Rico · CO · United States
Fish Creek Lodge
Fish Creek Lodge provides private fly-fishing on three miles of exclusive trout stream in Colorado's San Juan National Forest near Rico. Enjoy year-round fishing with peak brown trout season from June through September.
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Fish Creek Lodge provides private fly-fishing on three...
Fish Creek Lodge sits on three miles of private trout stream in the San Juan National Forest, a remote mountain setting near Rico, Colorado with access to the broader Telluride and Durango region. The lodge operates year-round, with summer and early fall offering the prime window for brown trout fishing on the lodge's exclusive water. Accommodations include lodging, guide service, and housekeeping; the lodge provides fly-fishing gear and can arrange transportation from nearby airports in Cortez, Durango, or Telluride. Beyond fishing, the property emphasizes hiking, wildlife viewing, and seasonal activities like cross-country skiing and snowmobiling in winter months.
Trout Stream FishingPrimary Method
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Rico · CO · United StatesLocation
Location
Fish Creek Lodge
Rico, CO, United States
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Species & Seasons
Target species and seasons
Lake TroutAvailable
Northern PikeAvailable
Common CarpAvailable
Tiger TroutAvailable
Rio Grande Cutthroat TroutAvailable
Methods
Fishing methods and approaches
Fish Creek Lodge offers a year-round experience, with fishing primarily focused on the three miles of private trout stream. While the lodge itself is open year-round, the prime fishing season aligns with the warmer months when the stream is most accessible and active. Anglers can expect excellent trout fishing throughout the summer and into the early fall, taking advantage of the pristine mountain setting.\n\nThe lodge emphasizes its location within the San Juan National Forest, highlighting activities like hiking and wildlife viewing alongside fishing. The winter months offer a different kind of experience with extreme solitude, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling, while summer activities include fishing, hiking, and day trips. The specific trout species and their peak seasons are not detailed, but the focus is on the quality of the private stream fishing available during the warmer months.
Trout Stream FishingPrimary
Fly FishingAvailable
Fly FishingAvailable
FreshwaterAvailable
Guided TripsAvailable
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