Dolores River Fly Fishing
The 36th most popular fly fishing river in Colorado.
Thursday 23 June 2016 06:02 GMT
Northeast of Delores and southwest of Telluride, the Dolores River is popular with fly fishermen. The Dolores River starts up near Lizard Head Pass and runs downstream 48 miles to McPhee Reservoir. You can expect to find rainbow trout, brook trout, brown trout and cutthroat trout.
Some of the best sections for fly fishing on the Dolores River is near the town of Rico. There are plenty of deep pools and long riffles. The challenge downstream of Rico is the private property along the banks. The best public access is upstream of Rico.
Overall, Dolores River is the 36th most popular fly fishing river of all 47 fly fishing spots in Colorado.
Dolores River with Duranglers Outfitters (CO/US)
Dolores River with Duranglers Outfitters (CO/US)
MORE INFORMATION
Local Contact(s): San Juan National Forest (970) 882-7296; CO Visitors (800) COLORADO
Recommended Book: "50 Best Tailwaters to Fly Fish" from Wendy Gunn
Recommended Map: "Trail Map For Telluride, Silverton, Ouray" from Trails Illustrated
Best Season: Jun. - Sep.
Average Difficulty: Easy
Base Camp: Priest Gulch Campground
Luxury Loding: Dunton Hot Springs, Delores (970) 882-4800
Breakfast Restaurant: Vic's Diner, Dolores; The Coffee Shop, Dolores
Reference Source: click here http://www.fs.usda.gov/sanjuan/
Article Source:
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GPS: 37.779161, -107.956553
Date Published: 12/27/2015
Date Updated: 6/23/2016
ID: 21729
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