Fishing
Gold Medal Fishing
The Upper Rio Grande Watershed offers some of the best fishing west of the Mississippi! The Rio Grande Club is located on the banks of the Rio Grande, with fishing access to more than a mile of private Gold Medal waters for club members. The Rio Grande and South Fork rivers meet right by the Club's Fishing Lodge, offering a fishing hotspot for anglers.
The Rio Grande Club and nearby town of South Fork are located beautifully along the longest stretch of Gold Medal waters for fly fishing in Colorado. This 20-mile section of the Rio Grande between Creede and Del Norte has Gold Medal designation from the Colorado Division of Wildlife, which means the highest quality aquatic habitat in Colorado and the best chance for catching trophy trout.
The Rio Grande headwaters begin in breathtaking apline meadows above the nearby town of Creede, descending into South Fork and continuing eastward toward Del Norte and the San Luis Valley floor. Within this stretch lies one of the most undeveloped, pristine rivers in the entire Southwest, with many tributaries flowing into the Rio Grande along the way. Trophy rainbow and brown trout abound in these waters. The Rio Grande Club's private waters are along the plentiful stretch between South Fork and Del Norte. Anglers can cast the line from their boat or the river's edge. When the water level decreases, the Rio Grande offers wade-fishing opportunities.
Other native wildlife that can be seen along the Rio Grande include Bighorn Sheep, Mule Deer, elk, moose, muskrat, bobcat, weasel, black bear, mountain lion and coyote. The Rio Grande Watershed and San Luis Valley are along vital bird migration routes, making the area rich in birdlife---including waterfowl, warblers and other songbirds and raptors. Binoculars and a bird field guide are a must!
The area also offers a number of creeks, lakes and reservoirs with year-round fishing opportunities. Float trips down the Rio Grande from Creede to the club's unique Fishing Lodge are a popular activity among members--for Gold Medal fishing, wildlife watching and good old-fashioned fun!
* Gold Medal waters support recreational fishing by keeping fish in the water so they can grow to a larger size. Club waters are 100 percent barbless, fly fishing and catch and release only. Fishing licenses are required. Click here to learn more about the incredible fishing opportunities around South Fork, Colorado.
Fishing Lodge
The Club's spacious Fishing Lodge is a member community shared space located between Hole #3 and the Rio Grande. The 1,700 square foot lodge provides ample room for any size group, with a full kitchen and bar, pool and poker tables, big-screen TV, wraparound deck and event lawn. It's the perfect location for an afternoon of angling or a private event. All features of the fishing lodge are open only to members and guests. Fishing licenses are required for everyone over age 17.