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Del Norte, Rio Grande County, Colorado

Fishing

3.80

Rio Grande Ranch

Adventure Details

Reservation fee

$19.25

Price per person

$174.99

Total

$0.00

Guest limit

4

Acreage

17

Amenities

River, Dogs Allowed, Guides Allowed

Spin Fishing Allowed

No

Fish Species

Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout

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.

Do It Yourself Fishing

Infinite Outdoors is a technology platform that provides landowners with the ability to list their properties for recreational use and manage them in a conservation minded way. Infinite Outdoors is primarily dedicated to DIY Hunting and Angling, it is the angler's responsibility to be aware of weather, water flow, and river conditions. No refunds will be issued due to unfavorable conditions. It is the angler's responsibility to verify current conditions prior to arrival. Landowner calendars may show availability even when conditions are not favorable for fishing. In such cases, it is the angler's responsibility to check all local rules, regulations, and closures before fishing. Please review the Fishing Information tab for details that may assist in planning your trip. During warmer periods of the year, anglers are advised that early morning fishing generally provides the most favorable conditions.

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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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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.

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.

mn

Oct 6, 2024

2 out of 5 stars

This property has a Lot of potential! I saw some very large trout (24 plus inches) in the longer northern channel section. The issue is the access to the stream. A barbed wire fence lines the stream and there are no gates to get through it. Basically you have to scale the barbed wire to get in the stream and fish up or down river while wading in the stream. I spooked the fish because of this. There needs to be access points (Gates) made, and marked on the map in several areas. The smaller South Channel was productive with nymphing and dry droppers and much easier to access. Its a beautiful stretch of the Rio Grande with some extremely large trout but I give it only a two star rating because of the difficulty of access. Hopefully improvements can be made.

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