Special Fishing Expeditions

For those looking to add another famous western river to their fishing experience, great fishing can be found in all directions from the ranch.  Enjoy fishing in the Aspen Valley as Mt. Sopris towers off in the distance.  The Roaring Fork River is a freestone river that holds good numbers and sizes of Rainbows and Browns as well as an occasional native whitefish.  Try a combination float of the Lower Roaring Fork and the mighty Colorado River near Glenwood Springs.  How about a scenic walk/wade trip in the red stone walls of the legendary Frying Pan River?  Other Gold Medal water awaits only thirty minutes from the ranch. The Gunnison River around the North Fork confluence is a classic western fishery.  High desert canyon lands will be your views as you float on the stretch in or below the Gunnison Gorge.  If you take the jet boat ride into the Gorge, you will go where there is little fishing pressure for trout.  Be aware of the giant Salmon fly hatch early to mid June and lasts about two weeks.  The two and a half inch stonefly adults bring large brown and rainbow trout to the surface.  Walk and wade trips can be arranged here as well.

The upper Gunnison River in and around the town of Gunnison, is another home to an abundant number of trout.  With 15 plus miles of water in this area, many different floats/wades can be arranged.  Every year at the end of August through September, Kokanne Salmon run from Blue Mesa Reservoir up the Gunnison River to the East River for their annual spawn.  Just seeing and trying to catch these wily, bright red fish is an unforgettable experience.

These special fishing trips are available at an extra charge and need to be booked in advance of arrival, if possible.