Fish Pristine Private Waters
Near Durango Colorado
Discover your new favorite fly fishing spot
Booking with Expedition Outside is the easiest way to fish undisturbed, secluded, private waters.
Here’s how it works.
- Find private water near you.
- Check availability and book your dates.
- We send you a map and give you a rundown of the property.
- You and up to four friends have a killer day of fly fishing.
Explore Private Waters Near You
Bardin Ranch – Lower Animas
The only thing bigger than this stretch is the size of the fish holding there! If you are ... EXPLORE
Craig Ranch – Lower Animas
A beautiful one mile stretch on the lower Animas River, where large browns and rainbows feed on EXPLORE
Diamond M Bar Ranch – Upper San Juan River
Have the views and the fish all to yourself here at the Diamond Bar M Ranch. The only ... EXPLORE
Hidden Gem-2700′ on Rio Grande Gold Medal
The Rio Grande is a magical river… the stuff legends are made from. The Hidden Gem is a ... EXPLORE
Kichelmann Canyo – San Miguel
Near Nucla, Colorado, you can find some of the most unique water in the state. In Kichelmann ... EXPLORE
LaNoue DuBois Vineyards – Lower Uncompahgre
LaNoue Dubois Vineyards is a unique and beautiful property located in the Uncompahgre valley ... EXPLORE
Rafter T Ranch – Piedra River
The only thing bigger than this stretch is the size of the fish holding there! If you are ... EXPLORE
Red Creek Ranch – Lower Florida River
Big Browns and Rainbows hold in fantastic engineered habitat made for supporting trout ... EXPLORE
Redburn Flying R Ranch – The Dolores
One of the most striking landscapes in SW Colorado with waters often overlooked by many ... EXPLORE
Silence Ranch – The Dolores
The Silence Ranch is a beautiful 19 acre ranch nestled in the heart of the San Juans. Located ... EXPLORE
The Horseshoe – Lower Animas
You want to talk about big fish? This spot is the real deal. The Horseshoe has a diverse array ... EXPLORE
The Massive Hole – Lower Animas
The name says it all! This location has a huge riffle across this river that empties into a ... EXPLORE
Wonuka Farms – Upper Animas River
Come check out this unique private water access just minutes from downtown Durango! This ranch ... EXPLORE
Angler Reviews
“What a treat to be able to have a stretch of river all to yourself. Fishing the best spots, rather than what might be available on public water. Booking couldn’t have been easier and the directions and signage were great. Looking forward to exploring more of this great portfolio of properties.”
Adam R.
Not sure where to fish?
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What's the difference between public and private water fishing?
On public water, fish are more pressured, harder to catch, and finding a quality spot to fish on your own is difficult. On Expedition Outside private water, you will not find any other anglers, besides your party, you will have the most up to date information on fishing conditions, and healthier unpressured fish. Because of this there are some monsters hiding on our private water spots.
Will I have to hire a guide?
Most of the time a guide is NOT required, but on some properties the owners require you to hire a guide. This information is located on each private water listing.
Can I Fish with a spinning rod?
No, our private water is fly fishing only in order to preserve the quality of fishing and health of the ecosystem.
How can I list my property?
An Expedition Outside Outside dedicated account manager will reachout to you directly. We pride ourselves on the support our landowners receive both in property management and establishing realistic market rates. Please begin by emailing our CEO, Christian Barnes directly at [email protected] and someone will be in contact with you in 24 hours.
How do landowners get paid for land access and usage?
Expedition Outside works with landowners to open access to private water fishing. We have internal data and resources which facilitate the priced at an attractive and competitive number for anglers. And each property will has a dedicated account manager who will work directly with the owners to attractively price each property and control access for you based on your wishes. We work to create a mutually beneficial reward for both the owners and anglers. List your property with Expedition Outside today to start earning money.
Is there a membership fee?
No, none, Zero. Expedition does not charge any membership fee for our customers either the landowners and/or adventurers. All private water is booked at a fixed day rate. You can book with up to four people.
Can I keep the fish I catch?
Our private waters are catch and release only in order to preserve the health of the ecosystem and quality of fishing for everyone.
Where is Expedition Outside Located?
Our corporate HQ is located in beautiful Durango, Colorado. We have private water locations all over the state of Colorado.
Is insurance provided for my property if I choose to list?
Yes, Expedition Outside has an insurance policy thru Hardford. We are happy to discuss our packages with any interested landowners. Please contact us directly.