Welcome to Rio Epic



Guided float and wade fly fishing adventures in Southwest Colorado and on
the legendary San Juan River below Navajo Dam. No-pressure professional guides on some of the best fly waters in the West.



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.



Your Adventure





Rookies to Experts



Rio Epic offers an ego-free guide experience for anglers of all abilities. Our guide trips are custom designed for you and those you are fishing with.


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



About Rio Epic





Years of Experience



Rio Epic is a family owned and operated guide service based in southwest Colorado.
Rio Epic is the rebrand of Animas Valley Anglers. AVA was established in 99/2000. The next chapter begins now and it is going to be epic!

We do not have a store front. Rio Epic is made up of a solid group of hard working professional guides.



Guide Season





Guiding 365



Rio Epic offers year-round guided float and wade fly fishing trips. Regardless of the season we will set you up with the perfect trip.


Rio Epic guides have years of experience and are total pros, ensuring your guide trip is safe, educational and flat out a lot of fun.



Contact Rio Epic




970-259-0484


Feel free to click us an email:

fish@rioepic.com


If you would like to book a trip please call. We will have on-line booking soon.


Office Hours:

Summer: 8am - 8pm

Winter: 8am - 5pm


Guide Hours:

Long, but we love it . . .


Fly fishing in southwest Colorado and on the San Juan has really
started to kick in this spring. The days are longer, rivers are flowing
and the trout are hungry !


guide reports & river flows

Epic guide trips for anglers of all abilities. From beginner to
expert , we have a trip for you.


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


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 2019


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