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Video: Fishing in the Flat Tops with Budge’s Wilderness Lodge

In this video, Anglers All crewmembers Larkin, Jeff, and Delaney recount their adventure to the Flat Tops Wilderness, where they explored remote waters on horseback with Budge’s Wilderness Lodge. 

The Flat Tops Wilderness area drains the headwaters of the White River in northwest Colorado. It’s the state’s second-largest wilderness area, with about 370 square miles of wild country.

About 40 miles from the nearest paved road, tucked against the wilderness boundary and the upper White River, sits a little outpost that’s been operating in the Colorado backcountry since the late 1920s. Budge’s Wilderness Lodge is a home base for anglers to explore the 20-plus miles of roadless river canyon and surrounding alpine lakes on horseback.

Amid a colorful late-September backdrop, Larkin, Jeff and Delaney spent a few days exploring these remote waters. Check out the video as they tell about their experience.



As the New Year approaches, we’re looking forward to new adventures, including trips to the Flat Tops Wilderness. Click here for details on this Colorado destination. Or, click here to see more of our favorite travel destinations that we look forward to visiting each year. 

When you book any travel through Anglers All, it’s important to know that there are no additional costs, just first-class service. We handle all logistics. We provide information on flies, gear, rigging, luggage, casting and pre-trip preparation. To top it off, you’ll receive a 15% VIP discount on all purchases from the day of deposit until your day of departure.

To begin planning your adventure, call the Anglers All travel team at 303-794-1104 or send us an email at travel@anglersall.com. If you’re in the Denver area, visit us at the fly shop in Littleton to learn more.