NoCo Fishing Outfitters – Boat

Explore the beautiful lakes of Northern Colorado with Northern Colorado (NoCo) Fishing Outfitters! Captain Jed Thompson is a local who has been fishing in the area for over 40+ years. You can find him fishing anywhere around Fort Collins year-round, even when the lakes are frozen! The outdoor world is his lifelong passion, as he’s not only an avid angler and a guide but also an aquatic biologist.

Capt. Jed offers different types of guided fishing trips through the year. You can fish from the boat in the spring, summer & fall. Then fish on a frozen lake during winter. Check out his profile and find what suits you best.

Boat trips are great fishing fun, so come aboard his 19’ Lund boat. She’s equipped with a full compliment of comfortable seats, quality rods & reels, Minkotta trolling motor, chart plotter, and a quality sonar. The boat accommodates up to 4 guests.

You’ll be fishing on Boyd Lake at Boyd Lake State Park in Loveland Colorado. Depending on season and which technique you want to try out, you could be trolling, casting, or jigging. Your main targets for the day could be Rainbow Trout, Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, White Bass, and Walleye.

The captain will provide you with rods, reels, lures, and live bait. You’ll need to purchase your fishing license and bring your food and drinks for the day.

NoCo Fishing recommends an afternoon PM trips in April and morning AM trips June - September. May, October, & November both morning AM & afternoon PM trips are recommended.

Join Northern Colorado Fishing Outfitters on your next Colorado adventure!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 14 - Nov 30
    US $350
    Enjoy a fun day on the water fishing for Trout, Bass, Walleye, and other fish species. Fishing consists of casting, jigging, and trolling. Bring your food and drinks for the day and don't forget to purchase your fishing license.
  • Private trip
    Half Day Trip PM
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 14 - Nov 30
    US $350
    Enjoy a fun day on the water fishing for Trout, Bass, Walleye, and other fish species. Fishing consists of casting, jigging, and trolling. Bring your food and drinks for the day and don't forget to purchase your fishing license.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 14 - Nov 30
    US $425
    Enjoy a fun day on the water fishing for Trout, Bass, Walleye, and other fish species. Fishing consists of casting, jigging, and trolling. Bring your food and drinks for the day and don't forget to purchase your fishing license.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip PM
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 14 - Nov 30
    US $425
    Enjoy a fun day on the water fishing for Trout, Bass, Walleye, and other fish species. Fishing consists of casting, jigging, and trolling. Bring your food and drinks for the day and don't forget to purchase your fishing license.
  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 14 - Nov 30
    US $500
    The captain will provide your fishing equipment, lures, and live bait. Your main targets will be Trout, Bass, Walleye, and more. Don't forget your fishing license.
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FAQs about NoCo Fishing Outfitters – Boat

NoCo Fishing Outfitters – Boat offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $350 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip PM (4 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $425 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day Trip PM (6 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with NoCo Fishing Outfitters – Boat, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor

Trips booked with NoCo Fishing Outfitters – Boat include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Rods St Croix, reels Pflueger president )
  • Live Bait
  • Lures

NoCo Fishing Outfitters – Boat offers the following type of fishing:
  • Lake Fishing (Boyd Lake)

NoCo Fishing Outfitters – Boat offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging

Top targeted fish species with NoCo Fishing Outfitters – Boat include:
  • Bass (Largemouth)
  • Bass (Smallmouth)
  • Bass (White)
  • Catfish
  • Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
  • Walleye

Meet the Charter Operator

Jed Thompson: Owner/Guide - Northern Colorado Fishing Outfitters
Loveland, Colorado, United States
3 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
16 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2019
I love fishing! I have been fishing Colorado's lakes and rivers for over 35 years. I spent 13 years as an assistant fisheries biologist and researcher for a state wildlife agency. I have a Bachelors of Science in Fisheries Biology from Colorado State University and a Masters of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences from the University of Florida. I want to share my passion and knowledge of fishing with others who visit Colorado. It would be my pleasure to take you, your family, and your friends fishing on a Northern Colorado pond, river, or lake.
Our Team
Jed T.
Captain

About this listing

Targeted species

Bass (Largemouth) Largemouth Bass
Bass (Smallmouth) Smallmouth Bass
Bass (White) White Bass
Catfish Catfish

Boat specs

Lund (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 1998. Powered by a 135HP Mariner engine.

Length
19 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Lake Fishing
Boyd Lake

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Rods St Croix, reels Pflueger president
Live Bait
Lures

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
At least 5 years old; life vests provided
No Smoking
No Alcohol
You Keep Catch
Selective Harvest
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
88%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Haley M.
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Fishing with Jed

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 26, 2023
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Unforgettable Father/Son Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 29, 2023
Jed took my father and I on a morning fishing trip. He is one of the most down to earth friendliest guys I’ve met. Very easy...
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Keith R.
Thornton, Colorado
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VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on September 23, 2023
I would not have expected to be put on fish immediately. Jeb was awesome. We’ll definitely be scheduling another trip with...
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Jerry B.
Heath, TX
Excellent
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1/2 day with Jed

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip PM on August 5, 2023
We had an amazing experience with a Jed. He was super friendly and very knowledgeable. We asked tons of questions as we are...
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Marcia E.
Gladewater, TX
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Lake Boyd

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 26, 2023
Absolutely wonderful experience from beginning to end.  Jed was professional, knowledgeable and above all friendly. We will...
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