Born & Raised in Colorado: Fishpond

Top of the line Colorado based fly fishing and outdoor adventure gear - now at Sound Side Outfitters. 

Few brands in fly fishing have managed to blend innovation, purpose, and soul quite like Fishpond. What began as a passion project rooted in the Rocky Mountains has grown into one of the most respected names in fly fishing gear — and well beyond it.

Fishpond is a family-owned Colorado company.  Born in the shadows of the Rockies at Otter Creek Ranch, the brand’s heartbeat lives at 8,200 feet, where cold headwaters cut through rugged landscapes and eventually flow to the oceans. This setting isn’t just scenic — it’s foundational. The land and water surrounding Fishpond’s home base serve as both inspiration and proving ground for every product they design.

From the beginning, Fishpond set out to challenge traditional product design in fly fishing. Early on, they gained recognition for pushing functionality forward — smarter packs, more durable storage, better materials, and thoughtful features that made time on the water more efficient and enjoyable. But innovation was never about novelty alone. Every design choice was driven by real-world use, tested in demanding conditions, and refined by anglers who depend on their gear.

As the company evolved, so did its reach. While Fishpond remains firmly rooted in the core fly fishing market, its product lineup has expanded into outdoor adventure travel and lifestyle gear. Whether you’re wading a high-country river, traveling for a destination trip, or just heading out for a weekend on the water, Fishpond designs gear meant to move seamlessly through all of it.

What truly sets Fishpond apart, though, is that the brand stands for more than the products it makes. Their commitment to protecting the natural resources that define the fly fishing experience is as strong as their dedication to design innovation. Sustainability, conservation, and responsible manufacturing aren’t afterthoughts — they’re built into the DNA of the company.

Today, Fishpond represents what many anglers want from the brands they support: thoughtful design, rugged reliability, and a genuine respect for the waters and wild places we depend on. From the headwaters of the Rockies to fly shops across the country, Fishpond continues to set the standard for functional gear with purpose.

If you’ve fished with Fishpond gear before, you know — it’s built by people who fish, for people who care deeply about where they fish.

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