Rio Epic | Fly Fishing Float Trips

float trips

Rio Epic offers countless miles of float fishing in southwest Colorado and on the legendary San Juan below Navajo Dam. Amazing floats chasing trophy brown and rainbows on the Rio Grande, San Juan, Animas, Upper Juan, Dolores as well as cold and warm water species on our regional lakes. From experienced anglers to rookies alike, we have a float for you or your group.

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Rio Epic guided float fishing Animas River

Rio Epic guided float fishing Rio Grande

float fishing

Rio Grande

The best dry fly float fishing in the West

The Rio Grande is a gem and float fishing is the best way to experience it. There are not many western rivers that compare. Mega hatches and lots of trout to the fly. Epic dry fly fishing.

Season: April - October

San Juan

Year-roud float trips for trophy trout

The San Juan is a year-round float fishery and one of the best in the West. The San Juan Quality Waters and the lower sections are a must fish when in the Southwest.

Season: year-round

Animas

Float fishing near Durango

The Animas offers miles of floatable waters through public and private waters near and through Durango Colorado. Fantastic fishery for anglers of all abilities.

Season: year-round

Upper Juan

Epic float fishing

The upper San Juan is a special float trip that covers 13 amazing miles through a wild canyon. This trip starts close to Pagosa Springs. The window to float is limited due to low flows.

Season: April - June

Dolores

Stunning, plain and simple

The Dolores canyon is simply amazing. The canyon is full of wildlife, wild trout and stunning scenery. A special float to say the least. This fishery is also limited due to flows.

Season: May - June

Lakes

Trout, pike, bass and carp oh my!

Rio Epic offers a number of options for lakes and still water fly fishing. From bass, pike, trout and carp there is a species for you. Electra, Navajo Lake as well as alpine lakes are available.

Season: year-round

float trip rates

Float Trip Rates

Animas & San Juan below Navajo Reservoir

Full Day

$500 single angler
$600 two anglers

1/2 Day

$400 single angler
$500 two anglers

Rio Grande, Upper Juan & Dolores

Full Day

$725 single angler
$825 two anglers

(Prepayment discount: $100 off each trip/day

booked on the Rio, Upper Juan or Dolores.)

Float trip rates on our two person trips is NOT per angler, it is for both.

Not included: $50 for taxes/fees, fishing license & gratuity for your guide.

what is included

Your professional Rio Epic guide, flies (including top secret ones) as well as terminal tackle and gear are all included. Guides will offer a yummy streamside lunch, snacks and drinks. Your Epic guide will also have water on hand to top-off client's personal water bottles.

Need to borrow a fly rod/reel or waders & boots?

No problem, they are included at no extra cost.

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not included

There is an additional charge of $50 (taxes/fees). Customary gratuity for your guide as well as a valid Colorado or New Mexico fishing license are also not included. Some trips on private waters have additional fees and will be discussed when booking the trip or with your guide.

Rates are subject to change

without notice. But we'll be fair about it.