If you're an avid angler Durango is a great place to be! The San Juan mountain high country and the world famous tailwaters of the San Juan river share their wealth with worldclass fly fishing year-round. Additionally, the Animas river offers some wonderful fishing along with beautiful scenery and can suit the need of any angler with access ranging from; walking distance from the Strater to secluded areas of the Weminuche Wilderness.
Fishing Licenses Anglers 16 years of age and older are required to have fishing license. Bag limits for anglers under 16 is half the normal daily bag and possesion limit.
Colorado residents
Non Colorado residents
One day
$9
One day
$9
Five days
$26
Five days
$26
Annual
$31
Annual
$61
(Prices include Habitat Stamp)
Fishing in New Mexico
NM residents
Non NM residents
One day
$17
One day
$17
Five days
$29
Five days
$29
Annual
$30
Annual
$61
Guide Services
Animas Valley Anglers Animas Valley Anglers is a full service guide service dedicated to helping anglers on all fisheries throughout the Southwest including the Animas, Dolores, Rio Grande, mountain streams, lakes, private waters and the world-famous San Juan River located below Navajo Reservoir. AVA guides and teachers are full time professionals that will ensure a day on the water is safe, educational and fun. AVA is licensed and permitted through Navajo Lake State Parks, Colorado Division of Wildlife, BLM and US Forest Service.
Duranglers Fish the San Juans with us! In business for 21 years, Duranglers has provided their clients with some of the most diverse fisheries, experienced guides and knowlegable staff in the country.
If you're an avid angler Durango is a great place to be! The San Juan mountain high country and the world famous tailwaters of the San Juan river share their wealth with worldclass fly fishing year-round. Additionally, the Animas river offers some wonderful fishing along with beautiful scenery and can suit the need of any angler with access ranging from; walking distance from the Strater to secluded areas of the Weminuche Wilderness.
