Rocky Mountain Angling Club

What Rocky Mountain Angling Club does

Rocky Mountain Angling Club (RMAC) is a private, membership-based fly fishing organization founded in 1992 and headquartered in Loveland, Colorado. The club secures exclusive long-term arrangements with private landowners to provide members with catch-and-release access to 44 premier properties spanning over 90 miles of rivers and streams and 16 trophy lakes across Central, Northwest, and Southwest Colorado, Wyoming, and Virginia, with additional international destinations in New Zealand, Patagonia, and Canada. RMAC enforces strict rod limits and first-come, first-served reservations to maintain uncrowded fishing conditions, and operates an office staffed twelve hours daily during the angling season for reservations, membership inquiries, and live hatch, flow, and availability reporting.

The core technology underpinning member operations is the AnglerPass platform, which handles membership applications, dues billing, online reservations, live water conditions reporting, and member account management. All member activity — applications, bookings, and information access — flows through AnglerPass, and the club has integrated mobile-first features including instant booking confirmation and on-property maps.

RMAC's revenue is generated through four streams: recurring annual membership dues ($175 per year for both individual and corporate members), one-time initiation fees ($350 individual/family, $725 corporate), usage-based daily rod fees ranging from $45 to $180 per property per day (averaging approximately $83), and on-demand branded merchandise sold through a Printful-powered e-commerce shop. The go-to-market motion is consultative and relationship-driven, with direct sales via the website and a staffed phone line, supplemented by word-of-mouth within the exclusive angling community. The customer base is split between individual fly fishermen seeking uncrowded premium private waters and corporate members using the club for client entertainment and team experiences.

Name

Rocky Mountain Angling Club

Legal name

Rocky Mountain Angling Club

Website

https://rmangling.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rocky Mountain Angling Club is a private, Loveland-based fly fishing membership organization founded in 1992 that provides exclusive catch-and-release access to 44 premier properties across the Rockies and select international destinations, operating on the AnglerPass booking platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Fly Fishing Membership Club

NAICS

All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries (71399)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAJAJAC

Fishing Charters & Angling Experiences (Deep Sea, Sportfishing, Fly Fishing)

Travel & Hospitality/Tours, Attractions & Experiences/Marine & Water Experiences (Boat Tours, Diving, Snorkeling, Fishing)

Keywords

• Private fly fishing
• Membership club
• Catch and release
• Exclusive angling access
• Guided fly fishing

Headquarters

HQ city

Loveland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Others, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Annual Membership Dues: Recurring annual subscription fees from individual and corporate members for access to private fishing waters, the property directory, and the staffed reservation line.
2. Membership Initiation Fees: One-time initiation fees: $350 for individual/family membership and $725 for corporate membership, covering onboarding and initial setup.
3. Daily Rod Fees: Usage-based per-day fees charged when members reserve and fish club properties. Fees range from $45–$180 per property per day, averaging approximately $83, covering lease, upkeep, and administration.
4. Merchandise Sales: E-commerce sales of branded apparel and merchandise including shirts, fleece vests, caps, stickers, and mugs, fulfilled on-demand through Printful.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rocky Mountain Angling Club is a private fly fishing membership club established in 1992 that provides members exclusive catch-and-release access to 44 premier properties spanning 90+ miles of rivers and streams and 16 trophy lakes across Colorado, Wyoming, Virginia, and select international destinations (New Zealand, Patagonia, Canada). Members pay annual dues and one-time initiation fees, reserve rods at specific properties through the AnglerPass platform, and access a staffed reservation line with live water conditions and hatch reports. The club also generates ancillary revenue through branded merchandise and partner-operated international trips.

Product overview

Rocky Mountain Angling Club operates as a private fly fishing membership organization built around exclusive access to uncrowded catch-and-release waters. The core product is the membership program (Individual at $175/year + $350 initiation; Corporate at $725 initiation), which unlocks access to 44 premier properties spanning 90+ miles of rivers and streams and 16 trophy lakes across Colorado, Wyoming, Virginia, and international destinations (New Zealand, Patagonia, Canada). This access is managed through the AnglerPass platform, which handles online booking, live water conditions, and member accounts. The club supplements its membership with an international destination trip program (partner-operated via Distant Waters NZ and Patagonia Angling Company), a water lease program for landowners, a curated guide and lodging directory, and a Printful-powered merchandise shop selling branded apparel and accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AnglerPass: Membership platform used by RMAC for online booking, live conditions, reservations, and member account management.

Products and services

• Individual/Family Membership An exclusive private fly fishing membership offering catch-and-release access to 44 premier properties with over 90 miles of rivers and streams and 16 trophy lakes across Colorado, Wyoming, and international destinations. Includes a staffed reservation line, property directory with maps, newsletter subscription, unlimited guest privileges (rod fees apply), and access to live water conditions. Annual dues $175 with a $350 one-time initiation fee.
• Corporate Membership A corporate membership tier for businesses to entertain clients and reward teams with exclusive fly fishing experiences. One-time $725 business initiation fee covers the business; each authorized employee joins for annual $175 dues with full individual member benefits, including access to all club properties, property directory, and staffed reservation line.
• Daily Rod Fees (Property Access) Usage-based per-day fees charged when members reserve and fish specific club properties. Fees range from $45 to $180 per property per day, averaging approximately $83, covering lease payments to landowners, property upkeep, and administration. Rods are reserved first-come-first-served with strict rod limits preserving uncrowded fishing conditions.
• International Destination Trips Seasonal partner-operated fly fishing trips to international destinations including New Zealand (operated by Distant Waters NZ), Patagonia (operated by Patagonia Angling Company), and Canada. Members contact partner operators to arrange access for trophy brown trout, rainbow trout, char, and backcountry wilderness fishing experiences.
• RMAC Branded Merchandise Official branded merchandise including RMAC t-shirts ($27), sweatshirts ($34), fleece vests ($67), button shirts ($74.50), trucker caps ($19–$23.50), embroidered beanies, mugs ($10.50), and die-cut stickers ($7). All items are fulfilled on demand via Printful with shipping to members and customers.
• Guide & Lodging Referrals Directory A curated directory of trusted fishing guides, outfitters, and lodging partners located near club properties across Colorado and the West. Includes links to over 30 guide services and more than 10 on-property lodging options available to members.
• Water Lease Program for Landowners A landowner program in which private fishing properties are leased to the club for access by members. Landowners retain ownership while earning annual income; the club manages access, reservations, rod limits, and member agreements for vetted anglers, providing careful stewardship of the resource.

Quantifiable outcome

• Strict catch-and-release policy maintains healthy, trophy-sized wild trout populations
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• AnglerPasscoreTechnology or IntegrationAnglerPass is the membership platform powering Rocky Mountain Angling Club. It handles membership applications, dues, reservations, live water conditions, and the complete member experience including online booking and member community features.
• Patagonia Angling CompanysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner-operated destination for Patagonia fly fishing trips. Contact Leo to reserve places for the season. Operates freestone rivers, spring creeks, and lakes beneath the Andes for club members.
• Distant Waters NZsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner-operated destination for New Zealand fly fishing experiences. Contact Kevin Wigfield for the upcoming season. Provides gin-clear backcountry rivers and sight-fishing opportunities for club members.
• PrintfulsupportingTechnology or IntegrationPrint-on-demand fulfillment service for the club's branded merchandise shop. Handles printing and shipping of shirts, fleece vests, caps, stickers, and mugs directly to customers.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Orvis: Orvis is the largest U.S. fly fishing brand with an endorsed lodge network, the Orvis Sporting Club, and a broad catalog of fly fishing gear and apparel. Comparable because it offers private fly fishing access programs and competes for the same high-end fly fishing customer, though it operates across many adjacent verticals rather than specializing in private water access.

Others

• Costa Del Mar: Costa Del Mar is a leading manufacturer of polarized sunglasses marketed heavily to anglers and outdoor enthusiasts. Comparable as an adjacent brand serving the same fly fishing customer base; though Costa is a gear brand, its marketing channels and ambassadors frequently feature private water destinations similar to RMAC.
• Patagonia: Patagonia is a major outdoor apparel and gear brand with a strong environmental mission and fly fishing product line. Comparable as an adjacent brand serving the same environmentally-conscious outdoor consumer that RMAC's conservation positioning targets, though Patagonia is not a fishing access provider.
• Trout Unlimited: Trout Unlimited is the largest U.S. coldwater fisheries conservation nonprofit with a member base of 300,000+ and chapter-driven water access programs. Comparable because it operates in the same fly fishing community, engages landowners for habitat protection, and shares members, though it is conservation-focused rather than a private access club.
• Simms Fishing Products: Simms is a leading manufacturer of technical fly fishing waders, boots, and apparel. Adjacent participant in the fly fishing ecosystem serving the same customer demographic; Simms' marketing often features private water destinations similar to RMAC's, making it thematically connected though not a direct competitor.
• Sage Fly Fishing: Sage is a leading manufacturer of premium fly rods, reels, and lines. Comparable as an adjacent fly fishing ecosystem participant serving the same customer base; though Sage is a gear brand, its presence in the same angling community creates indirect demand for clubs like RMAC.

Emerging players

• Bonefish & Tarpon Trust: Bonefish & Tarpon Trust is a saltwater fly fishing conservation organization protecting bonefish, tarpon, and permit fisheries. Comparable because it operates a membership-based model protecting and providing access to private flats, mirroring RMAC's freshwater conservation and access approach.

Direct peers

• South Fork Lodge: South Fork Lodge is a private fly fishing lodge on the South Fork of the Snake River in Idaho offering exclusive access to blue-ribbon trout water. Comparable to RMAC because it sells premium private fly fishing experiences to an exclusive clientele through curated lodging and guide services.
• Three Forks Ranch: Three Forks Ranch is a luxury private fly fishing and hunting destination in northern Colorado and Wyoming with miles of private rivers and trophy fisheries. Directly comparable to RMAC because it offers premium private fly fishing access in the same Rocky Mountain geography for an exclusive clientele.
• Henry's Fork Foundation: Henry's Fork Foundation is a private conservation organization managing access to Idaho's Henry's Fork and other blue-ribbon waters via member-only angling programs. Comparable to RMAC because it combines a membership model, exclusive private water access, conservation ethos, and curated fly fishing inventory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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