Rio Epic offers private waters guided trips on the Pine directly below Vallecito Reservoir on a section called Pine Song. The owners are longtime family friends offering access to this amazing section of river. Anglers have a legit shot at a monster.

The Rio Grande is known for great float fishing but when flows are low the wade fishing can be simply lights-out. There is a lot of wade fishing diversity on the Rio. Summer and fall are prime, but the spring can be awesome too.

The San Juan ( New Mexico ) Quality Waters is one of the most famous places to cast a fly. Wade fishing the Juan is a blast all four seasons. Treat yourself to a day on the Juan with an experienced Rio Epic guide to help learn this tricky fishery and a chance at a trophy trout.

Rio Epic has private water access on the San Juan (New Mexico) below the QW. This trip is best fished when flows are low (typically we float). Big bows and browns call this section home. This private ranch is the true meaning of "The Land of Enchantment."

With quick striking distance to Durango Rio Epic offers guided wade trips on private waters on the Animas River. The Animas is know for some monster trout and these special private waters hold the secrets. The season is typically year-round on the Animas.

The Animas flows through Durango and offers solid wade fishing. From the Double Tree Hotel downstream the river is designated Gold Medal status. However, stunning trout can be found in all sections of the Animas. This freestone fishery can be tricky but rewarding too.

The upper Dolores (above McPhee Reservoir near Rico Colorado) offers small freestone waters while the lower section below the dam fishes as a cross between a freestone and tailwater. The "D" is a fun technical fishery full of wildlife and scenery.

There is no better way to escape the summer heat than spending a day casting dry flies to wild trout on a cool mountain stream. The true essence of fly fishing: pretty trout and stunning scenery.

Shhhhhh . . . Rio Epic has a few tricks up our sleeve and have some stunning waters that see little to no pressure. If you are up for a hike, we have the waters for you. Dry fly paradise.

This is a wonderful trip offering anglers a glimpse into the past while fly fishing crystal-clear streams for brookies and cutthroat trout. After a fun morning-plus of fishing enjoy a relaxed ride back to Durango on the historical Durango-Silverton Narrow Gauge Train.