Denver, CO
Pat Dorsey is one of Colorado fly fishing's most respected and recognized names — an author, guide, and passionate advocate for the tailwater trout fisheries of the Front Range and beyond. His Denver-based guide service specializes in the South Platte River system, particularly the technical tailwater sections at Deckers, Cheesman Canyon, and Eleven Mile Canyon — some of the most demanding and rewarding trout fishing in the American West, where large, selectively feeding fish require precision midge and BWO presentations on fine tippet. Dorsey's precision patterns, developed through decades of South Platte experience, have become essential tools for anyone fishing Colorado's demanding tailwaters. Beyond the South Platte, coverage extends to the Blue River below Dillon Reservoir and the upper Colorado River system.
Guided trips with Pat Dorsey's operation deliver the kind of focused expertise that comes from one of Colorado's true fly fishing scholars — a guide whose pattern development, fish behavior knowledge, and presentation precision are genuinely at the top level. Custom fly selection tailored to the specific tailwater being fished is a hallmark of the experience, with Dorsey-developed patterns that have been proven on the South Platte's most educated fish over many seasons. Detailed fishing reports from the operation reflect real current conditions rather than generic information. Instruction is available for anglers who want to significantly advance their midge fishing and BWO presentation skills — skills that transfer directly to demanding tailwater situations anywhere in the Rocky Mountain West. Gear from Sage, Simms, and Rio provides the technical foundation.
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Brook Trout
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brook Trout
