Full Day

SAN MIGUEL TELLURIDE

WALK WADE
FULL DAY GUIDED FLY FISHING - SAN MIGUEL RIVER

With extensive public fishing access, the San Miguel River Telluriude beckons anglers to experience one of Colorado’s last freestone (undammed) trout streams.

Clear fishable trout water, with abundant Stoneflies, Caddis, Pale Morning Dun, Blue Winged Olives, and Midges, are some hatches anglers can experience throughout the season. The San Miguel River that flows out of Telluride offers beginner, intermediate, and advanced anglers a unique opportunity to experience classic southwest Colorado dry fly fishing. Enthusiastic rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout abound with convenient prime river access between Telluride and Norwood and only 2.5 hours from beautiful Moab, Utah. As the San Miguel meanders its way through red-rock walls, scenic canyons, and forested banks, expect to be amazed at the river’s serene riparian ecology and fantastic trout fishing.

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Think About Your Goals
What do you want out of your full-day San Miguel guided fly fishing trip? When booking, communicate with our reservation team and let them know what you’d like to focus on or if you have limitations. Want to have fun and relax with family and friends?  Work on improving techniques and tactics? Perfect your cast and fly presentation? As we say, “it’s your trip”, so be sure to convey your goals and objectives in advance to maximize the experience.

Backyard Knowledge
As one of the closest guide service and fly shops to this prime fly-fishing location, the San Miguel River offers our guests quality fly fishing in a stunning river canyon setting – a great place to return to with family and friends year after year. Ask us how to “connect the dots” to include a San Miguel River trip as part of a regional day trip when considering other nearby activities or destinations like Ouray, Telluride, and Mountain Village.

Timing
As a freestone river, there are certain times throughout the year when fishing is extremely difficult for a short time during peak runoff in late spring and during heavy rains. The San Miguel River Telluride is most productive July through October, but snowpack and weather can allow start times as early as March and run as late as November. Speak to our reservations staff to find out current conditions and the best time to fish the San Miguel River.

Accessibility
On the San Miguel, some hiking and walk-wading in the river is necessary. Let our staff know if lite hiking is your limit. Our guides focus on catering your trip to your goals and skill level. Because we are going up in elevation, please remember to acclimate to elevation if you are coming from lower elevations. If you’re unsure, discuss it with one of our reservations specialists. Whether you are a veteran angler or a novice, our certified professional guides will provide you with a quality angling experience.

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WHAT WE PROVIDE

All-Inclusive + Lunch
We provide rod/reel and waders/boots or wade socks/boots (conditions dependent). All Full Day tours include a riverside Charcuterie Lunch (locally sourced meat, cheese, crackers, olives, nuts, fruit, cookie) and filtered water. Our guides provide access to their personal arsenal of hand-selected tools of the trade, including site-specific flies, nets, leader/tippet, nipper/forceps, flotant, indicators, and more. However, if you prefer to bring any of your gear, please do! Your guide is happy to help you get to know it better.

Low Client-to-Guide Ratio
For your benefit, we exclusively offer a low client-to-guide ratio of two clients per professional guide, so everyone receives hands-on attention and personalized service to help read the waters, form good habits, and understand local fishery behaviors. All guests receive private instruction with a professional fly fishing guide, with no mixed parties.

Transportation
Trips routinely meet and depart from our Fly Shop in Ridgway, with a thorough check-in process to ensure you are prepared. From there, your guide provides round-trip transportation to your fishing location as part of the experience, or you are welcome to follow the guide to the resource in your vehicle if you prefer.

Custom Meeting & Pick-Up Locations
Let RIGS bring the experience to you! Coming from Telluride, Mountain Village, or staying closer to the San Miguel River? Save drive time and get on the water faster with RIGS optional meeting or pick-up locations. Our advance online waiver process captures all participant details in advance, so our team is informed for easy on-site logistics and gear needs.

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*PLEASE NOTE:
In order to legally fish in the State of Colorado, anyone 16 years or older must possess a valid Colorado State Fishing License. The cost of the fishing license is not included in trip prices. Licenses can be purchased for periods of one day or more. We encourage you to purchase Fishing & Hunting Licenses Online prior to your trip.

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