• Rio Epic Home
  • Epic Waters
    • REO Guide Waters
    • Fishing Reports
    • Winter Guide Trips
    • Rio Epic Kids Camp
    • Classes & Clinics
  • Rates & Info
    • Float Trip Rates
    • Wade Trip Rates
    • Guide Trip Info
    • Fishing License Information
    • Bookings Policy
  • Meet the Guides
    • Rio Epic Crew
    • Testimonials
    • Guide Opportunities
  • Photography
    • The Galleries
  • Book It!
    • Booking Form
    • Send Us A Note
  • Epic News







RIO EPIC - WADE TRIPs



Our guided wade trips in Colorado & the world-famous San Juan in northern New Mexico



Pine River - Private Waters - Wade





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.


rates / bookings

RIO GRANDE - WADE TRIP





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.


rates / bookings

SAN JUAN - Quality Waters - Wade





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.


rates / bookings

SAN JUAN - Private waters - Wade





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."


rates / bookings

Animas - Private Waters - Wade





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.


rates / bookings

Animas - Quality Waters - Wade





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.


rates / bookings

Dolores - Wade





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.


rates / bookings

Mountain Streams - WADE





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.


rates / bookings

Secret Creeks - WADE





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.


rates / bookings

Mountain Streams - Bike & Trout





Single track trails and trout! Jump on a mountain bike and access remote waters with your fly rod and a small pack. Ramp up your adventure to the Southwest with Rio Epic and a unique trip you will not soon forget. What a way to spend a day.


call to book

Mountain Streams - 4X4 & Trout





A true fly fishing adventure with jaw-dropping vistas in every direction. The fishing is on small non-crowded waters that are teaming with trout. This is a very full day trip that offers the adventure of a jeep trip with fantastic fly fishing for wild trout.


call to book

Mountain Streams - Train & Trout





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.


call to book

CONEJOS RIVER - WADE





The Conejos or the " Bunny River" is a small to mid sized stream that is full of trout and great scenery. The Conejos is off the beaten path making it light on crowds. Located southeast of Pagosa this pretty stream flows out from Platoro Reservoir.


call to book

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 1999 - 2022