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Rio Grande River - South Fork

The headwaters of the Rio Grande offer miles of Gold Medal Water with ample public access. This large, freestone river is home to a wild population of brown and rainbow trout, making it a fly fisher's paradise.

South Fork / Colorado
AreaSouth ForkSouth Fork
Coordinates37.66920, -106.64390Open in Maps for navigation
ActivityFishingColorado water directory

Before you go

Useful details for planning.

Lodging

Lodges,cabins, and camping available in and around South Fork.,rentalsGuides:Several excellent fly shops and guide services in South Fork.,accessibility:Many areas are easily accessible from the highway.},fishingDetails:{primarySpecies:Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout,bestSeasons:The salmonfly hatch in June is famous. Hopper fishing in late summer is also excellent.,bestTimes:Mid-day during hatches.,fishingMethods:Float fishing from a raft or drift boat, and wade fishing.,restrictions:Artificial flies and lures only in Gold Medal sections.