Fish Grand Lake with a private guide and tailored plan
4-6 hours
Up to 4 people
Guide, gear & tackle, boat
Spend 4–6 hours fishing Grand Lake on a private charter with guide Sam Hochevar. Tailor the trip to your goals, from steady action to pursuing trophy lake trout.
All anglers must have a valid Colorado fishing license.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 4 guests.
Cancel 30+ days in advance for a deposit refund. Cancel with 14 days' advance notice; no refund on deposit. If the operator cancels, your deposit will be refunded.
Yes. Each angler must have a valid Colorado fishing license.
Your trip includes guide services, fishing gear and tackle, a boat with fuel, and life jackets and safety gear.
Yes. You can tailor the trip to your preferences, whether you want to focus on catching numbers of fish or spend the day targeting trophy lake trout. The guide provides instruction, local knowledge, and tips for all fishing levels and ages.
Grand Lake
Guides like Dan, Sam, Tyler, Nick, and Tanner consistently earn high praise for their knowledge, patience, and ability to put clients on fish. Whether targeting trophy lake trout or just looking to fill a cooler, reviewers note that the guides read the water well and aren't afraid to adjust tactics mid-trip when needed. Families with kids get a lot of attention here too, with multiple parents calling out how guides kept younger anglers engaged and reeling the whole day. The experience feels genuinely educational for beginners, with several first-timers mentioning they left with real techniques and a much better understanding of ice fishing. More seasoned anglers seem equally happy, often getting deep into gear and tactics conversations with their guide throughout the day. A few reviewers mentioned that fish weren't biting early but that their guide made the right calls to turn the day around, which says a lot about the team's expertise and flexibility. Repeat bookings are a recurring theme in the reviews, with multiple people already planning a return trip or noting they've fished with this crew several times. That kind of loyalty is usually a reliable indicator of consistent quality. If you're looking for a well-rounded fishing experience with guides who genuinely care about your time on the water, this outfit is worth the call.
Went ice fishing with Sam yesterday and couldn’t recommend anymore! Caught plenty of fish to bring home for dinner and learned all the techniques that I was curious about. Sam made the day extremely fun and I can’t wait to get back out there next time. He was patient with all our questions and was a great teacher and guide.
Arian Lecuona
February 28, 2026
Went ice fishing with Sam yesterday and couldn’t recommend anymore! Caught plenty of fish to bring home for dinner and learned all the techniques that I was curious about. Sam made the day extremely fun and I can’t wait to get back out there next time. He was patient with all our questions and was a great teacher and guide.
Arian Lecuona
February 28, 2026