Diamond ArrowCarbondale, Colorado
“Great property. Hooked into a good number of 16-18in Browns and Rainbows in the riffles. Great property, landowner was friendly and helpful.”
This property is “request to book”. See below for more details.
Enjoy a 1/2 mile of fishing on the Gold medal waters of the Arkansas River. This property is near Texas Creek, CO, and just 30 minutes from Canon City.
Here you will find Rainbows and Browns, and a Caddis hatch that is prolific in the spring. During the summer and fall the dry fly and streamer action is not to be missed. Streamers and nymphs do exceptionally well when the river is high due to recent rain or runoff. This part of the Arkansas River is one of the 8 best trout rivers in the state. Be sure to glance up and around at your surroundings as there are 100 species of birds that inhabit this area, as well as, elk, deer, and bighorn sheep.
The majority of this property offers easy access with a footbridge to access both sides of the river. Near the campground, the bank has moderately easy river access as the bank is steep. Want to make a long weekend or week out of it? Camping is permitted here.
Although we typically get your booking approved within a few hours, please allow up to 1 business day for booking confirmations.
Camping prices are per vehicle/per day. Camping is in a designated campsite on this property. Most camping is tent camping only, you will park and need to walk about 400 yards over a bridge to the camping area. Trailers/Vans/Truck Campers have to be approved first before booking as space is limited. There are restrooms and potable water available.
Request to book: When you select your dates and hit the “book now” button you are sending in a request to book, please note this is not a confirmed booking. If it is available, we will accept your booking/payment and send a confirmation email. If it is not available, we will inform you via email.
RESOURCES
Know before you go
Check out the resources below to help you prepare for your upcoming trip and ensure you have the most accurate and up-to-date information for a stellar day on the water.
- Don’t forget your local fishing license, you can grab one online here.
- Check your local flow report here. Ideal Flow Range: 450 - 850 CFS
- Contact a local fly shop for the most up-to-date hatch and fly information.
- Know the local regulations.
- Fishing Hours: Sunrise to Sunset
- Fishing Season: March - October. Can be fishable in winter at times.
Most of our properties are ranches, so expect to walk through hayfields, cow fields, or even hop a few fences. These are not "groomed" properties. They can be rugged and wild and we believe that is part of the adventure with RareWaters! If you have specific questions or concerns, please reach out in advance of booking a trip!
River Data
5-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday
12/6/2023
62℉ / 40℉
Thursday
12/7/2023
55℉ / 36℉
Friday
12/8/2023
43℉ / 32℉
Saturday
12/9/2023
33℉ / 17℉
Sunday
12/10/2023
44℉ / 14℉
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What is RareWaters?
We provide affordable and easy access to private ranches for you to experience do-it-yourself (DIY) fly fishing experiences. No upfront membership fees are required. Just pay as you book! Pricing is listed at the top of each property's listing page. DIY fly fishing means anglers are responsible for determining weather, river flow and fishing conditions. When the information is available, we include weather and river flow information for the properties on our website.
What hours can I fish?
Each landowner sets their fishing hours, and most are sunrise to sunset. We have a few landowners who deviate from that timeframe. This information is listed on each property listing page.
Can a non-angling friend or relative join me?
At this time, everyone over the age of 12 must pay the full rod fee to be on RareWaters' property. This is to ensure that all anglers have the serenity, space and outdoor experience we are committed to providing.
Will I get the water all to myself?
We limit each property to a max number of anglers, typically no more than 3-4 anglers per mile. This is different for each property, so be sure to go to the property's listing page to find out what the maximum is for the property you want to book. For example, if you have 2 anglers in your group and the maximum number of anglers is 4, we may add 2 other anglers to the property that day, even if they are from another group. If you book all 4 (or more) rod spots that day, then your group will have the whole property to yourselves.
How do I know where to go after I book?
After we receive your payment, you will receive a booking confirmation email. Within 7 days of your reservation, you will receive a property map via email with GPS coordinates, directions, parking and camping information, etc. We strongly encourage all anglers to save GPS coordinates into their smartphones before leaving cell service. Many of our properties are remote working ranches with limited cell service. Google Maps is our preferred app for all angler directions.
What are your booking policies?
Great question. Here are a few policies you should know before you go:
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations made ten (10) days or more before the booked date will receive a full refund. Cancellations made five (5) to ten (10) days before the booked date will receive a credit for future use. Cancellations made five (5) days or less before the booked date will receive no refund or credit. By submitting a booking request for any RareWaters' property, you agree to this cancellation policy. If you request to book a property within 10 days of the request date, and the booking is approved and you cancel the booking, you will receive a credit for future use. RareWaters is not responsible for weather, river flows or fishing conditions. Anglers are responsible for determining weather, river flows and fishing conditions. Refunds and credits will not be issued for weather, river flows or fishing conditions. The Cancellation Policy may be superseded by extenuating circumstances as deemed appropriate by RareWaters' staff.
Maximum Angler Policy:
Please note, if your party does not equate to the maximum angler amount for the property you've booked, you may encounter another angler or group. Maximum angler amounts are listed in the description for every property on the website. Please practice good fishing etiquette around other anglers by giving each other plenty of space and sharing different stretches of the watershed.
Leave No Trace Policy:
All anglers must adhere to RareWaters "Leave No Trace" policy. This policy requires all anglers to leave properties better off than they found them. If you see trash, please pick it up and pack it out. We ask that you kindly be respectful of the land, any livestock, and the watershed so we can continue to offer fly fishing access for years to come. Trespassing will not be tolerated and all violators will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. By submitting a booking request through the RareWaters website, you agree to this Leave No Trace Policy.
Solicitation Policy:
Under no circumstances may an angler or their guest solicit RareWaters' landowners for any reason. During your trip, anglers and guests are not permitted to promote, sell or offer any kind of services or products to RareWaters' landowners. Additionally, anglers and their guests may not compete with RareWaters in any way while visiting RareWaters' properties. By submitting a booking request through the RareWaters website, you agree to this Solicitation Policy.
Sean
September 10, 2023 at 8:24 pmTale of two days, but that’s fishing! Arrived in evening with my campervan and host Gavin was awesome, got us directed to the site and pointed us to a great spot and we immediately began catching fish in the late day sun and kept up until
Helpful Review 1we couldn’t see. Dry dropper (chubby Chernobyl with stone fly and RS2 droppers) and caddis dries. Average size was 16 inches so pretty quality fish! Next day was hot, like real hot. Couldn’t get a fish in the net for hours then it broke a little bit. Should have tried streamers. Evening it started to come back around but nothing like the first night. Even returned to the same spots at the same time on evening two. Water was fairly clear and the scenery was awesome. Campground was just OK (older and a bit run down) but did have access to showers and toilets so that was a bonus.