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Animas Valley Anglers offers today's fly angler some of the best still water fly fishing in the Southwest. AvA guides large reservoirs, small alpine lakes and private ponds. Drop us a line for more info on still-water challenges for trout, small mouth bass, large mouth bass, pike, salmon, pan fish, carp and more.


Guided Lakes & Ponds
lake or pond
species
best time of year
how we guide it
finer points
Echo Canyon
Pagosa Springs Colorado
bass, crappie, catfish, trout, bluegill, perch
spring | summer | fall
drift boat or raft
Crystal clear lake were you can see your targets deep along weed beds. Great for kids and adults alike. Also great back up for muddy waters. Colorado state record large mouth is from Echo. 11 pounds, 6 ounces
Root Pond
Dolores Colorado
large rainbow, small mouth and large mouth bass
Late February to late October
drift boat
Sight fish trophy trout on our 8 acre private lake. 1 hour drive from Durango.
Haviland Lake
Durango Colorado
rainbow and Colorado Cutthroat
Late April to mid October
drift boat
Nice small lake close to Durango with mountain setting. Great for kids and families. Stocked Colorado Cuttroat and rainbow trout.
Spud Lake
Durango Colorado
brook trout
May to mid or late October
Alpacka Rafts
Short 1 mile hike to this small lake. Pack in an Alpacka Raft for serious alpine lake fun. Great setting and nice fish.
Puett Reservoir
Mancos Colorado
trout, pike, small mouth bass, perch
Mid April to November
drift boat
Fish big rods, big flies for big pike. You have a chance at a fish over 10 pounds!

Totten Lake
Mancos Colorado

trout, pike, small mouth bass, perch
Mid April to November
drift boat
Nice lake for the family and some steady fishing.
McPhee Reservoir
Dolores Colorado
smallmouth bass, trout, salmon
Late June to November
drift boat
Large reservoir with many fishing opportunities.
Pastorias Lake
Durango Colorado
rainbow trout, bass, blue gill
Late March to November
drift boat or raft
Small lake close to durango. Great for kids and families. We also offer a more intensive 2 hour casting lessons here.
Andrews
Durango Colorado
rainbow trout, brooks
May to mid or late October
raft or bank
Stunning setting high in the San Juan mountains.
Many of our lakes have been fishing well. They are a great alternative to muddy rivers and make for a great family outing for kids. Vetren anglers also find these still water fisheries to a fun day out on the water. Our guide trips are available throughout the year and we guide most of the lakes listed above out of our drift boats. Contact us to book a trip or for more info. Our permits for these fisheries are either DOW or National Forest Service. Root Pond is a private lake.

 

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