Fishing Guides in Durango, Colorado
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Heads Up Flyfishing
Book with the premier Durango fly fishing guide service, Heads Up Fly Fishing! We offer float & wade trips on the San Juan River, Animas River, & more.
Optimistic Outfitters
Now booking Louisiana Marsh trips. Want to have a reel good time? Tackle your dream fishing vacation today!
Southwest Anglers LLC
Professional fishing charter service in Durango, Colorado. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!
Duranglers Fly Fishing Shop & Guides
The San Juan Angler
Full Service Fly Fishing Shop in Durango, CO
Aztec Anglers San Juan River Guide Service
Durango, Colorado
Aztec Anglers is the premier fly fishing outfitter on the Famous San Juan River New Mexico. One of the top tailwaters in the US.
What's Biting in Durango
4 species reported in the Durango area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Durango, CO
Fishing in Durango in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Durango — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Durango in February
1 species is active in and around Durango in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Durango's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Durango in March
4 species are active in and around Durango in March: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Durango's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Durango in April
4 species are active in and around Durango in April: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Durango's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Durango in May
4 species are active in and around Durango in May: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Durango's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Durango in June
4 species are active in and around Durango in June: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Durango's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Durango in July
3 species are active in and around Durango in July: Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Durango's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Durango in August
2 species are active in and around Durango in August: Smallmouth Bass, Rainbow Trout. Book one of Durango's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Durango in September
4 species are active in and around Durango in September: Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Durango's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Durango in October
3 species are active in and around Durango in October: Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Durango's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Durango in November
1 species is active in and around Durango in November: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Durango's 6 local guides to target them.
Fishing in Durango in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Durango — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Durango
Durango, Colorado offers freshwater fishing with 4 species reported in the area and 6 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
Best Months
Water Types
What You Can Catch in Durango
Smallmouth Bass
Durango might be known for its trout, but the smallmouth bass fishing in the area offers a feisty alternative, especially in the warmer months. Focus your efforts on the lower stretches of the Animas River as it flows south of town.
Full smallmouth bass guide for Durango →Rainbow Trout
When anglers think of Durango, they often picture fly fishing for trout, and for good reason. The Animas River, flowing right through town, offers excellent rainbow trout fishing.
Full rainbow trout guide for Durango →Largemouth Bass
Largemouth Bass fishing in the Durango area is best found in the smaller lakes and ponds scattered around the Animas River valley, as the river itself isn't ideal habitat. Lake Nighthorse, a relatively new reservoir, is quickly becoming a popular bass destination.
Full largemouth bass guide for Durango →Northern Pike
While not the first species that comes to mind when you think of Durango, there are opportunities to chase northern pike in some of the area's reservoirs. Vallecito Reservoir, located northeast of Durango, is your best bet for encountering these toothy predators.
Full northern pike guide for Durango →Fisheries near Durango
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Types of Fishing in Durango
Freshwater
1 guides available
Fly Fishing
1 guides available
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