Duranglers is surrounded by great water. We have high mountain creeks, bubbling streams, lakes and reservoirs, and great rivers. They all hold beautiful fish in good numbers and we have been your source for fishing all of them since 1983.

We have one of the most exciting trout waters in America, the San Juan River below Navajo Dam, just a scenic and easy fifty minute drive from Durango, Colorado. Duranglers has been guiding fly fisherman on the San Juan River longer than any other guide service. Come share our expertise on this spectacular river and land a fish of a lifetime! Check out the Duranglers and the San Juan Section.

The newest Gold Medal Fishery in the state of Colorado flows two blocks from Duranglers. This exceptional river has overcome its legacy of mining and has developed into a great fishery. A great population of rainbows, huge predatory brown trout, and great water make this river a pleasure to fish. Join us for either a float trip or a wade trip down El Rio De Las Animas Perdidas.

Compared to many western rivers, the Dolores is user-friendly. It doesn't take a monumental effort to wade through the shallows to get into position for casting. You can always select and reach the perfect spot to make your cast.

In cooperation with Black Canyon Anglers, Duranglers offers three day float fishing trips down the wild Black Canyon of the Gunnison. A true wilderness trip, the Gunnison is limited to two commercial launches a day making wildlife encounters very common. This trophy water holds large rainbows and many feisty browns. Join us for one of the most memorable float trips in the world.

The Rio Grande flows out of the high country near Creede, Colorado and through the San Luis Valley. This big river has amazing hatches of Green Drake Mayflies, Salmon Flies and other stoneflies, Caddis, and lots of mayflies. We offer float trips on the Rio Grande from the end of runnoff until the water drops to its late summer flow - most years June 15 - August 1. Schedule a trip with us to float this amazing river. Float through one of the most amazing river valleys in the state. This is the trip for the dry fly addict.

Originating in the awe-inspiring Weminuche wilderness, the Piedra is a prime example of western fly fishing. Rugged and beautiful this river will test even the most experienced angler and captivate the beginner. Piedra fish are spunky and versatile, requiring dry flies one minute, nymphs the next and streamers when you least expect it.



Public access to the Los Pinos, locally known as The Pine, is limited below Vallecito reservoir. The public water above the reservoir is classic pocket water but it takes a little while to hike to. The lower water is private and can be accessed with a Duranglers guide.



If you like fishing smaller mountain streams, then Durango is the place for you. There are more creeks to fish than there is time in ones life to fish them all. The Rainbow, Cutthroat, Brown and Brooke trout in these waters are all wild and live in some of the most beautiful mountains in the world.