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Del Norte, Rio Grande County, Colorado

Fishing

2.00

Rio Grande Ranch

Adventure Details

Reservation fee

$9.99

Price per person

$174.99

Total

$0.00

Fish Species

Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout

Amenities

River, Dogs Allowed, Guides Allowed

Acreage

14

Notes from the landowner

Visit the beautiful San Luis Valley of Colorado and enjoy 1 mile of the North Channel of the Rio Grande River. The views at this property are absolutely stunning and the fishing is prime. This 5th-generation homestead was established over 150 years ago. The Rio Grande wraps around the ranch on both sides so you’re literally on an island. An island in Colorado!! Anglers can expect to catch 12-18″ brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. Toss some streamers for big browns lurking in the deep pools! River access is easy, although you’ll have to hop over some barbed wire fencing. 1/4 mile of the South Channel of the Rio Grande River is also available for access.

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Fishing Hours

Sunrise to Sunset

Fishing Information

Don’t forget your local fishing license, you can grab one online here.

Check your local flows.

Contact a local fly shop for the most up-to-date hatch and fly information.

Know the local regulations.

Fishing Hours: Sunrise to Sunset.

FAQs

No. Once parked, all access is restricted to foot only.
Towns, hotels, RV parks?
For properties listed as "Community Adventures" there is the possibility that a limited number of other anglers can be on the property at the same time. Just a heads up, some of our spots have other leases that might have anglers casting their lines too. So, hit 'request to book' and we'll make sure to confirm the availability before you pack your gear!
We think it's important to mentor the next generation of anglers. Youth between the ages of 13 and 17 are 50% off for all fishing and small game when you reserve on the Infinite Outdoors app. However, kids 13-17 will need to have an Infinite Outdoors Membership. Youth 12 and under are free and do not need a membership but must follow all property rules.
No, most of our property listings are available to Infinite Outdoors Members without a pass. If you plan on fishing on a regular basis talk to our support team and see if a pass might make sense.
Not all properties have signs, so be sure to check the property boundaries and information in the Infinite Outdoors app.
Access your adventure on the IO app before heading out the door, all the information and maps will be on the app so you don't need service to navigate your adventure. Also all property maps will download offline onto your app so you can always see where you are on the property, even without service.
We can't guarantee you'll catch fish every time—fishing always comes with a bit of unpredictability due to factors like weather and fish behavior. However, we do everything we can to boost your chances! We offer information on local fly shops so you can get the best tips and gear recommendations. As for the size of the fish, it really depends on where you're fishing. We aim to connect you with spots where you have a good shot at landing some great catches, but it's all part of the Do-It-Yourself fly fishing adventure!
Download and use the Infinite Outdoors app for directions to the property, boundary lines, access points, and more. These maps can be found in the adventure layer on the app home screen or in your list of adventures under the "Adventures" tab.
Adventures must be cancelled 48 hours or more prior to the trip. Any cancellations made within 48 hours will result in partial or full charges.
Yes, each active angler on the property must be an active Infinite Outdoors member and must be invited, and accepted, to the adventure through the platform.
Non anglers require prior approval. Once approved they must still be IO members but may be subject to reduced price or free outdoorsman fee. If this applies to you, please reach out to IO.
Your downloaded adventure and map in the IO app is your proof of booking. Be prepared to present it upon request.
Unavailable dates may be due to properties already being booked to capacity, landowners have not yet made dates available, or we are resting the property for conservation purposes. Feel free to contact an Infinite Outdoors member or support team if this issue arises.
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Reviews

fi

Apr 26, 2025

1 out of 5 stars

Not sure if it was my timing, or the flows, but I didn't catch any fish on either of the channels at this property. The main channel is full of willows, brush, etc and accessing the river is very difficult. I didn't see any structure in the river and I hiked to both boundaries, it's essentially one large canal/run, the best fishing spot was right at the bridge where you park. I brought a pool noodle (cut down to 18") to easily navigate under the barb wire (which worked great), but there are very few fly fishable sections, would be good for spin fishing though. The small channel has more structure and I saw some fish rise but wasn't able to net anything. I drove to south fork and netted some fish before end of day.

sh

Sep 3, 2024

4 out of 5 stars

Four of us fished this property on Saturday the 24th of August. The water was beautiful and running at nearly perfect levels for wading. We started out on the north channel, and yes the river is tough to get into, but it is worth it. The brush and the barb wire fences make this tough to access but we managed without too much trouble. I definitely wouldn't wear waders, you could tear them on the fences. Once in however, we all caught fish. Several nice browns were landed and a couple small rainbows. Nearly everything was caught on top water hopper imitations, and pink seemed to be the better color that day. We fished the southern section on the way out and it is a pretty short section, especially for four people. One of our guys lost the biggest brown of the day in this water. It cleared the water several times and we all agreed it was well over 20". All and all it was a very enjoyable property and we will keep it in mind for the next time we are in the South Fork area. - Shon

hl

Jul 26, 2024

1 out of 5 stars

I caught 2 small browns and only saw 1 rising rainbow all day. I attributed that to the heavy rain which fell the previous evening and gave the water a little color. But after I returned home and spoke to a friend who had previously fished there a couple of weeks earlier, he told us he hadn’t seen any fish at all. Access to the river is very difficult—the barbed wire is an almost impenetrable fence. I would recommend anyone wanting to fish there take a pair of heavy leather gloves to wrestle with it and don’t wear waders. The banks are covered with long dense grass covering some big holes which makes it difficult to walk. Difficult conditions with little reward.

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