Arkansas River Canyon

2025 Booking Changes: Anglers can only book 4 days total per year. A maximum of 2 consecutive days can be booked at a time.

This ranch is special. The landowner has invested nearly $1,000,000 into restoring the river for prime trout habitat. Just a few minutes away from downtown Salida, anglers can expect to catch 14-18″ wild brown, rainbow, and cutbow trout. The property provides anglers with 0.5 miles of fishing on a gold medal stretch of the Arkansas River, due to the amount of structure that has been put in place it fishes more like 1 mile. Accessing the river can be tough in spots but there are easy spots for younger anglers and people with mobility issues. If you’re willing to put in a little extra work, you’ll find some of the best runs and pools the Arkansas River has to offer. Due to the structure, the fish are opportunistic feeders that are willing to take a streamer at almost every turn.

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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8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

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

Check your local flows. 200 CFS is good for wading, much higher and you will have to fish from banks or boats. Too High - 800 CFS.

Contact a local fly shop 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.