wade trips
Rio Epic offers miles and miles of both public and private waters for wade fishing adventures. Southwest Colorado and on the legendary San Juan below Navajo Dam give anglers diverse fly fishing options. From remote waters high in the mountains of Colorado the Quality Waters on the Juan we have a trip for you.
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wade fishing
Rio Grande
scenery & trout, what more is there?
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.
Season: March - October
San Juan quality waters
year-roud float trips for trophy trout
The San Juan ( New Mexico ) Quality Waters is one of the most famous places to cast a fly. Treat yourself to a wade day on the Juan with an experienced Rio Epic guide to help learn this tricky fishery and a chance at a trophy trout.
Season: year-round
San Juan lower
amazing private waters
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."
Season: year-round
pine tail-waters
amazing private waters
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.
Season: year-round
pine - the upper
pure wilderness bliss
Remote and hard to get to, that is the upper Pine. We offer pack trips or back packing with horse support for food and gear. The fishing can offer everything a fly angler could want: wilderness, stunning trout and epic views.
Season: June - October
animas
waters of monsters
The Animas flows through Durango and offers solid wade fishing. From the Double Tree Hotel downstream the river is designated as Gold Medal. Solid fishig can be found in all sections of the Animas. This freestone fishery can be tricky but rewarding.
Season: year-round
mountain streams
public and private waters
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 with a day full of pretty trout, adventure and truly stunning scenery.
Season: May - October
dolores
stunning canyon
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.
Season: year-round
conejos
the bunny river
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.
Season: May - October
specially wade trips
We offer some really fun and unique specialty guide trips from ebike and mountain bike trips, to jeep and trout to a trip that mixes in the Silverton & Durango historic narrow gauge railroad. Also hore back pack trips and horse supported backpacking.
bike & trout
access waters via ebike or mountain bike
Single track trails, forest service roads and trout! Jump on an e-bike or mountain bike to access remote waters with your fly rod and a small pack. Ramp up your adventure to the Southwest with Rio Epic on a unique trip you will not soon forget. What a way to spend a day.
Season: year-round
jeep & creek
jeep to remote waters
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 fun full day trip that offers the adventure of a jeeping and off roading on mountain roads with fantastic fly fishing for wild trout.
Season: July - September
train & trout
ride the historic train to the mountains
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.
Season: June - September
wade trip rates
Animas, Dolores, Pine, Mountain Streams & San Juan below Navajo Dam in New Mexico
Full Day
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$500 single angler
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$600 two anglers
1/2 Day
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$400 single angler
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$500 two anglers
Private waters - Pine River (Pine Song)
Full Day
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$500 single angler
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$600 two anglers
Rod fee $75 per angler (the $50 tax is waived)
Conejos
Full Day (sorry no 1/2 days)
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$650 one or two anglers
Adding third person on wade trips
$75 on half day & $150 on full day
Wade trip rates on our two person trips is NOT per angler, it is for both. Extended 1/2 day trips are available for $50.
Specialty trips like Pack Trips, Jeep & Creek, Train & Trout and Bike & Trout have additional costs
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 (on full days), snacks & 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. Specialty and some private water trips have additional fees and will be discussed when booking the trip.
Rates are subject to change
without notice. But we'll be fair about it.
booking policy & cancellations
wade fishing photos
Some shots of the places we explore on our wade trips.
durango | creede | south fork | pagosa springs
navajo dam | silverton | dolores
