Finesse Angler (Denver) Bass/Trout
Finesse Angler (Denver) Bass/Trout
The Finesse Angler Guide Service is Colorado's #1 Bass fishing guide service!!! With guide and tournament fisherman Shawn Rogers at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide with over 30 years of experience in California and now Colorado. Shawn is an active member of Denver Bassmasters with several tournament wins and 2 'Angler of the year' trophies! Shawn has also caught countless Bass over 10lbs during his residency in California including an 18lb fish in 2007!!!! This is the experience you'll get here in Colorado!!!
These waters are known for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. On the day of your trip, you're likely to spin fish using light tackle.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!
Your fishing machine for the day is a 21' Legend Bass boat with a capacity for 5 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.
You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.
Some essentials to bring are sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles as per park rules.
I have been guiding for 30 years and i can provide TONS of references dating back to California in the 90's when i first started.
******* please note I am 100% Catch and Release on all Bass!!!
Now, it's time to hit the water with The Finesse Angler Guide Service!
The Finesse Angler Guide Service is Colorado's #1 Bass fishing guide service!!! With guide and tournament fisherman Shawn Rogers at the helm, you'll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide with over 30 years of experience in California and now Colorado. Shawn is an active member of Denver Bassmasters with several tournament wins and 2 'Angler of the year' trophies! Shawn has also caught countless Bass over 10lbs during his residency in California including an 18lb fish in 2007!!!! This is the experience you'll get here in Colorado!!!
These waters are known for Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, and more – with any luck, you'll have tight lines in no time. On the day of your trip, you're likely to spin fish using light tackle.
Planning a family adventure? Kids are absolutely welcome! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. And, you can't go wrong with snacks so that nobody gets grumpy on an empty stomach!
Your fishing machine for the day is a 21' Legend Bass boat with a capacity for 5 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures.
You will need to purchase a local fishing license before the trip. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain.
Some essentials to bring are sunscreen (non-spray), a hat, bottled water, and sunglasses. If you'd like to bring other drinks, just ask. Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles as per park rules.
I have been guiding for 30 years and i can provide TONS of references dating back to California in the 90's when i first started.
******* please note I am 100% Catch and Release on all Bass!!!
Now, it's time to hit the water with The Finesse Angler Guide Service!
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Captain Shawn recommended Chatfield Reservior for Small mouth Bass or Trout. His familiarity with the reservior and the fact it was approx. 7 ft. belw normal played a huge roll in our options. Captain Shawn had been tracking an ara of trout so we headed there for the next 4 hours . Shawn set me up and over the next few hours I caught over 15 trout averaging 18" to 22" and all Rainbows. Thanks Captain Shawn for giving me an amazing opportunity on the water. Worth every penny spent. Truly appreciate all you've done.
thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review I had such a great time with you Ralph I'd love to do it again when you're in town!!! 
We had a great day fishing. The kids had a great time and our son who really likes fishing loved it. The weather conditions with the wind would have been impossible for us to even try fishing so we really appreciated the expertise and help. There were a lot of technical things we wouldn't have known anything about and the behaviors of the fish in order to be successful in fishing today. The experience made it way more relaxing and enjoyable for us as parents. Our teenager didn't want much to do with it but she did bring in a couple of fish so it was flexible which was also great. I would recommend this for all skill levels and all ages of kids.
thank you so much!!!! I had a great time fishing with you and your family!!! I really appreciate you booking me. 
We showed up about 45 minutes late, but the captain was super understanding and didn’t make it an issue at all, which we really appreciated. It was me, two friends, and their two kids, and he made the whole experience easy and enjoyable for everyone. Within the first hour, we already hit our limit. We even released some of the smaller ones and kept fishing just for fun. Biggest trout we caught was around 17–18 inches. Average size was about 14 inches. Captain was friendly, patient, and made sure we all had a great time—especially the kids. Overall, a really fun trip and definitely worth it. Would book again.
thank you so much!!!! I had a great time with you guys today!!! 😃
Captain Shawn was fantastic. We caught number of trout in a variety of sizes on ultralight gear. As a fisherman from the Midwest I enjoyed the challenge of learning new styles of fishing. Trout are finicky and can be fragile. Captain Shawn found a great balance in putting us on fish, figuring out what they were hitting on and how deep all while respecting the natural resource. Great job and i will rebook his services when I’m back in Denver! Next time it’s a Bass trip!
Thank you Lazaro for taking time to leave a review!!! I had a great time with you yesterday and would definitely love to do it again!!!
We had a great day with Shawn. He was patient, explained everything and adjusted the day to fit what fish my son wanted to catch (bass, trout, etc). He communicated throughout the entire process from booking through the day of explaining exactly where to meet. Highly recommend Shawn.
thank you so much!!!!!
FAQs about Finesse Angler (Denver) Bass/Trout
- US $375 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - Rainbow Trout Shore Fishing AM (4 hours)
- US $375 per group, additional US $25 per person after 1 guest - Rainbow Trout Shore Fishing PM (4 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 4hr. AM Boat Trip (4 hours)
- US $400 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 4hr. PM Boat Trip (4 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 6 Hour Boat Trip (6 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - Rainbow Trout Shore Fishin Full Day (8 hours)
- US $525 per group, additional US $50 per person after 1 guest - 8 Hour Boat Trip (8 hours)
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Rods, reels & tackle (High end Shimano and G-Loomis rods and reels)
- Lures
- River fishing (Shore fishing only)
- Lake fishing (Aurora and Chatfield Reservoir )
- Light tackle
- Spinning
- Bass (Largemouth)
- Bass (Smallmouth)
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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With over 30 years of experience fishing for trophy bass in Colorado and California I will show you how and why finesse fishing dominates in the west. My service is versatile, I specialize in guided fishing trips in Denver, Colorado for Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass, and dont be shocked if we catch them all in the same day! I cater to all skill levels, from the first time angler to the experienced tournament fisherman. In addition to great fishing, you'll get valuable on the water instruction using the latest and greatest G-Loomis and Shimano gear. I am only 30 minutes from both downtown Denver and Colorado Springs, and 90 minutes from most popular mountain resorts such as Vail and Estes Park Colorado. Please give me a call today and find out why I am Colorado's premier bass fishing guide service!!
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
With over 30 years of experience fishing for trophy bass in Colorado and California I will show you how and why finesse fishing dominates in the west. My service is versatile, I specialize in guided fishing trips in Denver, Colorado for Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Largemouth Bass, and dont be shocked if we catch them all in the same day! I cater to all skill levels, from the first time angler to the experienced tournament fisherman. In addition to great fishing, you'll get valuable on the water instruction using the latest and greatest G-Loomis and Shimano gear. I am only 30 minutes from both downtown Denver and Colorado Springs, and 90 minutes from most popular mountain resorts such as Vail and Estes Park Colorado. Please give me a call today and find out why I am Colorado's premier bass fishing guide service!!
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