Fishing Guides in Telluride, Colorado

Browse 2 fishing guides and charters available for booking.

What's Biting in Telluride

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

Month-by-Month Fishing in Telluride, CO

Fishing in Telluride in January

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

Fishing in Telluride in February

1 species is active in and around Telluride in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Telluride's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Telluride in March

3 species are active in and around Telluride in March: Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Telluride's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Telluride in April

3 species are active in and around Telluride in April: Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Telluride's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Telluride in May

3 species are active in and around Telluride in May: Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Telluride's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Telluride in June

3 species are active in and around Telluride in June: Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Telluride's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Telluride in July

3 species are active in and around Telluride in July: Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Telluride's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Telluride in August

1 species is active in and around Telluride in August: Channel Catfish. Book one of Telluride's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Telluride in September

3 species are active in and around Telluride in September: Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Telluride's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Telluride in October

3 species are active in and around Telluride in October: Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Telluride's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Telluride in November

2 species are active in and around Telluride in November: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Telluride's 2 local guides to target them.

Fishing in Telluride in December

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

Fishing in Telluride

Telluride, Colorado offers freshwater fishing with 3 species reported in the area and 2 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

freshwater

What You Can Catch in Telluride

Largemouth Bass

Don't expect trophy largemouth bass in the high-altitude environs of Telluride, but dedicated anglers can find some surprisingly productive fishing in the region's reservoirs. While not a typical largemouth destination, bodies of water like Miramonte Reservoir, located a drive from Telluride, offer opportunities for bass fishing.

Full largemouth bass guide for Telluride

Walleye

Walleye fishing near Telluride presents a unique challenge, as the high-altitude environment isn't their typical habitat. However, anglers willing to travel a bit can find walleye in reservoirs further afield.

Full walleye guide for Telluride

Channel Catfish

Channel catfish aren't typically the first species that comes to mind when thinking about fishing near Telluride, but dedicated anglers can find them in some of the larger reservoirs in the region. While not a common target, bodies of water like Ridgway Reservoir, located a drive from Telluride, may hold some channel cats.

Full channel catfish guide for Telluride

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