Meet Our Guides
The Rio Grande Angler (located in Creede) & South Fork Guide Service are committed to providing fly-fishermen (and women!) with the ultimate guided fishing adventure. Whether it’s the majestic Rio Grande River, beautiful mountain streams, or peaceful lakes — all surrounded by stunning mountain scenery, our guides provide you with access to a wide assortment of alluring fly-fishing waters.
We also strive to motivate and encourage our clients by providing fly-fishing lessons, so you’ll have all the information you need to be a success whether you’re experimenting with streams, lakes, or the mighty Rio Grande!
“There is certainly something in angling that tends to produce a serenity of the mind.”
~Washington Irving~
Billy Goff
Owner & Guide
Where are you from? Dallas, TX
When did you start fly fishing? I started fly fishing when I was six years old, primarily on the Texas coast. I also started fishing the Rio Grande Valley as a kid, where I really developed my passion for angling.
Guide experience: I have been guiding since 2016, mostly in the Rio Grande basin, with a few seasons on the Big Thompson River and the alpine lakes near Estes Park.
Wade or float guide: Both
Finn Leggett
Owner & Guide
Where are you from? Creede, CO
When did you start fly fishing? I started fishing the Rio Grande and surrounding areas when I was a wee lil tot, basically before I can remember.
Guide experience: I’ve been guiding on the Rio Grande since 2019.
Wade or float guide: Both
Caiden Boyt
Head Guide
Where are you from? Northern Fort Collins, CO
When did you start fly fishing? I started fly fishing around 8 years old. It was only when backpacking with my dad or uncle that I got to use a fly rod. Late high school and early college is when I really started thinking about taking fly fishing to the next level and helping others learn the sport.
Guide experience: I am in my 7th year of guiding now and I got my start on the Upper Rio Grande River. From the headwaters to Del Norte is where my 70 mile office is located in the Spring and Summer. I head South in the fall and guide the Animas River and San Juan River after the Rio is wrapped up.
Wade or float guide: Both. I spend much more time in my 16’ Clacka than on my feet but I am not shy about strapping on the boots.
Zach Janssen
Guide
Where are you from? Overland Park, KS
When did you start fly fishing? I started fly fishing seriously when I was 10 years old and began working in the industry as a fly shop rat for K and K Flyfishers in Overland Park when I was 13.
Guide experience: I have guided all over the United States, from chasing warm water species in Kansas and trout on the White River in Arkansas, to steelhead on the Klamath River in California and trout and salmon in Bristol Bay, Alaska. I’ve been on the Rio Grande for three years now.
Wade or float guide: Both
Ben Newman
Guide & Shop Support
Where are you from? Colorado Springs, CO
When did you start fly fishing? I started fly fishing in 2012 on mostly the Deschutes, Sandy, Fall, Crooked, and Nehalem rivers in Oregon.
Guide experience: I guide on the Rio Grande and the surrounding areas. I’ve been lucky to fly fish all over the world, including Scotland, Belize, and even Israel!
Wade or float: Both
Dallas Beal
Guide & Shop Support
Where are you from? Valdosta, Georgia
When did you start fly fishing? I started fly fishing in 2013.
Guide experience: This (2022) is my first season as a full-time guide!
Wade or float: Both
Logan Culver
Guide
Where are you from? Winfield, KS
When did you start fly fishing? I started fly fishing in 1998
Guide experience: I moved to Colorado in 2012, bought a drift boat in 2013, and have been guiding on the Rio Grande since 2014.
Wade or float guide: Both
Will Cameron
Guide
Where are you from? Creede, CO
When did you start fly fishing? I started fly fishing as a child with my father in the 90’s.
Guide experience: I began working at RGA in 2010, guiding the upper Rio Grande and surrounding creeks & lakes.
Part Time Guides
- Kevin Leggett
- Joel Conderen
- Kevin Terry
- Tom Tinchy
- Robert Brooks
