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Conejos River Anglers
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Antonito, Colorado · San Luis Valley

Guided fly fishing on the Conejos River

Full-service fly shop, guided wade trips, and cabin-and-fish packages on the largest tributary of the Rio Grande — with guided water on the Rio de los Pinos and La Jara.

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4.8 · 125 Google reviews Shop · Guides · Cabins 34591 State Hwy 17
3Rivers Guided
6Guides on Staff
5Cabin Rentals
$395Full Day, 1 Angler
River Report · 04/08/2026
“The Conejos has been fishing great. The flows out of the reservoir are about 40 cfs now, with the lower Conejos at 280 cfs… stoneflies and some larger mayfly nymphs working the best right now.”
40 cfsBelow the reservoir
280 cfsLower Conejos

Local Waters

Three rivers.
One high‑country valley.

The Conejos is the largest tributary of the Rio Grande. We guide it from the Platoro tailwater meadows to the walk-in fly water east of Antonito — plus two smaller rivers most anglers never find.

01

The Lower Conejos

Running along Hwy 17 east of Antonito, the Conejos offers several miles of walk-in trout fishing. From Aspen Glade campground to Menkhaven, the “fly water” gives easy access to some great fishing.

02

The Upper Meadows

Tailwater below Platoro Reservoir — three miles of high mountain meadow. The upper meadow is a serpentine wonder that cries out for a visit.

03

Rio de los Pinos

Great dry-fly fishing from late June through July. We guide upper sections that run along the Cumbres & Toltec Railroad — nice browns and some of the best scenery in southern Colorado.

04

The La Jara

Remote canyon meadows on the upper river. Wonderful brookies and browns — a rugged river that is a real pleasure to fish.

Guided Trips

Wade trips, straight from the shop

Rates as published by the shop. Call (719) 376‑5660 to book.

Full Day

Full Day Wade Trip

Meet at the shop at 8am, back around 5pm. Lunch included. Four-person trips include two guides.

  • 1 angler$395
  • 2 anglers$475
  • 3 anglers$555
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Morning Wade Trip

A guided half day on the water, starting with the morning bite.

  • 1 angler$325
  • 2 anglers$395
  • 3 anglers$450
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Afternoon Wade Trip

A half day of guided fishing through the afternoon and evening water.

  • 1 angler$325
  • 2 anglers$395
  • 3 anglers$450
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Stay & Fish

Cabins by the shop. Guides out the door.

Five cabin rentals with full kitchens and outdoor grills, with nearby restaurants for dinner. Every package below includes lodging and guided fishing — rods, waders, and boots provided. Prices are per person.

2 Nights · 1 Day Guided

  • 1 person$640
  • 2 people$380
  • 3 people$315

3 Nights · 2 Days Guided

  • 1 person$1,150
  • 2 people$675
  • 3 people$540

4 Nights · 3 Days Guided

  • 1 person$1,690
  • 2 people$1,000
  • 3 people$810

5 Nights · 4 Days Guided

  • 1 person$2,200
  • 2 people$1,300
  • 3 people$1,045
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Your Guides

Six guides who live on this water

Valley-raised anglers and career guides — the crew at the shop has spent decades combined on the Conejos and the backcountry streams around it.

On the water with Conejos River Anglers

KK

Has extensively fished the Conejos and the backcountry streams in the area. If smaller streams are your desire, KK is the guide for the job.

Tom

His 10th season on the Conejos, after seven years at High Desert Anglers in Santa Fe. An avid angler and hunter.

Micah

Starting his 8th season. Second-generation Keys family angler, raised in the valley, with an anthropology degree from the University of New Mexico.

Bode

On for his 4th season. Fishing the valley from a young age, he loves chasing the bigger fish in the river — and helps out in the shop.

Diondre

A native Coloradan raised in Monte Vista, fishing the waters of southern Colorado all his life.

Julian

Entering his third season, with a wildlife biology degree from Adams State and a strong understanding of the Conejos and its fisheries.

The Fly Shop

Stocked for this river, not every river

A full-service fly shop on State Hwy 17 — flies tied for the Conejos hatch calendar, plus rods and reels, waders and boots, lines, leaders, and tippet. Order online or walk in and ask what’s working.

  • Flies — stoneflies, midges, dries, jigs, nymphs, streamers
  • Rods & reels, including Sage
  • Waders, boots & packs
  • Lines, leaders & tippet
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Good to Know

Before you come out

Questions? Talk to the shop.

Call (719) 376-5660
How does a full-day trip run?

Full-day trips typically meet at the shop at 8am and return about 5pm. Lunch is included, and four-person trips include two guides.

Do I need my own gear for a Stay & Fish package?

No — the packages include everything needed for the guided fishing, including rods, waders, and boots.

What's in the cabins?

Full kitchens and outdoor grills for dinner and breakfast, with nearby restaurants as well. There are five rentals: four cabins and a split house.

Where is the shop?

34591 State Hwy 17, Antonito, Colorado 81120 — on the road up the Conejos River canyon. Ask for Pat: (719) 376-5660.

Ready When You Are

The river is an hour from nowhere.
That’s the point.

Call the shop, or write us — we’ll get you on the water.

Call (719) 376-5660 conejosanglers@gmail.com
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