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Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado

Fishing

4.70

Scenic Salida Ranch

Adventure Details

Reservation fee

$19.25

Price per person

$174.99

Total

$0.00

Guest limit

2

Spin Fishing Allowed

No

Acreage

0

Fish Species

Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout

Amenities

River, Guides Allowed

Notes from the landowner

Enjoy just over one mile of the Little Arkansas River just outside of Salida, Colorado. This historic cattle ranch was founded in 1868. It has been in the family for 7 generations and still runs an active cattle operation. This property has had extensive river restoration work completed over the past several years. You will find phenomenal structure that offers pools, eddies, and riffles. The average brown trout will range from 12″ – 14″ but a few bigger fish will linger in the deeper holes. Come prepared with a 3-weight – 5-weight rod. There are plenty of casting lanes to target willing fish. River access is easy for people of all ages.

Due to livestock and other concerns, dogs and other pets are NOT permitted on this property.

Please keep in mind this is an active ranch that has cattle on the property. During the springtime, the mother cattle are very protective of their calves. Please do not try and pet the calves. Fences are being installed to keep the cows away from the river and anglers, this is to protect the riparian vegetation. This project should be completed by the end of the summer.

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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 flow report here.

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

Know the local regulations.

Recommended Rod: 3-5 wt rods are recommended

FAQs

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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

Aug 4, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful property to find solitude. Great stream and happy fish.

ma

Jul 4, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

This is a perfect little stream and I had a great day. I fished from about 9:30am-1:30 pm and landed 36 fish (lost a few more). The fish ran from 6" - 14" but most were in the 10"-12" range. Two were rainbows and the remainder were browns. A hopper-dropper rig works well. I used a gold chubby for the hopper and an HDA Fav for the dropper (tungsten head to get it down). Most of the fish took the dropper but a few aggressively slammed the Chubby. My only suggestion for this property would be clearer markings for how to walk along the stream while walking back to your car. While fishing of course you just work your way up stream but on the return it wasn't clear where you should go. I didn't want to walk in the hayfield and immediately along the river there were dead fall trees that made it difficult to get around.

da

Jun 14, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

All browns today, but have netted bows on previous trips here. Aggressive hits, muscular healthy fighters. Most all surface feeds in mid-current runs, along foam lines. No surface eats in stair-step deep pools (there are a lot of these features), but streamers run deep will tempt trout holding there. Mr. Hutchinson is a wonderful and gracious gentleman, always drops by to say hello. We are fortunate to have this property and relationship!

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