Full-Day Float Trips
A full day in the drift boat on the Arkansas River — Gold Medal water, two anglers per boat, streamside lunch, and miles of fishing you can't reach on foot. From $525.
Floats fill up fast in caddis season.
Ask our 24/7 booking assistant about open dates — or reserve yours now.
Everything for a day on the oars
You bring a license and a hat. We bring the boat, the gear, the flies, and the local knowledge.
The Drift Boat & Guide
A comfortable drift boat with a seasoned oarsman who knows every run on the Arkansas. Two anglers fish all day while the guide positions the boat over the best water.
All Rods, Reels & Flies
Premium rods rigged for the day's hatch, plus every fly and bit of terminal tackle you'll need. Bring your own rod if you prefer.
Streamside Lunch
A proper lunch on a gravel bar mid-float — one of the best parts of the day. Tell us about dietary needs when you book.
Miles of Water
A float covers far more river than you could ever wade, including banks and runs that rarely see a fly. That access is where the big fish live.
Shuttle Logistics
We handle the put-in, take-out, and vehicle shuttle so you never think about logistics. Just show up and fish.
24/7 Booking
Ask our booking assistant about open float dates, water conditions, and rates any time — it answers instantly, day or night.
The Arkansas is best seen from a boat.
The Arkansas River is one of the longest stretches of Gold Medal water in the country — and the way to fish it is from a drift boat. A float lets you cover miles in a day, drifting flies over fresh, untouched runs and reaching banks no wade angler will ever stand on.
With a guide on the oars holding the perfect line and two anglers fishing constantly from the bow and stern, you stay on productive water all day. It's the most relaxed, most productive day of fishing most of our clients have ever had.
- ✓ Two anglers per boat — both fish all day
- ✓ Cover miles of Gold Medal water
- ✓ Beginner-friendly — the guide does the rowing
- ✓ Legendary spring caddis dry-fly fishing
A day on the Arkansas
Gold Medal water · two anglers per boat · streamside lunch
Your float day, start to finish
Book it, meet the boat, fish all day.
Reserve your float
Request dates online or through the booking assistant. A coordinator confirms availability and sends a license link, meeting point, and packing list.
Meet at the put-in
We meet you riverside, get you rigged for the day's conditions, and load up. Your guide covers the plan and the safety basics before you push off.
Fish & float
Drift miles of Gold Medal water with the guide on the oars, both anglers casting to fresh runs. Streamside lunch on a gravel bar mid-day.
Take out & plan the next
We handle the take-out and shuttle. Most clients are already asking about next year's float by the time we reach the truck.
Float trip FAQ
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Book your Arkansas River float.
Two anglers, a guide on the oars, miles of Gold Medal water, and lunch on the river. Reserve online or ask the booking assistant about open dates.
All gear, flies & streamside lunch included · Licensed Colorado guide service #OUT-3041