Epic Fly Fishing Adventures in Southwest
Colorado & on the San Juan River


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Welcome to Rio Epic - Epic Trout in Epic Places!



Guided float and wade fly fishing adventures in Southwest Colorado on the Animas, Rio Grande, San Juan, Dolores, Pine, mountain streams and the legendary San Juan River below Navajo Dam.



New Adventure for 2023!



Remote Wilderness Pack-Trips



Details and dates will be posted soon.


PACK TRIPS - Details Soon!



2023 Guide Season



Book an amazing fly fishing vacation during our 2023 guide season. Drop us a line to book a trip or learn more about our adventures.



Epic waters - Animas, San Juan, Rio Grande, Pine, Dolores, mountain streams, pack trips, kids camps, lessons & more.


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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.





. . . Epic Places





Epic Moments





Epic Trout . . .



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Rio Epic is an independent family owned and operated guide service. Family values, environmentally aware & sharing epic experiences . . . one trout at a time.



"Some of the most diverse fishing in the West, maybe in the entire US. All with some of the friendliest and best guides out there."
- Mark Mason - Dallas Texas


Testimonials

New to fly fishing? No problem. Rio Epic guides have a lot of
patience and are great teachers.



From beginner to expert, we have a guide trip for you. Make your
fishing dreams come true.



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 the best custom guide trips for you and your group.


Sharing the sport of fly fishing is incredibly rewarding. 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. We are family friendly as well as the perfect outing for corporate team building, ladies groups, couples and fishing buddies.


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 and fishing for years on our local waters. Each is a top-rated professional ensuring your guide trip will be safe, educational and a lot of fun. Year-round fly fishing on the best waters.



Camp Wannawannacatch'em



Amazing Fly Fishing Day Camp for Epic Kids!



It was an epic August at our kid camps!

Feel free to reach out about our 2023 camps.

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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