Frequently Asked Questions
Some of these statements may resemble policy statements and as such we reserve the right to change our position at any time without notice.
- How many other people will be fishing the property?
- Boxwood-If your group is 8 or more anglers only your group will be allowed to fish the property. If your group is less than 8 anglers we may add other anglers. They will have their own guide and share the property independent of your group
- Can I bring my kids/wife?
- Yes-but they would be charged the access fee. There are safety/supervision considerations too.
- Can I bring my dog?
- No
- Do I need a fishing license?
- Yes
- Do I need a guide-I am an expert angler?
- Yes - See our list of authorized outfitters and guides.
- What happens if I have to cancel my trip?
- You can cancel for any reason. If we can rebook your date, you will not be charged for the day. (Check with your outfitter)
- What about bad weather or poor river conditions?
- If the schools are closed in our area or Metro Denver, due to weather, then we will not expect you to be here.
If for some reason, the river is real muddy when you get here i.e. chocolate water with visibility less than 12 inches and you do not want to fish, you will get a refund or full credit. Same with ice over.
If something happens after you start fishing then you must look to God for help.
(Check with your outfitter)
- Bathrooms?
- Boxwood has indoor plumbing and other amenities in the clubhouse.
Long Meadow has a Porta-pottie that is professionally maintained.
- Do you provide lodging?
- No. See our web-site list for lodging in our vicinity.
- How long can I fish?
- That is up to you and your guide to decide but I usually say "until you cry uncle" from fighting huge fish. Ask your outfitter but plan on leaving no later than 7:00pm.
- How many fish can I take home?
- None. Strictly catch and release barbless fly-fishing.
- What if a fish dies while I am trying to revive it?
- There are plastic bags in the clubhouse. Please put the fish in the bag and then put it in the freezer. I will take care of it later. You will not be charged for the fish. If at Long Meadow your guide will handle the situation by putting the fish on ice and then dropping it off at Boxwood at the end of your day. Do not keep any fish!
- Are the fish some how fenced in?
- No. They are free to roam the entire drainage, and they do, but they spend most of their time at Boxwood/Long Meadow.
- Why are the fish so big especially at Boxwood?
- We take great care of them, especially in the winter.
- Other than the price, what are the main differences between Boxwood and Long Meadow?
- Long Meadow has more water---approximately 2 miles vs 1 mile at Boxwood.
- Boxwood has a greater percentage of really huge fish. 22 inch and larger.
- Boxwood has a clubhouse and other amenities---comfort in poor weather.
- Long Meadow may have slightly better dry fly action.