14th FIPS Mouche World Youth Fly Fishing Championship

 Sector I EAGLE RIVER upper 

The Eagle River is an excellent freestone river with prolific hatches. It flows from high above Camp Hale south of Redcliff to its confluence with the Colorado River in Dotsero. Thank you to James Jouflis, Vail Rod & Gun Club, Lazy J Ranch, and Minturn Anglers for access to this private water. 

Sector II EAGLE RIVER lower

 The Eagle River will provide a second championship venue down river from Sector I.  A river so good it must be fished twice!  Thank you to James Jouflis, Vail Rod & Gun Club, Lazy J Ranch, and Minturn Anglers for access to this private water. 

 Sector III COLORADO RIVER

Colorado River hosted at the Colorado River Ranch is a classic wide open river venue. The Upper Colorado below Gore Canyon meanders through the spectacular Canyon Country offering not only outstanding fishing, but also an unforgettable setting. The only thing that rivals the beauty of these canyons are the trout you will encounter. 

Sector IV SYLVAN LAKE

Sylvan Lake State Park is a high alpine mountain loch style venue. Sylvan provides serenity in an alpine park perfect for daydreaming. 

Sector V  DILLON RESERVOIR

Dillon Reservoir is an excellent big water loch style venue. Staging will be in the Town of Frisco at Frisco Bay Marina. Frisco Bay Marina is a certified clean marina located on the shores of scenic Dillon Reservoir in the heart of Summit County, Colorado.  

Colorado River – Coyote Ranch near Dotsero  Practice sessions held on the Karl Berger Coyote Ranch near Dotsero. The coyote Ranch is also a favorite destination for our Soldier's Programs.

 The Evergreen Lodge is the host hotel and headquarters for the championship

The Evergreen Lodge is where the event headquarters, competitor lodging, meals, transportation staging, team registration, captain’s meetings, beat draw, and posting of scores will occur.  This will be a great place to meet and mingle with the international teams and to enjoy the festive atmosphere 

Conservation Symposium 

The 2015 World Youth Fly Fishing Championship will provide a Conservation Symposium on the topics of watershed conservation, invasive species, and fishery management. The location will be historic Camp Hale where the 10th Mountain Division trained for World War II.

The Vail Mountian hosted the Opening Gala, Birds of Prey presentation,  Awards Ceremony, and Closing Dinner Gala.

Exceptional food, outstanding meeting spaces, top notch staff, and professional staging made these championship components polished and memorable.

The teams were treated to a western evening at the Beaver Creek Rodeo. A full line up of classic rodeo events – Bareback & Saddle Bronc Riding, Team Roping, Barrel Racing and of course, Bull Riding! Get in on the rodeo action by signing up for the Calf Scramble, Mutton Bustin’ and Burro Racing. 

Nova Guides provided the venue for our wellness event 'Soldier's Day'.  Guests from Colorado and Wyoming fished the day with top youth anglers from around the world to increase their skills and make new friends.

 Eagle County Transportation provided all staging transfers and travel for the championship. the buses were comfortable and on time for every leg of the event.