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Fly
Fishing Program
Colorado Trails Ranch offers a full-service fly fishing
program with over two miles of private water on the Florida River. You also
have access to high mountain streams in the San Juan National Forest or on
the San Juan River during guided trips. In addition to free-flowing streams,
we offer stocked fishing on nearby ranch ponds.
You can expect to catch rainbow, cutthroat, brown, and brook trout. Our
professional guides happily work with novices and experts (and anywhere in
between!). We provide all the essential supplies you need to enjoy the best
trout fishing in the beautiful mountains of southwest Colorado.
Colorado Trails Ranch is southwest
Colorado's Premier Fly Fishing destination located only 12 miles northeast
of Durango.
- Fish private water for brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout.
- Over 2 miles of private water on the Florida and Piedra rivers.
- Professionally guided trips on the famous San Juan.
- Access fees and guide fees vary with destination. Experienced guides.
- High country fishing in the San Juan National Forest
for guided fishing trips.
Your fishing guides and instruction were superb. - L. Ashton
Our instruction is personalized and the Guides all enjoy fishing and sharing
their knowledge with others. They will focus on how to read the water and
the proper cast and flies to use in every situation.
Colorado Trails Ranch has been in the business of hosting guests for 41
years -- You'll enjoy our cozy cabins and hearty ranch meals. Other ranch
activities such as horse back riding, swimming, and riflery are also
available.
Half-day fishing
options
El Dorado Ranch Pond
Stocked pond just four miles from the ranch. A great place to learn,
practice casting, and build your confidence. Catch and release with barbless
flies. Children must be accompanied by an adult or be with the children's
program. Guides required.
Rainbow Ranch Pond
Just like the El Dorado Ranch pond, this stocked pond is great for learning,
casting practice and wetting your line in a scenic location just west of the
ranch. Catch and release with barbless flies. Guide required.
Worden's Stretch
One-quarter mile of private Florida River directly below the Lemon Dam and
just four miles northeast of the ranch. Beautiful tail waters that have been
professionally improved for fish habitat. Brown, cutthroat, and rainbow
trout from 6" to 12" are abundant. Catch and release with barbless flies.
Guide required.
El Dorado Ranch
One-third mile of private Florida River four miles from the ranch,
professionally improved for fish habitat. Great structure with cutthroat
available. Catch and release with barbless flies. Guide required.
Rainbow Ranch
Over three-quarters mile of private Florida River just west of the ranch.
Beautiful natural habitat featuring native cutthroat trout. Catch and
release with barbless flies. Guide required.
Animas River Downtown
Gold medal fishing in an urban atmosphere. The Animas River, which has an
abundant amount of large rainbow and brown trout, cuts through the historic
town of Durango on its way to join the San Juan River. Guide recommended.
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