Williams Creek Angler
We do not sell Fishing licenses, It’s best to buy them online at Colorado parks and recreation website before you come.
We have the best selection of competition flies in Pagosa Springs, inspired by some of the best competition flyfishers in the U.S. and the world. Show us it’s your birthday and buy 12 flies and 6 for free.
Pagosa Rod and Tackle is now offering custom Cork grips buy Artist and Fly Fisher Tim Johnson. If you were thinking of getting a rod, truly customize it with your favorite trout or anything you would like!!
The new Rods by Pagosa Rod and Tackle with the CTS Affinity X 10′ 3 wt blanks out of New Zealand are sold out!!, so if you were thinking about getting one of these fantastic rods we are now taking orders!!! As well as the new 7’6 4wt Bamboo Rod with 2 tips!!
Fly Fishing in Pagosa Springs Colorado.
The Pagosa Springs area has some of the best fly fishing in Southern Colorado for every level of fly fisherman from high mountain lakes, small mountain streams to the headwaters of the San Juan. From the beginner to the experienced fisherman you can always find your niche on our area waters. There are many opportunities to catch Brook Trout, Cutthroats, Browns and Rainbows in the area. Stop by and let us show you were to go with free maps and expert advice!
Fishing Reports and River Flows are updated Daily! So you always know what’s happening on your favorite river in the area! Or give us a call!
Our staff pride ourselves on providing the best knowledge, guidance, equipment and apparel to help you explore the finest fly fishing in the Southern Rocky Mountains. Our guides are professional, friendly and Knowledgeable.
We are proud volunteers with Project Healing Waters and have been giving our time to helping veterans experience our great sport of fly fishing for over 10 years. We also volunteer with Breckenridge Adaptive Sports.
Williams Creek Angler is a Specialty Fly Fishing Equipment Shop and Premier Guide Service. Located in Pagosa Springs, in the beautiful and secluded San Juan Mountains in Southwestern Colorado. Williams Creek Angler caters to every fly fisherman and woman with exceptional equipment and expert service and advice. We have over 25 years in the fly fishing business from destination travel around the world, Guide Service and Competition Fly Fishing. If you are wanting to experience the World Famous San Juan River in Northern New Mexico or other rivers in Northern New Mexico such as the Chama, to the small creeks and lakes in the Pagosa Springs area to Alaska for Silver and King Salmon , Brazil for Peacock Bass, Belize for Bonefish and Tarpon, Ireland for Salmon and Trout fishing, Bolivia for Giant River Golden Dorado, and many other destinations around the world chances are we have been there. If you are a seasoned angler wanting to hone your nymphing skills on Czech, Polish or Irish long line nymphing we are the shop for you, with our specialty flies,tippet,leaders,rods and reels designed for this style of fishing by some of the top anglers in the world. If your just starting out as a beginner let us get you into fly fishing and get you started catching fish!
We offer a Fishing Destination Travel service to some of the best lodges in the World! Chances are if you have a place in mind our staff has been there. We take care of everything from airline flights to the right gear you need. So come book a trip with us you won’t be disappointed!
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Summer Hours
7 Days a week 7:30 am – 4:00 pm, pm April – October
Winter Hours
8:30 am – 4:00 pm, November – March
Starting in April:
Free casting classes begin the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month: Free if you have a rod bring one or use on of ours at 11am meet at the shop.
Fly tying Classes 2nd Thursday of the month Cost is $20.00 all materials included all you need is a vise and tools. Call to reserve your spot.
Let's go Fishing!
Guided Trips
A full range of guiding services to the many amazing rivers in the Pagosa Springs Area.
Equipment
We offer some of the best Fly Fishing Gear at reasonable prices for every type of angler. Custom Rods from Pagosa Rod and Tackle, Umpqua, Loon, Frogg Toggs, Mystic Outdoors, Dri-Duck, Seaguar, Montana Fly, Soldarini, Hanak. If we don’t have it we can get it for you!
Fishing Report
We are the only shop in the area that updates our reports every day to offer the best information on the area rivers! If we don’t list a river that you want to fish give us a call, we can put you on the right track, We have contacts throughout the state!