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





Rio Epic is OPEN to book guide trips!



There is no better way to get out of the house and clear the head than spending a day fly fishing on a cold stream. All of us here at Rio Epic feel time on the water is an essential activity that promotes positive mental health and a healthy lifestyle. The best therapy is river therapy. As Colorado begins to reopen, Rio Epic has also resumed guide operations, both float and wade trips on many of our fisheries.

Our goal is to continue offering our epic trips all with the health and safety of our guides and guests as a number one priority. All Rio Epic guides will follow covid-safe protocols. To learn more please click the button below (link will be updated May 8th), or feel free to call the office.


Covid 19 & Rio Epic

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.



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
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