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Fish Report
Courses & Clinics
- Ouray County’s “First & Only” Full Service Fly Shop – 10 minutes from Ouray!
  
  First opened in the spring of 2002, RIGS Fly Shop features a selection of the finest quality fly fishing and rafting equipment from the best manufacturers in the industry. Our “small town” feel and refreshing approach to customer service are what separates RIGS from the competition and impersonal feel of the “big box” chain stores. Let our staff guide you to personal fishing/rafting success with intimate hands on knowledge of the region.

Walk Wade
Float Fishing
Gunnison Gorge
Fish Report
Tenkara Guides
FAQ’s
- Southwest Colorado Fly Fishing Guide Service - Ridgway, Ouray, Telluride & Montrose
  
  Walk and wade the Uncompahgre River and its Tributaries in Ridgway State Park. Southern Colorado’s newest tail water fishery below Ridgway Reservoir, offers anglers a chance to discover an unparalleled fishing experience year-round. Extensive rehabilitation has resulted in prime habitat for Rainbow, Brown, and Cut-throat trout with catch and release waters revealing deep runs and large pools. Whether you are a veteran or novice, our certified professional guides will provide you with a quality angling experience.

Rafting Trips
Inflatable Kayak Trips
FAQ’s
Raft Guide Training
- Southwest Colorado Family White Water Rafting Trips - Gunnison, Uncompahgre & San Miguel River.
  
  RIGS White water rafting trips, on a favorite Western Colorado river, offer your family the best adventure raft and kayak tours and whitewater rafting vacation in the Ouray, Telluride, Montrose and Durango CO mountain region. Our adventure raft trips in Colorado offer half-day to multi-day river float trips with fun rapids on the Lower Gunnison River (Gunnison Gorge / Black Canyon & Escalante Dominguez sections), Uncompahgre and San Miguel River. Beginner to expert welcome, with a focus on family fun and the region’s most qualified white water river rafting staff. Your safety is our Top Priority!

River Tubes
Stand Up Paddle Board
Photo Tours CO
Shuttles
- Get Outside, Have some Fun, Explore SW Colorado
  
  Hungry for more Adventure? Consider our Stand Up Paddle Board Instruction, Affordable River Tubes, Guided Photo Tours,Boat Rentals and self-supported River Shuttles as just some of the many ways to enjoy Southwest Colorado on your next vacation. We also offer many seasonal specialty clinics & courses like: Fly Tying, Tenkara Fly Fishing, River Guide Training & Learn to ROW Course and much more. Break the mold by creating a Custom Group Activity for your corporate group, wedding party or family reunion - experience adventure your own way.

Company History
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- Welcome to Colorado! The RIGS Team is ready to outfit your next adventure
  
  Experience the RIGS difference. A family business, guide owned and operated, built from the ground up by providing exceptional customer service and acquiring the best permitted access to top quality waters in Southwest Colorado since 2001. Ouray Counties “First and Only” Fly Shop, Guided Fly Fishing and White Water Rafting Outfitter with the region’s best trained and most qualified Professional Guide Staff dedicated to providing each trip in a fun, safe and educational manner. See why we call Ridgway home and consider it the very best of Colorado! – RIGS Team

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- Ready to plan your next Adventure in Southwest Colorado? We've got FUN covered!
  
  Experience the RIGS difference - let our friendly and helpful Reservation Staff make your vacation a success. (Visit our: Adventure Schedule for self-guided trip planning success!) Expect professional and courteous service supported by our state of the art 24/7 Online Reservation System featuring: emailed Detail Trip Confirmations, Instant Quotes and Secure Payment Gateway.
  
  Need to create a unique Custom Group Trip the whole group will enjoy? We specialize in private party itineraries designed to make group logistics easy for your Corporate Retreat, Wedding Party, Family Reunion or Special Event. At RIGS we’re accustomed to handling groups of all interests and sizes – we look forward to helping create your next adventure.