Rio Grande



~ SOME OF THE BEST DRY FLY FISHING IN THE WEST ~



Rio Grande Spring Special





April - May 31
One or Two Anglers
$700

$50 tax and fees not included as well as gratuity for the guide. All guests will need valid Colorado fishing license.



About the Rio





Epic fishing



The Rio Grande offers some of the best float fishing in the west. Streamers and nymphs in the spring. Early summer brings epic insect hatches peaking in late June and July making for some unbelievable dry fly fishing. It is common to have 40+ fish days per angler on the Rio Grande.



Rio Season





Mid April to late September



The Rio season typically ramps up as the river thaws and flows bump in early to mid April. Prime-time dry fly season starts in mid June and goes through July. Epic hatches include, salmon flies, stones, caddis, drakes, PMDs, tricos as well as hoppers. Float trips are always flow dependent.



Your Day





Big days



Rio Epic guides are know for long days with float trips covering up to 18 miles. That is a lot of fishing! We typically meet guests between 8 and 9 AM and fish till 5 or 6 on our full days. A mid day guide-provided lunch helps breakup the action. 1/2 days are about 4 1/2 hours of fishing.



Creede and Southfork Colorado



Rio Epic separates our float trips on the Rio Grande into two sections
the Upper Rio and Lower Rio.
The Upper Rio starts at Texas Creek and flows downstream to the upper most Coller State
Wildlife Area (SWA).
Lower Rio starts at the upper most Coller SWA
and covers the waters downstream past
​South Fork Colorado.




RATES
Upper Rio





Texas Creek to Upper

Coller SWA



Full Day or 1/2 Day
One angler $725
Two anglers $825

*Prepayment discount available,
please see below.



RATES
Lower Rio





Upper Coller Downstream

Beyond South Fork



Full Day
One angler $725
Two anglers $825

1/2 Day
One angler $625
Two anglers $725



Rio Grande - Prepayment Discount





Rio Grande trips booked between June 1st and October 1st and are prepaid in full by May 1st will be discounted $100 off each trip. The rates will be based on our 2023 rates.

Full Day 1 angler
$625
Full Day 2 anglers
$725
Lower Rio 1/2 day trips will also be discounted.

$50 tax and fees not included in rate. Trips booked after May 1st will be billed at the 2024 rates. Cancelation policy can be found by clicking the button.


Booking Policy

Rio Grande Rate Info





Rates Do Not Include:
$20 Tax/fees (per angler)
$5 Conservation surcharge (per angler)
Gratuity for you guide

All guests will need to have a valid Colorado fishing license.



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