Golden River Sports

Golden River Sports Kayaking, Fly Fishing, SUP, Tubing, Gear, Guide Trips & Apparel Since 2004 we have been locally owned and operated. We live, eat, breathe and play on the rivers!

We are Golden's original fly fishing and water paddling shop located in historic downtown Golden. We are just blocks away from Golden's Whitewater “Playpark” Course and the “Golden Mile” fishing habitat on Clear Creek. Our staff are all fly fishing experts and water enthusiasts and take pride in helping you with all your equipment needs. We can help prepare you for your adventure whether you are off to some extraordinary destination or headed down the street to play.

On Sat, July 25th, we will be closed for business including tubing.  You can still go tubing on Clear Creek, but you can...
07/25/2026

On Sat, July 25th, we will be closed for business including tubing. You can still go tubing on Clear Creek, but you cannot rent nor buy tubes in the City of Golden including here at Golden River Sports. “City Council Ordinance 2182, 2240: Chapter 5.20 of the Golden City Municipal Code Section 5.20.040 (a)(2): There will be no access to the Clear Creek Corridor to outfitters, tube retailers and their customers by way of tube rentals or sales on July 25, 2026 to provide an offset for anticipated peak use associated with a special City event permit for Buffalo Bills Days.”

Golden River Sports will reopen for business, including tubing, on Sun, July 26th at 10am.

For your fishing information.   P.S.  no bag limits
06/28/2026

For your fishing information. P.S. no bag limits

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06/28/2026

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With a low flow year our trout are going to be under extreme stress especially in the later parts of the season, warm wa...
06/12/2026

With a low flow year our trout are going to be under extreme stress especially in the later parts of the season, warm water species like bass are much more resilient and very fun to target especially on top water
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This is a fascinating article.  Here's what's going on with our permit system for our rivers and wilderness.  So glad th...
06/06/2026

This is a fascinating article. Here's what's going on with our permit system for our rivers and wilderness. So glad they interviewed Sheri L Hughes and apparently we need to meet "Jack?" Shout-out to Sarah Beaver for sharing.

https://www.republic.land/wreck-dot-gov/?shem=rimspwouoe,

The government recreation website was supposed to make access to public lands more equitable and streamlined. Instead, it’s rife with bots and inequality, while a government contractor benefits.

The fish are active, swing by the shop to stay stocked up on all your bugs -----
05/28/2026

The fish are active, swing by the shop to stay stocked up on all your bugs
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With low water levels this year, alpine fisheries will be crucial so we can protect trout at lower elevations. We’ve got...
05/04/2026

With low water levels this year, alpine fisheries will be crucial so we can protect trout at lower elevations. We’ve got the flies and the tips to make your high elevation adventure successful. Pictured are some early season Goldens(Oncorhynchus aguabonita) and Rio Grande Cutthroats(Oncorhynchus clarkii virginalis).

Address

806 Washington Avenue
Golden, CO
80401

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+13032159386

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