If you have always wanted to go fly fishing in Colorado, Wit's End is your answer!  Our fly fishing vacations are the perfect activity for both beginners and experts, featuring pond, river, lake, and high country.

Our fly fishing vacations give our customers the best experience for fly fishing in Colorado. Whether you would like a guided fly fishing trip from sun-up to sun-down or would prefer a more leisurely approach, we cater to your Colorado fly fishing vacations desires.

The Experience
While at the Wit's End Guest Ranch, Resort & Spa, you will have the opportunity to indulge in world-class fly-fishing the way it is supposed to be. Conveniently located just outside of Durango, the ranch is set amidst the foot of the San Juan National Forest high-country, and the Weminuche Wilderness area. The rivers, streams, ponds, and lakes that surround the Ranch abound with trout of all varieties. We have three stocked trout ponds on the property and private access to ½ a mile of nearby Vallecito Creek. While fly fishing in Colorado, you will enjoy the complete southwest experience with awe-inspiring settings and views, glimpses of local wildlife and the ever-present history of the American West. We have the luxury and ability to match any skill level or fly-fishing desire with the appropriate fishing experience. From "high-country heaven" to "tail-water treasures", you name it, we have it.

For you lake fisher's out there, we offer guided experiences by boat on Vallecito Lake right here at the Ranch. Catch trophy Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Kokanee Salmon, and large lake trout, whether on the fly or spin fishing - providing you a truly remarkable lake-fishing experience.

You also have the opportunity to travel by horseback deep into the Weminuche Wilderness, unlocking the pristine, awe-inspiring Emerald Lake, Colorado's largest natural alpine lake. Experience the hard-fighting acrobatics of the world-famous San Juan River rainbows via drift boat or walk/wading. Challenge your skills in search of the almighty German brown trout looming in the depths of the Gold Medal Animas River. Hike to remote creeks and lakes loaded with wild cutthroats, rainbows, and browns.

We promote “Catch and Release”

Wit’s End Fly-Fishing can offer the following:

• Group and Private lessons
• Group or Private guided tours
• All gear - including waders, rods, and flies
• Transportation to fishing areas
• Multiple local rivers: Vallecito Creek and Pine River
• Lakes: Vallecito Lake and Ranch owned ponds

  The following are not local and require additional travel time.

• San Juan, Animas, Piedra, & Florida Rivers
• Navajo and Lemon Lake
• Float trips - San Juan & Animas River
• High country pack trips to Emerald Lake, Johnson Creek, Upper Pine and Upper Vallecito Creek.