Fishing Guides in Pagosa Springs, Colorado

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What's Biting in Pagosa Springs

3 species reported in the Pagosa Springs area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.

Month-by-Month Fishing in Pagosa Springs, CO

Fishing in Pagosa Springs in January

January is a slower stretch for fishing around Pagosa Springs — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Pagosa Springs in February

1 species is active in and around Pagosa Springs in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Pagosa Springs's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Pagosa Springs in March

3 species are active in and around Pagosa Springs in March: Brown Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Pagosa Springs's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Pagosa Springs in April

3 species are active in and around Pagosa Springs in April: Brown Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Pagosa Springs's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Pagosa Springs in May

3 species are active in and around Pagosa Springs in May: Brown Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Pagosa Springs's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Pagosa Springs in June

3 species are active in and around Pagosa Springs in June: Brown Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Pagosa Springs's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Pagosa Springs in July

3 species are active in and around Pagosa Springs in July: Brown Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Pagosa Springs's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Pagosa Springs in August

1 species is active in and around Pagosa Springs in August: Brown Trout. Book one of Pagosa Springs's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Pagosa Springs in September

3 species are active in and around Pagosa Springs in September: Brown Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Pagosa Springs's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Pagosa Springs in October

3 species are active in and around Pagosa Springs in October: Brown Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Pagosa Springs's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Pagosa Springs in November

1 species is active in and around Pagosa Springs in November: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Pagosa Springs's 4 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Pagosa Springs in December

December is a slower stretch for fishing around Pagosa Springs — see the peak months above for better timing.

Fishing in Pagosa Springs

Pagosa Springs, Colorado offers freshwater fishing with 3 species reported in the area and 4 local guides ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.

Best Months

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Water Types

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What You Can Catch in Pagosa Springs

Brown Trout

For Brown Trout in Pagosa Springs, you're in the heart of some fantastic Colorado fly fishing. The San Juan River, particularly the stretch below the town's famous hot springs, is a prime location.

Full brown trout guide for Pagosa Springs

Walleye

Walleye fishing near Pagosa Springs requires a bit of a drive, as the high-country environment isn't ideal for them. Your best bet is to head south into New Mexico to Navajo Lake.

Full walleye guide for Pagosa Springs

Largemouth Bass

While Pagosa Springs isn't nationally known for Largemouth Bass, you can find some surprisingly good fishing in the region's smaller lakes and reservoirs. Navajo Lake, a short drive into New Mexico, is probably your best bet for consistently finding bass.

Full largemouth bass guide for Pagosa Springs

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