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Things to do in Durango, Colorado (CO): The Best Fishing Charters & Tours
Once a frontier mining town, Durango draws thousands of tourists year-round for the myriad outdoor recreational activities and scenic beauty. Mountain bikers, rafters, kayakers, horseback riders, rock climbers, hikers, campers, hunters and fishermen are drawn to the two-million acre San Juan National Forest and to the San Juan mountains, the largest range in the Rockies. But the city's biggest tourist draw is a nine-hour historic train ride in a vintage steam locomotive. The Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, which hauled precious metals in the 1880s, now takes tourists for a 47-mile, open-air journey through mountains and forests and past abandoned mines to historic Silverton and back. Children and train buffs will relish the chance to climb into a locomotive and pore over railroad memorabilia at the railroad's museum. Skiers flock to the Durango Mountain Resort in winter, which also offers hiking, fishing, rafting and horseback riding in warmer months. Slow down your pace with a stroll past splendidly restored Victorian buildings in historic Downtown Durango and wind up a very active weekend in a local brewpub or saloon.
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1. RIO EPIC Outfitters
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5.0 based on 47 reviews
Rio Epic offers relaxing and educational float and wade guided fly fishing trips on all the great waters of the Southwest. Including the world-famous San Juan River Quality Waters, Animas, Rio Grande, Dolores, Pine, Mountain Creeks and more. We offer trips to fit any and all ability levels. New to fly fishing? No worry, we will have you casting and fishing in no time. Rio Epic is a home-based guide service located in Durango Colorado, however Rio Epic offers trips on all the great waters of the Southwest. We set up your custom day based on the best fishing along with your vacation plans and itinerary in mind. In most cases your fly fishing guide will meet you at your B&B, motel, hotel or VRBO. Rio Epic trips fish near the towns of Dolores, South Fork, Creede, Bayfield and Silverton Colorado. Let's fish, it's going to be Epic!
2. Fish and Sticks Angling
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
I am Cal and I have a passion for catching BIG fish and sharing that experience with others. That is why I started Fish and Sticks Angling. We catch BIG fish. We specialize in wade trips on the San Juan River. From beginners to more experienced anglers, we can get you on the fish.
3. The Kokopelli Angler
We are a full service, licensed, and insured Fly Fishing guide outfit with over 25 years of fly fishing experience, specializing in world class float and wade guided fishing trips for parties of any size, age, and experience level on the Legendary Tailwaters of San Juan River in glorious Navajo Dam, New Mexico
4. Southwest Anglers
Southwest Anglers is based in Durango, CO where owner and head guide James Brown (JB) lives with his wife and son. Thousands of days spent on the San Juan River has made JB extremely knowledgeable of the river and can show you where to find some big ones. As patient as they come and always wearing a big smile, JB is great at teaching beginners as well as guiding seasoned fishermen. He will make sure you have the best day the San Juan has to offer.
5. The San Juan Angler
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
