Epic Fly Fishing Adventures in Southwest
Colorado & the San Juan River



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2024 is our 24th guide season



Guided float and wade fly fishing adventures in southwest Colorado on the Animas, Rio Grande, San Juan, Dolores, Pine, mountain streams and the legendary San Juan River below Navajo Dam.

Book an amazing fly fishing vacation today!


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Epic Places . . .





Epic connections . . .





Epic trout . . .





Epic memories



rio
rēō (spanish for riv·er) | - noun
large natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another such stream.

epic
ˈepik | - adjective
heroic or grand in scale or character: an epic journey to the best fly waters in southwest Colorado and northern New Mexico.



Rio Epic is an independent family owned and operated guide service. Family values, environmentally aware & sharing epic experiences . . . one trout at a time.



"Some of the most diverse fishing in the West, maybe in the entire US. All with some of the friendliest and best guides out there."
- Mark Mason - Dallas Texas


Testimonials

New to fly fishing? No problem. Rio Epic guides have a lot of
patience and are great teachers.



From beginner to expert, we have a guide trip for you. Make your
fishing dreams come true.



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Just a quick look at what has been going on.



About Rio Epic





Years of Experience



Rio Epic is a family owned and operated guide service based in southwest Colorado. Rio Epic does not have a storefront, our focus is building the best custom guide trips for you and your group.


Sharing the sport of fly fishing is incredibly rewarding. Rio Epic is the rebrand of Animas Valley Anglers. AVA was established in 1999. The next chapter begins now and it is going to be epic!



Your Adventure





Rookies to Experts



Rio Epic offers an ego-free guide experience for anglers of all abilities. We are family friendly as well as the perfect outing for corporate team building, ladies groups, couples and fishing buddies.


From the world-famous San Juan River in northern New Mexico to the epic dry fly fishing on the Rio Grande to small mountain creeks to stunning private waters and beyond, we have a special trip for you.



Guide Season





Guiding 365



Rio Epic offers year-round guided float or wade fly fishing trips on amazing waters. Regardless of the season or time of year we have the perfect trip for you.


Rio Epic guides have been guiding and fishing for years on our local waters. Each is a top-rated professional ensuring your guide trip will be safe, educational and a lot of fun. Year-round fly fishing on the best waters.



Camp Wannawannacatch'em



Youth Fly Fishing Camps
(Sorry, we are booked solid for 2024)
call or email to enroll your kiddo for 2025



Rad Rods Day Camp (grade 3rd-5th)

Tech Teens Day Camp (grade 6th-9th)

Adventure Sleep-away Camp (grade 7th-9th)


Epic Kids Camp Info

Southwest Fly Fishing Guide Service



durango | creede | southfork | silverton | navajo dam | pagosa springs | dolores
Rio Epic: 970-259-0484
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