Nice fishing set up but needs more trees and a playground for the kids. I am not a fisher but hubby…read moreis and we sometimes have our grandkids with us. Most kids only sit still for a little while. A playground would be awesome!

Great place to take the kids fishing. My son caught this 20" and about 4lb trout on 12/4/2021.read more

Listed as an easy 4x4 road. It is a steep, rough, one lane road with blind curves, no guard rails…read more Ir was not a bad 4WD ride. Camping, hiking and fishing at the lakes. Significantly cooler and more windy than below. Trout lake is much prettier and easier to get to but perhaps that is not the point of this drive.

First off, I have NOTHING negative to say about the store or the staff. It is all first rate! I…read morebooked a half day guided trip with them. I went and spent the morning catching fish all morning. The problem was, they were all between 4-6". I'm not suggesting that some were small, I am saying every single fish was that size. To be honest, I did not know that anyone fished for fish that small on purpose. Why would you?? My guide was incredibly friendly and very knowledgable so I am a little surprised about the outing. I know a half-day trip limits locations but this was incredibly disappointing. It was a lot of money for the outing and to say I have buyer's remorse would be an understatement. So if you book and they tell you they want to take you out to the La Plata River, please insist on a different location.

This tale will be told in three parts and reflects the experience we had in the shop and with their…read moreguide Rob C. Background: Son takes dad on a fishing trip to celebrate his retirement. Part the first - Booking our float trip on the San Juan river was simple. Called up Duranglers, spoke with Spencer, got some preliminary instructions, gave payment for half. Took 10 minutes. Received subsequent emails, phone calls from Tom, the owner, about NM fishing licenses with relevant links and day of driving directions to the meeting location. Made navigating an unfamiliar territory seamless. Act II - Shop experience. I "needed" a new fly line. I walked out with much more! Prices were reasonable, shop guys were more than happy to shoot the breeze, and their selection was top notch. Great shop! Part three - The Rob Effect: Im a beginner fly fisherman, my dad was a first timer. I have had 10 or so guides over the last 3 years since taking this hobby up. Rob C. is tied with one other in N. CO as my favorite. He was patient, funny, and a wealth of knowledge about almost any topic. He is an unbelievably technical fisherman, his skill set and command of the rod is unparalleled. His respect for the river and the fish it contained was refreshing. I cannot recommend him highly enough! He made our trip the success it was. You will not be dissatisfied with any aspect of Duranglers!

Drove from Cortez to Doc's on a Saturday morning (6/14/25) to rent 2 kayaks. All he had was 2…read morepaddle boards and 2 sit-on-top sort of kayaks. No real, enclosed kayaks. Very misleading to advertise on your website that you have kayaks to rent. Also, nobody answers the phone!

Had so much fun out on the lake me and my family rented a pontoon boat it had a great stereo and we…read morecould even tube behind it! Everyone was also very friendly would definitely rent again.

Super friendly service they have a little bit of everything. Clean and cute store…read more Besides being a gas station, store with a little bit of everything they self fishing and hunting licenses equipment and rent paddle boards tubes, jeeps side-by-side, etc..

Great knowledgeable service. Wonderful staff. We were in Dolores for a week and this was my go to…read moredaily place.

The owner and staff at The San Juan Angler were amazing! I was visiting Durango for the week and…read moredropped in last minute to book a guide trip. They found a guide for me and arranged all my gear quickly. I was even able to get my license there. My fishing trip the next day was also amazing! Ethan was a great guide for telling me about the river, the ecology, and the trout. We were able to catch trout with nymphs and dries right in town! I would definitely recommend TSJA to anybody who is looking to do some fishing while visiting Durango.

This was our first fly fishing experience and we wanted a top notch guide. We had a great time with…read moreCole and plan to do it again next summer! Thank you San Juan Angler!

$10 day pass fee for paddle boarding. Not a lot of amenities on the weekend. Cleaner than expected…read more Will be back!

Mancos is about a 7 hour drive for us, and that itself is an exhausting trip. Luckily for me, and…read morefor anyone who decides to check this baby out, there are camping huts everywhere!! My favorite part of this trip for me was the laaaarggggeeee, expanding lake. It's very romantic to take your sweetie out for a walk and circle around that lake. There is lots of wildlife, so I suggest you don't carry a jar of honey, or you'll die. Nothing much to say, but it's definitely better than everyday activities. Hiking and Boating is a gift that doesn't happen everyday unless you're lucky enough to have that access. I love it, and hope to come back a second time. Otherwise, I do have crappy cellphone signal here.

Nice camping, poor execution and customer experience. Handled a miss reservation poorly and even…read moreblamed the customer for their staffs mistake.

We've stayed at several independent campgrounds throughout our travels; however, none compare to…read morethis one. The staff are so warm, welcoming, and friendly! On top of that, it'd be so easy to just let the location do all the work and neglect the facilities but the showers were amazing and incredibly clean. We will definitely be back!

We've always wanted to do a guided fly-fishing trip in this part of Colorado, since we come every…read moreyear to visit our son. My husband's birthday was the perfect opportunity, especially when we discovered RIGS was located right in Ridgway, where we were staying. They serve the whole region and are very convenient to Ouray as well. We chose the High Country full-day trip for two. RIGS was very accommodating--David answered all our questions in person, and Nick helped us book over the phone. Both were patient and professional. Our son, who works locally as a Climbing Instructor and Guide for Basecamp Ouray, might've joined us, but we didn't know his schedule until the last minute. Despite it being peak season, RIGS managed to get another guide so all three of us could go together. We really appreciated that flexibility. Check-in was smooth since we'd completed the online waivers. They walked us through the day with a laminated checklist of everything we'd need and tips for success. We bought our one-day fishing licenses (separate from the trip cost), then got fitted in their gear room. Our guides, Ethan and Jason, ensured everything fit comfortably. Being from Florida, my husband and I opted for full-body waders to stay warm. They recommended knee-highs, but we were glad we went with full-body. I wore leggings, he wore light hiking pants--we stayed comfortable all day. Our son, a local, wore knee waders and was fine. It was a mix of sun, clouds, and light rain, but we had rain jackets as advised. I also brought insect repellent, which was useful during sunnier stretches. There were definitely mosquitoes in the brush. We stayed warm, dry, and bug-free. My husband's toes still got cold, so he was grateful for the gear. The drive to the high country was gorgeous. When we arrived, Ethan and Jason set up chairs for us to put on our gear comfortably--felt like red carpet treatment! My husband and son went with Jason since they had some experience, and I went with Ethan, who was so patient and clear. He showed me each step, explained fly placement, and helped me spot bites to set the hook. I'm used to saltwater fishing, so freshwater fly-fishing was a totally new, relaxing experience. At our first stop--a confluence between two rivers--I caught 16 rainbow trout (6-10 inches). Even more fun was practicing the motion and avoiding snags. I worked hard not to make Ethan's job harder and only got snagged once. He quickly re-rigged the line without ever making me feel bad. We fished from shore and landed plenty at all the spots they chose. For lunch, they rolled out the red carpet again with chairs so we could relax. My husband and I are Plant-Based (Vegan/Vegetarian), and they were thoughtful in providing a lemon-dill hummus, carrots, grape leaves, corn crackers, cookies, and nuts--super satisfying and energizing. Our son, who's not PB, got a charcuterie tray with cheese, crackers, and cold cuts. We'd brought snacks just in case, but we didn't need them. If you're someone who eats a lot--like our son--you may want extras, but we were perfectly satisfied. After lunch, we headed to a second spot on the Cimarron, just 10 minutes away. It was great to fish two very different rivers. The first was smaller--ideal for beginners like me and for my husband and son to get reacquainted with the gear. The second was much wider, more secluded, and more of an adventure. Ethan and Jason asked if we were up for it, and we happily agreed. Along the way, we saw moose droppings and trees downed by beavers. Wildflowers were in full July bloom--perfect for me since I love photographing them. We hiked through brush and forest to get there, which was also part of the fun. Bring bug spray for this part! At the second river, it was harder to land fish, but they were biting. I caught two bigger rainbow trout (around 10 inches). The technique Ethan taught me earlier really helped here, with longer casts and river wading. I loved every second. My husband enjoyed the openness and challenge and really appreciated the techniques both guides shared. I even took breaks so Ethan could help my husband and son too. Ethan and Jason were endlessly patient. Each of us needed help--my husband and son had a few snags, which Jason handled, and Ethan stayed beside me to make sure I didn't slip, even standing knee-deep in cold water all day. They went above and beyond to make the trip special. The only problem now is... I'm completely hooked on fly-fishing. So our future Colorado trips will definitely include another RIGS adventure!

First class all the way on our 3 day float trip. From the check in the day before to the pick up…read morethe morning of our first day to the quality of the rigs, quality of the gear, quality of the food, quality of the camp site set ups to the guides first class. What a great experiences three dads with their sons/son in laws we had a blast. Spencer lead a great group of experienced guides who made the trip fun and eventful. I will do that again.