Locations
Creede, Colorado
Durango, Colorado
Durango, Colorado
Guide Type
Freshwater Guide
About
Originally from Fort Collins, I developed a love for fishing at an early age. After graduating college with a degree in fisheries biology my passion became a career path. My love and knowledge of fish continue to grow as I get to spend everyday on the water studying fish still, but these days with a fly rod.
During the summer months (May-July) you can find me primarily in Creede, Colorado on the Rio grande pitching dry flys and streamers at banks for wild brown trout. After the flows drop out on the Rio grande I move back to Durango to guide on the
- Animas River: The heartbeat of Durango, the animas offers great year round fishing right through town with a long float window!
- San Juan River: Located in New Mexico, this legendary tail water offers year round floating and frequent shots at trophy trout.
- Mountain creeks: Get off the beaten path and catch native cutthroat and wild brookies. There are many creeks with fish from Durango to Silverton!
- Private Access: Fish less pressured water and see less people on private land!
Reach out to book a trip and let’s get fishy!
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Reviews for Owen Olson
I brought a friend down to do a float on the Rio in early Fall. Water was very low but Owen was able to put us on fish and was so patient with my friend who hadn't fished in years. He was a great coach for me as I wanted to throw streamers and don't do that so much. We had a better than e […]
2 votes
What a blast floating the upper section of the Juan for 2 Days with Owen. I was most impressed by how quickly he caught on to how we like to fish and he consistently put us into position for fish. There was never a hesitation to change up flies and allow us to experiment with our own secr […]
1 vote
Owen is a beast of a guide. Awesome laid back guy who is a great teacher and knows his fish. Brought my wife who is new to fly fishing on the trip and she had the best time learning the fish, fighting fish and enjoying the float. We both just had an awesome day on the water. 10/10 wo […]
1 vote
Spent 2 days with Owen on the San Juan in less than ideal conditions and crushed it. Water was dirty and we were advised fishing was not great but Owen made it happen. He knows the river, the fish, and the drift. His knowledge and skills made sure we were catching, not just fishing. Ende […]
1 vote
Owen is not only a tremendous guide but a great down to earth dude. Great times on the water. Highly recommend the Rio Grande Float trip with him. It is truly a special fishery within a spectacular setting. Love fishing it and this guide is AWESOME!
Owen is a great guide and drifting the Rio Grande River was a pleasure in itself!! Add the several beautiful trout we both landed; supports the reason we're heading back to the RIO with Owen in 2022! Owen knows the river well, ties his own flies (super cool) and has patience when we lose […]
Owen Olson took me to some really nice fish in the San Juan that loved Hoppers. Then we spent a great day on the Animas. Already booked him for this spring. Going to spend three days with the young gentleman who is a pleasure to fish with.
I had the opportunity to fish with Owen in 2021 on the Rio Grande river. A half day in a drift boat was fun and exciting. I caught plenty of fish, I was able to enjoy the river and surrounding area while he set my line with new flies. Owen knows the river and kept me safe and comfortable. […]
Owen is one fishy dude. Fishing on freestones has its highs and lows, but Owen kept the spirits up. It was my first time on a drift boat, He is one hell of a captain. Very knowledgeable with casting tips, I've never thrown a streamer but I learned the system. Will be booking in the future.