OUR GUIDES
Every guide on the team is an Orvis-trained instructor. Some have fished this water for the better part of a lifetime. Some found their way to the high country and never left. All of them spend their days off on the same rivers they guide, and all of them love sharing this place with people seeing it for the first time.
THE TEAM
Tim is the owner of Breckenridge Outfitters and guides when he can break away from the shop. Tim enjoys introducing folks to fly fishing and sharing any information he can with clients and fellow anglers alike. A day on the water with Tim is never anything short of a good time.
Bill moved to Summit County in 2001 to advance his passion for skiing, whitewater rafting and the great outdoors. It didn't take him long to relocate permanently 30 days after his first visit. Since then, he has skied most of Colorado, snowmobiled well over 12,000 miles in all the mountain states, and floated over 5,000 miles of rivers both as a whitewater guide and for fishing. Fly fishing has opened a whole new way of exploring new places for Bill and he enjoys teaching any angler of any skill level.
Chip was named Orvis freshwater guide of the year for 2019. He is a wonderful guide and knows most rivers like the back of his hand. He spent numerous years in the Arkansas valley as a raft guide, so his knowledge of reading water is tough to beat. Chip is a great guide for young novices all the way up to skilled anglers alike.
Chris is an avid angler and challenges himself to catch a fish everyday during the Spring, Summer, and Fall. Chris works in the shop and guides as well. He has a wealth of knowledge about local waters and gear. Chris is a wonderful teacher for all ages and experience levels of angling.
Dan is a proud Midwesterner. Having lived in St. Louis, Milwaukee and Minneapolis prior to landing in Breckenridge, he has had great experiences as a multi-species angler, enjoying the unique challenge each environment presents. Dan started fly fishing as a ten-year-old on the Roaring Fork River in the heart of Aspen. His passion and enthusiasm has only increased over the years. When Dan is not on the water, you will find him exploring all things outdoors.
Darin has been in the county for a long time and he lives to fish. Regardless of if the fish are being cooperative or not Darin always finds a way to put fish on your line.
Elijah grew up in the Southern Appalachian mountains of North Carolina and spent his youth chasing trout in the Nantahala and Pisgah National Forest. After spending four years as a competitive angler, Elijah became a fly fishing guide. Motivating passion for the sport of fly fishing and the conservation of public lands and waterways are Elijah's favorite hobbies.
Hans is from Upstate New York, and has spent the last 7 years fishing all around Colorado. One of our most versatile employees, he enjoys working in the fly shop and guiding. He loves tying flies, and has a few custom patterns available at the fly shop. When he's not fishing you can find him snowboarding or backpacking.
Jackson began working in the fly shop in high school during the summers. Born and raised here in beautiful Breckenridge Colorado. Developing a passion for fly fishing at a very young age he has been hungry for knowledge. He's very upbeat, and an easy going guy and is able to draw on a plethora of skills so that clients are able to learn and improve their fishing. His Colorado native knowledge of the local waters and accesses allow him to produce a wonderful day on the water for his clients.
Jin has been fishing for a long time and has the skill set and personality to guarantee a memorable day. Any day on the water with Jin is sure to be a fun and informative experience.
Keith is known for his infectious personality, entertaining stories, and ability to get all ages, genders, and personalities onto fish.
LD was raised in NJ and moved to Colorado in 2004 to pursue a degree in Outdoor Education. He has been in the outdoor industry since moving to the area and is an incredible guide to enjoy a day on the water with. LD is not only a fly fishing guide extraordinaire, but loves whitewater rafting, biking, live music, and all things Colorado has to offer.
Matt hails from Georgia, but calls Summit County home and has for quite some time. Matt enjoys educating his clients on the art of fly fishing and showing everyone a good time. He is patient, funny, and will be sure to work his magic for all clients to produce fish. Always smiling, he will brighten anyone's day with his outlook on life and fly fishing.
Growing up in Alabama, Nic found the passion for fishing at a really young age. Whether it was catching catfish out of a pond or bass fishing at the lake, that same passion grew into fly fishing for trout as he moved to the mountains of Breckenridge over a decade ago. Having been in the outdoor education world for so long, sharing his enjoyment for fly fishing with others was an easy decision.
Nick has a knack for getting people on fish. He is an expert fly tyer and an incredible educator. He has the patience to teach new anglers and the experience to further techniques and education for the well rounded world class angler. A day on the water with Nick is nothing short of an incredible experience.
As a life-long fly fisherman, experienced whitewater guide, and professional ski instructor Pete combines his talents to share his love of Colorado's rivers with you. Whether walking/wading, or floating the Colorado in his custom drift boat, Beluga connects his guests to the history, beauty and splendor of our mountain playground.
Growing up in Connecticut and having lived in Breckenridge for the past decade, Soren has an undeniable love for the outdoors and all things Colorado. His background as a snowboard instructor has made him a wonderful teacher for all ages and abilities, and translates to his passion for fly fishing. His understanding of where the fish are, what they are eating, and knowledge of Colorado history ensures a fun filled day on the water.
Born in New Jersey and raised in Southern California, he spent all of his free time fly fishing in the Southern and Eastern Sierra. He moved to Colorado in 2006. He can be found chasing trout all Summer and powder stashes all Winter. He enjoys every minute with fly anglers of all experience levels and never tires of the beaming smile on the face of clients.
Tyler grew up fly fishing in the Adirondack Mountains of New York. An avid all around outdoorsman, he moved to Colorado in 2022 after graduating from Cornell University to pursue a guiding career in hunting and fishing. His enthusiasm for catching fish and education combines to make for a great day on the water no matter the conditions.
Tyler is a Colorado native and has spent years fishing the rivers and high-country waters around Breckenridge, learning the nuances of local fisheries through changing seasons. He brings a calm, patient approach to every trip and enjoys helping anglers of all levels get on fish, build confidence, and make the most of their time on the water.
Born and raised in the NW, Vance has been a lover of all things outdoors his whole life. Moving to Summit County in the mid 90's, he is a wealth of knowledge of our waters to get you on to fish. Vance is an incredible all around guide and if you are interested in two hand set ups or education, this is your guy! If Vance isn't on the water, you might see him ripping around on all the dirt bike trails our mountain area has to offer.
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