Crystal Fly Shop is a small, locally owned shop in a world of fly fishing that is becoming increasingly more consolidated.  The Denver area has had a dramatic drop in the number of fly shops (from 20 to 6!) since the big box megastores moved in, and this valley is not immune to corporate owned specialty sports stores or even offshore owned shops.  We worked--not bought--our way into the business.  We're big enough to have almost anything you need, but small enough to treat you like the individual that you are.  Our guides are professional and experienced, and know what's going on with our local rivers and hatches.

Our clients are from all different backgrounds and skill levels--beginner to expert.  We're happy to accommodate special requests, and strive to exceed your expectations and give you the best time possible.  Most of our trips start from our Carbondale Fly Shop, but we can meet you at the river to maximize time, or we can arrange to pick you up if you lack transportation.

We enjoy a world of fishing that is down to earth and free from attitude.  We are generous with our knowledge, and our main goal (along with helping people catch a bunch of fish) is to cultivate relationships with each of our customers and clients.  We're thankful for the friendships we have developed with many returning customers.

We guide primarily on public waters, and have seen the effects of privatization of river access.  We are committed to fighting the "private club" mentality of certain outfitters in the Eagle River Valley that are aggressively buying riverfront property and closing it to the public, and strive to do as much as possible to preserve public fishing access.