Fish Lake Trout by boat on a quiet, fishing-only reservoir with a local guide
6 hours
Up to 4 people
Guide, gear, bait
Head out on Williams Fork Reservoir for a 6-hour private guided fishing trip focused on Lake Trout. Fish from a fully equipped 19-foot boat and learn vertical jigging techniques with gear and bait provided.
All anglers must have a valid Colorado fishing license.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 4 guests.
Cancel with 30 days' advance notice: refund your deposit. Cancel with 14 days' advance notice: no refund on deposit. If we cancel the trip, we'll refund your deposit.
Yes. Every angler must have a valid Colorado fishing license.
Fish with up to 3 anglers on the boat.
Target Lake Trout by vertically jigging from the boat. Your guide provides instruction, including if you are new to Lake Trout.
We'll meet at the east boat ramp of Williams Fork Reservoir at 6AM (7AM after Labor Day)
Fishing with Bernie operates with a solid team of guides who consistently deliver memorable days on the water. Dan, the primary guide mentioned across reviews, has built a reputation for knowing exactly where the fish are on Lake Granby and other local reservoirs. Multiple reviewers praise his professionalism, top-notch equipment, and ability to put even novice anglers onto trophy-sized lake trout. The operation employs several other guides including Nick, Randy, Tanner, Tyler, and Sam, all of whom receive glowing feedback for their knowledge, patience, and personable approach. Families particularly appreciate how the guides create excellent experiences for kids and beginners while still delivering results for experienced anglers. The fishing itself appears to be the real deal. Groups regularly report catching 30+ fish in a day, with several landing trophy-sized lake trout worthy of Master Angler status. Guides handle all the details, from providing quality gear to cleaning and filleting your catch at the end of the trip. Ice fishing trips are especially popular, with guides setting up heated shelters and moving groups around to maximize success. One negative review mentions a poor experience at a booth event, but this seems to be an isolated incident that doesn't reflect the actual on-the-water experience that draws repeat customers season after season.
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