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Managed by: San
Juan National Forest, Weminuche Wilderness Area, Southern
Ute Indian Reservation
Access by: Vehicle
and foot
Altitude: 6,800
to 11,000
Type of Water:
Freestone stream, pocket water
Best Times: Late
June to October
Hatches: Golden
stoneflies, salmon flies, caddis, mayflies
Maps: USFS San
Juan National Forest, USGS Cimarrona Peak, Oakbrush Ridge,
Bear Mountain, Chimney Rock and Allison 7.5’ quadrangles
A small river flowing
through granite box canyons and tilting sedimentary rocks,
the Piedra is more intimate than most other streams draining
the San Juans. The complex stream structure and currents make
each section of the Piedra interesting. Add to that the fact
that the Piedra is a wild stream with few miles accessible
by vehicle and you’ve got nearly perfect trout water.
The Piedra supports
a large population of browns, rainbows and cutbows, with many
fish in the 12 to 14 inch class. On a good day fish seem to
charge out from every lie to take flies.
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