About Kirk's Flyshop
Kirk's Flyshop is Estes Park's premier family-owned fly fishing shop and adventure outfitter, located on East Elkhorn Avenue in the heart of downtown. With over 20 years of guiding experience in the Estes Valley and Rocky Mountain National Park, the shop has earned a reputation as the go-to resource for anglers looking to fish the Big Thompson River, Fall River, and the park's backcountry streams and alpine lakes.
Guided fly fishing trips range from half-day wade trips on public water to exclusive full-day outings on private ranch water where pressure is low and fish are plentiful. Beyond fishing, Kirk's has expanded into a full adventure company offering guided hikes, backcountry backpacking trips, Longs Peak summit attempts, llama trekking expeditions, and winter snowshoe tours. The retail shop stocks a carefully curated selection of flies, rods, reels, waders, and accessories from brands like Simms, Sage, and Redington, plus Colorado fishing licenses.
What makes Kirk's stand out is the depth of local knowledge their guides bring to every trip. Staff know which streams are fishing best on any given week, which hatches are coming off, and which backcountry trails offer the best combination of scenery and solitude. The shop also runs a popular kids' fishing programme that introduces young anglers to the sport in a patient, encouraging environment. For anyone visiting Estes Park who wants to fish — from complete beginners to experienced fly casters — Kirk's is the first stop.
