Smith Fork Ranch and the Legendary Salmon Fly Hatch

Many anglers, novice and experienced, have enjoyed the infamous Salmon Fly Hatch on the Gunnison River here in Colorado.  Enormous trout gorge themselves on these tasty morsels for about 2 weeks a year.  Whether you are an expert, novice or are looking to experience the passion of Fly Fishing for the first time we have the place for you.  Smith Fork Ranch can help you experience this amazing natural phenomenon while treating you to comfortable, luxurious, yet rustic accommodations, 5 star cuisine and horseback riding on miles of trails through the backcountry of the Gunnison National Forest.  The Smith Fork of the Gunnison runs through the ranch and provides private fly fishing access along with five trophy trout ponds as well as unmatched personal service.  Challenge yourself while joining the Smith Fork Family and try to accomplish the SFR “Grand Slam” which is catching all five species of trout during your visit to the ranch.   

The Salmon Fly Hatch truly is the pinnacle of dry fly fishing in America. Here at Smith Fork Ranch our attentive staff will make sure that your every need is taken care of so you can focus your attention on the perfect presentation of a huge dry fly to a monster trout on the Gunnison River from June 22^nd to July 15^th. Some people only dream of an experience like this, but here at SFR we make the dream come true.

“You won’t believe your eyes when you present dry flies the size of silver dollars to trout lurking in the depths waiting to stuff another salmon fly into their overly stretched bellies.  This most amazing fly fishing trip will be under skies filled with hatching Salmon Flies.  Your friends, family, and colleagues will be envious hearing about your experience on the river with Smith Fork Ranch, and our prehistoric friend the Salmon Fly.  Join me and my accomplished guide staff for one of mother natures most astonishing events.”

Cameron W. Davenport (Head Outdoor Guide)

Please contact Cameron with further questions about the Salmon Fly hatch. cameron@smithforkranch.com