"Life is just passing time between fishing trips."©
South Fork Anglers guide service (SFA) offers guided Float Trips, Wade Trips, and fly fishing lessons on the Rio Grande near Creede & South Fork, Colorado.
Our guide philosophy is simple: provide the highest quality guided trips on the finest waters in the region. All of our trips take place on the Rio Grande, the South Fork River or their tributaries. For a guide to truly know and understand his home waters intimately he must be on the river every day without interruption to other rivers or regions. After all, why come to this area only to spend an hour or more of 'window time' traveling to another body of water that your guide may only visit occasionally?
Whether you choose to join us for fly fishing lessons, a wade trip, a full day float, or perhaps a multi day excursion including fishing on one of our 'Private Access Ranches', we are positive that SFA can tailor an angling vacation that will suit all your needs.
The Rio Grande Angler
in downtown Creede.&
Rainbow Sporting Goods
at the "Y" in Highways 160 & 149 in South Fork
For reservations and information call
Toll Free 1.877.656.3474 (FISH)
or 719.658.2955
E-mail Us
Float Trips
Float trips are our absolute favorite way to fish the Rio Grande. They allow the angler to reach sections of the river not accessible by foot. On the Rio Grande private property encompasses approximately 90% of the river. SFA is the only outfitter in the region that offers float trips on the entire river including the upper, middle and lower reaches of the Rio Grande.
| Float Trips | |
| Full Day | $400 |
| 1/2 Day | $300 |
Price is the same for 1 or 2 anglers
Don't forget to look at Trip Notes for a complete list of 'What to Bring' items for all fishing trips.
** Half day float trips are only available on the lower sections of river around South Fork. A full day float trip is 8 hours on the water, while a half-day is approx. 4 hours. Trip includes: guide, transportation to and from the river, gear and soft tackle (excluding leaders). Streamside lunch, and drinks provided on full day trips.
Wade Trips
Wade trips are a great way for anglers to spend more time 'working' quality water. Each season we teach hundreds of new clients the finer aspects of fly fishing. Your guide will be by your side and help you spot and stalk the elusive trout of the Rio Grande & South Fork Rivers.
We also offer wade trips to smaller streams in the area. In fact we are the only outfitter with access to the South Fork River and its tributaries. Don't assume that small streams only hold small fish. There are a lot of big trout caught while small stream fishing. Browns, rainbows, brookies and Rio Grande cutthroat can all be found in many of the small streams in which South Fork Anglers have access to. Catching all four species on the same day is called a Rocky Mountain Grande Slam, and is quite a special occasion.
Which is better? A Float Trip or Wade Trip? It simply depends on the type and style of fishing that the you prefer. For example, on float trips you can cast one time at each hole as you float by hundreds of prime fishing holes each day, or on a wade trip, you can cast 100 times at one hole. Variety is the spice of life!
| Wade Trips | |
| Half Day | Full Day |
| $250 | $350 |
Price is the same for 1 or 2 anglers
Don't forget to look at Trip Notes for a complete list of 'What to Bring' items for all fishing trips.
**A full day wade trip is 8 hours, while a half-day is approx. 4 hours. Trip includes: guide, transportation to and from the river, gear and soft tackle (excluding leaders). Streamside lunch, and drinks provided on full day trips.
Private Access Ranches
SFA is proud to offer fishing access to several exclusive & private ranches with stretches of river, streams, ponds and lakes. We have built long-standing relationships with landowners and gained access to several of the best private fisheries in the area. These fishing destinations are highly sought after and advance reservations are mandatory.
To ensure quality fishing, trips are limited to 2 anglers per guide. All Private Access Ranch fishing are 'Full Day' trips.
Private Access Ranch fees range from $35-$150 per rod and are in addition to the guide fees. Please call the shop for a detailed list and description of each.
Seasons & Hatches
No matter the time of year we would enjoy hearing from you, and all of us here at SFA hope to be able to spend some time on the water with you. Please click here to view information on the different seasons.
Guides
Our guide staff is comprised of local, courteous, and certified professionals who have intimate knowledge of the local waters. There is absolutely no one around that spends more time floating and fishing the Rio than the guides at SFA. Through countless hours, endless river miles and years of experience the SFA guide staff has mastered rowing techniques that will help put the angler in the best possible position to cast, hook, fight, and land your trophy fish.
