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Salida, Chaffee County, Colorado

Fishing

4.31

Banana Belt Ranch

Adventure Details

Reservation fee

$19.25

Price per person

$134.99

Total

$0.00

Guest limit

2

Amenities

Guides Allowed

Acreage

0

Fish Species

Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout

Spin Fishing Allowed

No

Notes from the landowner

This property offers 1 mile of fly fishing access to the popular Arkansas River. Only 2 hours and change from Denver, anglers will be a short drive away from the popular vacation towns of Salida and Buena Vista. This valley comes alive during the summer and is a lot of fun for the family. Anglers can expect to net plenty of wild brown and rainbow trout during their visit. As you can see from the photos, the scenery isn’t bad either.

While on the property, your options are nearly limitless. The upper section of the property offers deep runs, steep banks, and large structure. With multiple fishing lanes, you will be able to target rising fish with a dry fly setup to euro nymphing and streamer fishing til your heart’s content. As you work your way downstream the river shallows out for 1/4 mile with pocket water. Towards the downstream boundary, you will find a large pool that holds plenty of fish. At the backside of this pool, the river picks up steam and goes into some great pocket water that holds opportunistic, aggressive fish.

Access is easy-moderate closest to the downstream boundary. Just follow the dirt road down to the river and follow the river upstream. Please note, at this property you only have access to one side of the river. The other side of the river is private property.

** All persons are now strictly prohibited from crossing the irrigation ditch anywhere on the property- typically done by walking across wood boards over the ditch. Anglers must travel up or downriver strictly on the riverbank/in the water.

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

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

5 AM - 8 PM

Fishing Information

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

Check your local flows. Ideal Flow Range 400 - 850 CFS

Please reach out to our local fly shop partner for the most up-to-date hatch and fly information.

Know the local regulations.

Fishing Season: March - December. Can be fishable in winter at times.

Rod Recommendation: 4-weight, 8'6" this is a great option for the Mother's Day caddis hatch. Use your 9' 5-wt for the all-purpose nymphing or hopper set up, and 9'6" 6-wt. for streamer fishing.

FAQs

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No. Once parked, all access is restricted to foot only.
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Salida, Colorado
Check out Salida, Colorado for local restaurants.
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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.
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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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ke

Apr 16, 2025

2 out of 5 stars

There are nice fish on this property. My definition of nice is 15" or so. Covered the entire property bottom-to-top. The video is confusing as there is no nice grassy area that I saw. My opinion is that dividing the property into quarters, the top quarter is shallow riffles, next quarter is a fairly long run with a deeper channel, then shallow riffles, and then the deeper pools followed by pocket water in the last quarter near the access road. While I did catch nice fish, I did not enjoy fishing this property. The wind direction may have played a factor, the road noise was aggravating. And on "our" side there is an irrigation ditch being maintained, so bulldozer and backhoes on "our" side the whole day. I found myself aggravated, not what I want out of a day. The flow was down, ~250 cfs so I was able to walk upstream along the dry cobbles for quite a ways, otherwise in the river or bushwhacking. But even so access is crazy hard and when flows come up, I would only fish the bottom quarter. I am not an aggressive wader, I was not comfortable trying the lowest pocket water (steep banks, brush). BUT, this was my experience and you may find it different/better. I caught fish in the lower quarter and the third quarter. Nothing in second and fourth/top quarter.

ct

Mar 5, 2025

3 out of 5 stars

Water temp was about 42 degrees and flow was around 220 cfs. Water was clear. Directions to the property and river were spot-on. We can only fish the east bank out to the mid river and are supposed to walk in the water or stay close to the bank and avoid the irrigation ditch. That made it tough to go downstream from the access point. Not sure how far downstream the property goes from the access point, but it would be almost impossible to fish due to the slope and the willow trees. Caught 1 nice 16 in rainbow for 4 hours of fishing on a zebra midge. I want expecting much action for this time of year, but I hoped too have seen more fish. The property didn’t have mulch in the way of the slow deep pools that tend to hold fish in the winter, but it looks like it would hold plenty of fish during the summer and fall. Flows above 500 cfs might make for tough fishing as you could get stuck higher on the bank trying to bushwhack through some pretty thick brush/trees.

bg

Mar 1, 2025

5 out of 5 stars

A late February visit found warm temps, sunny skies, and a low/clear river. I saw a few trout and caught a nice brown on a small zebra nymph. A couple passing rafters said they saw lots of trout in their journey down the river. Property was beautiful and I am grateful to RW and the landowner for making this property available.

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