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Rio Grande Ranch Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout

Del Norte, Rio Grande County, Colorado, United States of America
(5 reviews)

5 Anglers Maximum

Basic Access: $150

Cutthroat Subscriber Access: $125

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Overview

Visit the beautiful San Luis Valley of Colorado and enjoy 1 mile of the North Channel of the Rio Grande River. The views at this property are absolutely stunning and the fishing is prime. This 5th generation homestead was established over 150 years ago. The Rio Grande wraps around the ranch on both sides so you’re literally on an island. An island in Colorado!! Anglers can expect to catch 12-18″ brown, rainbow and cutthroat trout. Toss some streamers for big browns lurking in the deep pools! River access is easy, although you’ll have to hop over some barbed wire fencing.

1/4 mile of the South Channel of the Rio Grande River is also available for access.

Please allow up to 2 business days for booking confirmations.

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Features and Amenities

River Data

5-Day Weather Forecast

Wednesday
3/22/2023
41℉ / 34℉

Thursday
3/23/2023
37℉ / 19℉

Friday
3/24/2023
36℉ / 20℉

Saturday
3/25/2023
34℉ / 21℉

Sunday
3/26/2023
32℉ / 21℉

Location

Reviews (5)

4.9 out of 5.0
Service 5.0
Value for Money 4.8
Location 4.8
Cleanliness 5.0
  • Cyndie
    Cyndie
    October 24, 2022 at 8:59 am

    Though my son and I were there for some late fall fly fishing we had a great time on this beautiful property !
    The fish we caught were health browns and rainbows!
    Beautiful location! We will plan to make it back here for another day !!

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  • Scott
    July 19, 2021 at 9:29 pm

    Beautiful little stretch of the north channel of the Rio Grande. Lots of mayfly hatches. The scenery is worth the price of admission. Fishing is great too!

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  • Bill Ring
    July 14, 2021 at 9:36 pm

    Second time fishing this terrific section of the Rio Grande. Haven’t quite figured out what the fish are keying in on..They’ve taken dries (hopper, caddis ,stonefly) and nymphs (caddis and stonefly haven’t hit any of the baetis patterns despite BWO and PMD hatches) but never on a consistent basis

    Access is much easier upstream from the bridge near the parking..Also bring every kind of bug repellent you have, the mosquitoes are in full force away from the river

    I also ran into one of the ranchers that owns the property and they couldn’t be nicer.. wonderful stewards of the land

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