Six Hours with Nick Hass on Williams Fork Reservoir

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Six Hours with Nick Hass on Williams Fork Reservoir

A 6-hour guided fishing trip on Williams Fork Reservoir with Nick Hass — a 15-year guide who teaches anglers to target lake trout and pike.

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Six Hours with Nick Hass on Williams Fork Reservoir.

Duration
6 Hours
Location
Parshall
Operator
Fishing with Bernie
Category
Fishing
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

On Williams Fork Reservoir, outside Parshall, Colorado, Nick Hass runs a hands-on, six-hour fishing experience that blends local knowledge with instruction. A lifelong Colorado resident and a guide for 15 years, he focuses on lake trout and pike, bringing a teaching approach that makes the day as much about skills as it is about fish.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE GUIDE

Local knowledge, generational ties

Nick Hass grew up fishing Williams Fork and has guided for 15 years; he balances catching fish with teaching, often taking people and children out to pass on the tradition.

THE TARGETS

Lake trout and pike

The trip is built around targeting lake trout and pike on Williams Fork Reservoir, the primary species Nick guides for.

THE TECH

Garmin Panoptix fish-finder advantage

Nick uses a Garmin Panoptix fish finder to locate fish on the reservoir, a tool he credits with consistently helping him find fish during outings.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

Expect a focused, six-hour session on Williams Fork Reservoir where instruction and angling are woven together: Nick spends the day locating and targeting lake trout and pike while teaching casting, fish-finding techniques and on-water tactics to make the outing both productive and educational.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this trip suits — and where it might not fit.

1
Families with childrenNick explicitly runs trips that include people and kids and emphasizes teaching, making this a good match for families seeking an instructional day on the water.
2
Beginners and learnersThe guide’s stated goal is to teach — newcomers looking to learn casting, fish-finder basics and lake tactics will find the outing tailored to instruction.
3
Anglers targeting lake trout and pikeAnglers focused on lake trout and pike will have a targeted program, as these are the species Nick has guided for extensively.
4
Salmon-only anglersSalmon guiding is not currently offered; the DOW plans to stock salmon in spring of '25 and Nick hopes to offer salmon trips in the future.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

On-board equipment

Nick uses a Garmin Panoptix fish finder to locate fish on Williams Fork Reservoir.

Guest gear notes

The listing does not specify guest gear requirements; the guide’s on-board use of a Panoptix fish finder is a notable element of the trip.

Booking Notice

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Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the trip?

The trip duration is six hours.

Where do we meet?

The meeting location is Williams Fork.

What species will we target?

Trips are focused on lake trout and pike; the guide hopes to offer salmon guiding after the DOW stocks salmon in spring of '25.

Who is the guide?

The guide is Nick Hass, a lifelong Colorado resident, 40 years old, a parent of two, and a fishing guide with 15 years of experience on Williams Fork Reservoir.

What technology does the guide use to find fish?

Nick uses a Garmin Panoptix fish finder and credits it with consistently helping him find fish.

Is this trip suitable for children or beginners?

Yes — Nick started guiding in part to take people and children fishing and emphasizes teaching during trips.