ADVENTURE. NATURE. FISHING.
OPERATING SINCE 1955'
Lake City is home to this small-town, East Texas couple, escaping the summer heat for some mountain air and freshwater fishing. Lake City is truly a hidden gem! The Sportsman has been open and operating since 1955. It is rich in history and holds the original feel of old-time fly fishing with growing trends in the fly fishing industry. Come in and enjoy good company from our shop dog Gus and check us out! Oh, and sometimes we play hooky to fish, so leave a message, we'll get back to you.
FROM DENVER
The Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport (GUC) has daily flights all year on United Airlines.
About 265 miles Southwest of Denver via:
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US Hwy 285 S
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US-50 W
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CO 149 S
FROM MONTROSE
Airlines that service (MTJ):
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American Airlines
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JetBlue Airlines
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Southwest Airlines
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United Airlines
MEET THE CREW
Owners
Hey y'all! Peter and Mackenzie here all the way from TX!
Lake City has been Peter’s family vacation spot since the early 70’s. He spent his summers fly fishing with his Uncle Wynne and as soon as he picked up the rod he was hooked. From that time on he would fish any chance he got between serving in the US Marine Corps and dedicating more than a decade as the head guide of Beavers Bend Fly Shop, Hochatown, OK and The Sportsman Fly Shop, Lake City. Peter and Mackenzie were hitched in 2012 and from that time on she was along for the ride too. Mackenzie, while finishing her Bachelor’s degree, tended bar at the infamous Restless Spirits for a number of summers as well as numerous other summer gigs to pass the time until she could hit the river with her beau. We are SO excited to start this new adventure with everyone here in Lake City, CO.
Come by and see us!
Shop Dogs
Hey! My name is Bailey
I’m the store mascot and official greeter. I’m a 9 year old King Charles/ Cocker Spaniel and I’ve traveled across 3 states chasing trout with my humans. You can find me sniffing our customers, snacking, and sunbathing in the store windows. I take my responsibilities very seriously and guarantee to greet you every time, unless the snacking or sunbathing is too good. Outside of work, I enjoy rolling in snow, rolling in grass, fishing, and playing fetch or soccer.
Woof woof, Lake City 🐾