Our Private Waters
Straightline Sports is proud to offer our guests the best fly fishing experience possible! We have exclusive access to the best private fly fishing poperties in and around Steamboat Springs, as well as several miles of public access. Many of our properties are open during all four seasons, making it possible to fish for world-class trout year round!
Beaver Valley Ranch
East Fork/ Williams Fork | 75 Minutes Drive Time
Best described as a mountain stream that flows through a riparian zone with a diverse array of pine trees, cottonwoods, willows and aspens. Four miles of pocket waters and cut bank pools make this narrow river valley a haven for native Colorado River Cutthroat Trout.
Knott Ranch
Trout Creek | 35 Minutes Drive Time
This is our own section of Trout Creek, located at the headwaters of the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. Beautiful four mile section of meandering clear water with undercut banks and beaver ponds.
Ladder Ranch
Little Snake River | 75 Minutes Drive Time
Located on the Colorado and Wyoming boarders, this expansive stretch of water was home to the fur trader Jeremiah Johnson. The beautiful drive is well worth the full day trip.
Yampa River Ranch
Yampa River | 15 Minutes Drive Time
West of Steamboat and downstream of the Elk River this 2 mile section provides easy access to deep holes and long riffles.
Chimney Creek Ranch
Chimney Creek | 45 Minutes Drive Time
This small meandering creek has excellent views of the Flat Tops Wilderness and is fun for anglers of all experience levels.
Kuntz Ranch
Yampa River | 15 Minutes Drive Time
Located in the Pleasant Valley area, south of Steamboat, the river is lined with cottonwoods, willows and alders for nearly a mile. This section of river is fishable year-round.
Whispering Willows Ranch
Yampa River | 10 Minutes Drive Time
Anglers at the Whispering Willows Ranch catch trout that average an impressive 18 to 22 inches in length, making this ranch a must for the fisherman looking for BIG fish!