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Many excellent fishing opportunities can be found in and around Ridgway. Whether you are an expert or novice, you can experience great year-round fishing on our rivers and lakes, as well as float fishing or walk-and-wade, guided flyfishing trips and instructional clinics.
Visiting during the fall and winter gives you access to great fishing with less pressure, leading to more productive days and colorful trout. If you have never tried fishing during your winter vacation, you’ll discover there’s nothing quite like having the whole river to yourself on a crisp, sunny winter day.
Stocked, wild and native trout (brook, brown, cutthroat, and rainbow) can be found in the Uncompahgre River and its tributaries, including a designated Blue Ribbon catch-and-release tailwater fishery below Ridgway Reservoir. In addition, nearby are the Gold Medal Waters of the Gunnison River and gin-clear waters of the freestone San Miguel River. Fishing in surrounding alpine lakes may be the preferred choice for those seeking solitude and grand vistas.
Know Before You Go: A fishing license is required to fish all public Colorado waterways. Information on licenses and regulations may be found at www.cpw.state.co.us
The San Juan Mountains are a rugged, steep mountain range rising to just over 14,000 feet. These beautiful public lands offer adventures year round. If you are interested in exploring the San Juans, be prepared for challenging terrain that sometimes requires technical expertise and knowledge of the area.
Come prepared by doing research online to find maps, rules and helpful guidance from public agencies and user-generated websites. Utilize local expertise when you get into town by stopping in at our local gear stores. We highly recommend working with our local guide services that employ experts who can help you achieve your goals for world-class recreation. You can also take a course in: backcountry skiing, avalanche safety, rock climbing, ice climbing, and other valuable outdoor skills.
The Ridgway Area Chamber of Commerce promotes business and community development in the Town of Ridgway and the surrounding area. The Ridgway Visitor Center, located at 150 Racecourse Road, Ridgway, Colorado 81432 (across from Citizens Bank off of HWY 62), The visitor center is closed as of October 1st and will reopen Memorial Day weekend.
P.O. Box 544
Ridgway, Colorado 81432
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