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Rio Grande River, Colorado



The Rio Grande flows out of the high country near Creede, Colorado and through the San Luis Valley. This big river has amazing hatches of Green Drake Mayflies, Salmon Flies and other stoneflies, Caddis, and lots of mayflies.

The season that most anglers come for is the infamous Salmon Fly hatch that occurs usually in late June to July. During this time, catching 30-50 fish a day is not uncommon, all on big dry flies. Although this river can become big and fast, most of the time, the casting distance required to reach the fish is not all that far.

One of the other reasons that many anglers love to fish this river is that there is virtually no wade access to the prime stretches unless you happen to be a land owner or staying at one of the few lodges along its banks. Land owners here are fierce about keeping anglers off their property and therefore a float trip is not only the best way to access this water, but also the only way.

We offer float trips on the Rio Grande from the end of runnoff until the water drops to its late summer flow - most years June 15 - August 1. Schedule a trip with us to float this amazing river. Float through one of the most amazing river valleys in the state. This is the trip for the dry fly addict.

Clothing and equipment list -- Summer

Pricing:

$350.00 Full day float trip. For 1 or 2 anglers.
Includes flies, leader and tippet, lunch and beverages.

Species
Season
Rainbow trout
June - July
Brown trout
June - July



Contact Info
info@emeraldwateranglers.com
206-545-2197 office
206-601-0132 Dave's mobile
Seattle, Washington