Welcome to Rio Epic - Epic trout in epic places



Guided float and wade fly fishing adventures in Southwest Colorado and
on the legendary San Juan River below Navajo Dam.
Rio Epic is the rebrand of Animas Valley Anglers





UPDATE! Cabin Fever Kicking In?



As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve, we want all of you to know you are in our thoughts. Your Rio Epic guides would like to wish all of our guests, business associates, friends and family good health and a calm mind during these tricky times. Stay tuned for more info . . . .



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.







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 custom guide trips.


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. Each trip is custom to you and your group.


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 for years. Each is a total pro ensuring your guide trip will be safe, educational and a lot of fun.



Contact Rio Epic




970-259-0484


Feel free to click us a message via email:

fish@rioepic.com

If you would like to book a trip please call or click our booking form located in the menu.


Office Hours:

  • Summer: 8am - 8pm
  • Winter: 8am - 5pm

Guide Hours:

Long, but we wouldn’t have any other way.


Fly fishing in southwest Colorado and on the San Juan offers amazing
year-round fishing! Click for fishing reports, river news and flows.


guide reports & river flows

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


the guides

From beginner to expert , we have a guide trip for you. Make your
fishing dreams come true. Book an adventure today!


guide waters & trips

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


testimonials

Southwest Fly Fishing Guide Service



durango | creede | southfork | silverton | navajo dam | pagosa springs | dolores
Rio Epic: 970-259-0484
Colorado guide license #2008 | © Rio Epic 2020




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