Welcome to Rio Epic - Epic trout in epic places!



Guided float and wade fly fishing adventures in Southwest Colorado and the legendary San Juan River below Navajo Dam.





2022 Guide Season



Book an amazing winter fly fishing trip or plan ahead and lock in dates during our 2022 guide season. Drop us a line to book a trip or learn more about our fisheries.



Epic waters - San Juan, Rio Grande, Animas, Pine, Dolores, mountain streams, still water, kids camps, lessons & much more.


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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.



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 Mason - Dallas Texas


Testimonials



. . . Epic Places





Epic Moments





Epic Trout . . .



Rio Grande Float Trips



Iconic Hatches and Epic Dry Fly Fishing



Booking our 2022 float trips on the Rio Grande on both the Upper Rio and Lower Rio near Creede and South Fork Colorado. Click for rates and info.


2022 Rio Rates

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.



Camp Wannawannacatch'em



Amazing Fly Fishing Day Camp for Epic Kids!



Time to start planning for 2022. Mark your calendars our camps will run the first three weeks of August. See you rad kids this summer!


Epic 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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