About Us

Thomas Schneider proudly owns and operates Sunrise Anglers, LLC established in 2004. He has been Fly Fishing and Guiding for over 25 years. Partnering with The Orvis Company, Sunrise Anglers is dedicated to offering you the finest equipment in the industry and unsurpassed customer service. Orvis Endorsed Guides provide you with superior expertise and knowledge of both the waters you are fishing and the tactics and techniques necessary to put you into fish. Sunrise Anglers provides everything you need for a day or a week out on the water. No “Extra “ charges here, save private water. Our gourmet riverside meals separate us from the typical guided fare with several recipes requested season after season.

While Thomas has spent a good deal of his time in the inner-mountain west, he has been lucky enough to fish all over the world. Sunrise Anglers LLC was actually started in Alabama on the Coosa River. Thomas’ commute was a leisurely stroll down to the boathouse to drop the skiff into the water. There, he guided clients into stripers, largemouth, and the famed Coosa spotted bass. After two years, the pull of Colorado was just too great. Coming home, Sunrise Anglers has established itself as one of Colorado’s premier guide services. Now with combined forces of The Orvis Company, the sky is the limit. Thomas’ travels and experiences reinforce the fact that; while there are a lot of places you can go to fish, there is no better place then Colorado. The state offers exceptional waters on the Front Range that service the Denver/Boulder area, including South and Middle Boulder Creeks located in the heart of Boulder, Clear Creek to the south, and the more than 450 miles of rivers and streams located in the Rocky Mountain National Park, just north of Boulder. The South Platte River and South Park leases, farther southwest, allow you to go after exceptionally large fish without fishing at a man made trout farm. Sunrise Anglers also holds coveted permits to fish on the Blue, Colorado, Roaring Fork, and Williams Fork rivers, west of the Continental Divide. All these leases and permits give you the options you need to be on the right water at the right time. Sunrise Anglers is so excited to offer float trips with overnights and multi-day packages tailored for you. Of course, for an additional rod fee, exclusive private water may also be booked.

Sunrise Anglers can accommodate any size group. No matter where you want to fish, Sunrise can put together a fun and memorable trip stalking Browns, Rainbows, Brookies, Cutthroats, and our spectacular state fish - the Greenback Cutthroat Trout. With the 18’ Polar Flats skiff, Sunrise can put you into Largemouth, Smallmouth, Pike and Tiger Musky on a number of Metro and High Mountain reservoirs. These services are unheard of in the guiding circles and on the cutting edge of Fly Fishing. Recently popularized, Carp can be amazing on the fly. Booking a float or wade trip right through downtown Denver can be an eye opener to the hidden possibilities that are available to you. Although Sunrise prefers the long rod, we realize that it is not always the most efficient way to catch fish, especially when fishing deep. Most clients want to Fly Fish, but for those who prefer to use conventional gear, Sunrise Anglers, LLC has all the latest terminal tackle.

Safety and Service is highly regarded and what we strive for at Sunrise Anglers LLC. You will not be disappointed with our Orvis Endorsed, respectful, and well-educated staff. Lodging can be arranged from streamside cabins to 5 star hotels. Check out our Website for testimonials and photos, and once you have perused the website, which is designed to give you a general idea of possibilities, please give us a call so we can create a trip designed to meet your needs. We then hope to see you back again and again.