Fishing
Animas River - Durango Section
Flowing right through the heart of Durango, the Animas River is a Gold Medal fishery known for its large, strong rainbow and brown trout. It offers fantastic public access via a river trail and is great for both wade fishing and float trips.
Durango / ColoradoBefore you go
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Full range of hotels, motels, and vacation rentals in Durango.,rentalsGuides:Numerous fly shops in Durango offer gear, guided wade trips, and float trips.,accessibility:Paved river trail provides excellent access, but wading requires navigating rocky riverbeds.},fishingDetails:{primarySpecies:Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout,bestSeasons:Post-runoff in summer (Jul-Aug) and fall (Sep-Oct) are prime time.,bestTimes:Varies with hatches, but midday is often good, especially in cooler months.,fishingMethods:Fly fishing (nymphing, streamers, dry flies), spin casting with lures.,restrictions:Artificial flies and lures only in the Gold Medal section.