36th FIPS-Mouche World Fly Fishing Championship

Sector I EAGLE RIVER upper

Eagle River (Edwards-Wolcott) 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. It is most famous for the prolific Caddis hatches that come off in the spring and early summer. The Eagle is noted for its excellent dry fly fishing for wild brown and rainbow trout.  Thank you to Vail Rod & Gun Club for access to this private water.

Sector II EAGLE RIVER lower

Eagle River – Gypsum Ponds area
At Gypsum there is a state recreation area called Gypsum Ponds, which has a few miles of access. The river begins to slow and meander below Gypsum to its meeting with the Colorado. This area can be tough to wade because of the silt bottom but offers extraordinary dry fly fishing in the summer and fall.

 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. 

Practice sessions held on the Karl Berger Coyote Ranch near Dotsero.

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. Non-motorized boating and non-electrical camping offer the opportunity for quiet recreation at this gateway to the White River National Forest and the Holy Cross Wilderness.

Sector V  BLUE RIVER

Blue River is the perfect setting of big rock structure and moving waters river venue. It rises in southern Summit County, on the western side of the continental divide in the Ten Mile Range, near Quandary Peak. It flows north past Breckenridge, then through the Dillon Reservoir near Dillon.  

  The loch style practice venue will be Dillon Reservoir at the Town of Frisco in Frisco Bay Marina using drift boats. Teams will be transported to the Town of Frisco and board drift boats at Frisco Bay Marina to practice fish.  Anglers will work to determine the best flies, rods, lines, and techniques to use for high alpine lake fishing.  There will be 4 sessions of practice fishing to provide like morning and late afternoon conditions. 

 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 

and Awards Ceremony

The 2016 Conservation Symposium will provide a special day time screening of Patagonia’s Dam Nation film. Speakers from  Colorado Parks and Wildlife,  Colorado Trout Unlimited, Eagle River Watershed Council.

The Vail Marriot hosted the Opening Gala, Birds of Prey presentation, Derek DeYoung Art Show, and Closing Dinner Gala.

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

A night on the town at Bol Vail was a red carpet event for all attendees. Culinary treats, bowling, photo moments, libations, and camaraderie made an evening to remember.

Nova Guides provided the venue for our wellness event 'Soldier's Day'.  Guests from Colorado and Wyoming fished the day with top pros 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.