A Wide ratio image of Ray Redstone Fly Fishing and wet wading on the valley floor section of The San Miguel River Near Telluride Colorado with Rocky Mountains in the background.
The San Miguel River near Telluride, Colorado, flows west from the San Juan Mountains through alpine valleys and narrow canyons. Near Telluride it features clear cold water, cottonwood and willow riparian stands, rocky banks and steep forested slopes. It supports brown and rainbow trout and is popular for fly fishing, spring rafting/kayaking, hiking and photography. Seasonal highlights: high spring flows and whitewater, calm clear summers, and vibrant fall colors. Access via trailheads and pullouts; some stretches cross private land—obey signs. The river feeds local irrigation, ecosystems, and the San Miguel watershed toward the Dolores River.
A Wide ratio image of Ray Redstone Fly Fishing and wet wading on the valley floor section of The San Miguel River Near Telluride Colorado with Rocky Mountains in the background.
The San Miguel River near Telluride, Colorado, flows west from the San Juan Mountains through alpine valleys and narrow canyons. Near Telluride it features clear cold water, cottonwood and willow riparian stands, rocky banks and steep forested slopes. It supports brown and rainbow trout and is popular for fly fishing, spring rafting/kayaking, hiking and photography. Seasonal highlights: high spring flows and whitewater, calm clear summers, and vibrant fall colors. Access via trailheads and pullouts; some stretches cross private land—obey signs. The river feeds local irrigation, ecosystems, and the San Miguel watershed toward the Dolores River.
Dimensions: 8500 x 5386 px
Location: San Miguel River Near Telluride, CO
