The Redburn Flying R Ranch

Redburn ranch private water fly fishing in Durango co

Barring natural causes that change river conditions, our being able to regulate who fishes what property when is a great advantage to the fly fisherman.

There are many factors that draw us to fly fishing including solitude, nature, and the tug of a hefty fish on the end of our line.

The Redburn Flying R Ranch

Pastoral valley flanked by beautiful red rock cliffs, just 20 minutes from Dolores, CO

Conveniently located within an hour drive of Durango, Telluride, and Cortez. Easy walking access to the water filled with nice structure and deep pockets. There is also great public water adjacent to the ranch that is much more easily accessed from the Flying R. You can expect to find Browns, Rainbows and even Cutthroat in the river. A variety of insect life can also be found there including Stoneflies, Caddis and Mayflies. Terrestrials and streamers have also been found to be effective depending on the season.

PRIVATE WATER DETAILS

Length of river stretch: 3000 ft with access to hard-to-reach public water

River type: Freestone

Species: Trout- Brown, Rainbow, Cutthroat, Brook

PROPERTY PRICE

Price per day: $131.25 per rod

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The Redburn Flying R Ranch

Location and Features

15 minutes from Dolores, Colorado
This is a favorite spot for local anglers
Lots of Rainbow trout holding
One of our largest stretches, lots of good holes and habitat, both sides of river

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The Redburn Flying R Ranch

DETAILS

Water typically flows at manageable rates creating an inviting fishing location to spend the cool spring and fall days. The Dolores river flows through a variety of different landscapes, from high mountains to desert.

This locale is right in between Rico and Dolores, with lush pastures, pine forest and beautiful red sandstone cliffs. It feels remote, but in only 20 minutes you can be in the quaint town of Dolores to grab a beer and lunch at one of the local establishments. A quick trip back and you’ll be ready to hit the evening hatch. Hatches in the area include midges, BWO, stoneflies, caddis, PMDs, and last but not least…Salmonflies.

In addition to being a great fishing destination, the Redburn Flying R Ranch is a working cattle ranch, producing beef served at many local restaurants. The ranch has been in the Redburn family for three generations and is still being operated by the grandson of the original owner. Two generations currently live on the property and they are happy to welcome anglers to their private paradise.

Streamflow: 664 ft³/s
Gage height: 3.89 ft