Fishing Shops in Buena Vista, CO
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Where to Fish Near Buena Vista
Rivers & Streams · Colorado
Arkansas River
Tailwater browns below Pueblo Reservoir and a long wild section through the Buena Vista valley.
Prime in October: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Try: Parachute Adams, Blue-Winged Olive, Pheasant Tail Nymph
Lakes & Reservoirs · Colorado · About 36 mi
Eleven Mile Reservoir
High plains reservoir at about 8,600 feet. Rainbow and brown trout from shore and boat, ice fishing in winter.
Prime in October: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Try: Parachute Adams, Hare's Ear Nymph, Woolly Bugger
Rivers & Streams · Colorado
Frying Pan River
A tailwater below Ruedi Reservoir known for big rainbows feeding on mysis shrimp.
Prime in October: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Try: Parachute Adams, Blue-Winged Olive, Pheasant Tail Nymph
Rivers & Streams · Colorado
South Platte River
Tailwater gold medal water at Deckers and Cheesman Canyon. Tiny flies, big trout.
Prime in October: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Try: Parachute Adams, Blue-Winged Olive, Pheasant Tail Nymph
Rivers & Streams · Colorado
Blue River
Tailwater below Dillon Dam with big mysis-fed trout below the dam. One of the most technical waters in the state.
Prime in October: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout
Try: Parachute Adams, Blue-Winged Olive, Pheasant Tail Nymph
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ArkAnglers — Salida
Salida, Colorado· 23 mi
Founded in 1995, this retail fly shop serves anglers fishing the Arkansas River.