Where is SFA located?

How To Get Here:

South Fork is located 45 miles west of Alamosa on Hwy 160; Creede is 21 miles further upstream on Hwy 149.

Creede & South Fork are about a five-hour drive southwest of Denver, two hours northeast of Durango and five hours from Albuquerque.

Alamosa regional airport is approximately 40 minutes away. Daily flights from Denver and Albuquerque are available. Durango airport also has scheduled daily flights. Car rental is available at the airport.

Del Notre, Monte Vista and Creede (all close by) also have small runways for private planes. Pick up service can be arranged.

What to Bring:

We suggest breathable waders coupled with synthetic long underwear and thick socks as the water temps can be cool. Felt soled wading boots are a must. Absolutely no studded boots are allowed in the boats, nor are they recommended for small streams.

In the mid summer heat many people prefer to wet wade on trips and find that it is very refreshing. Quick dry shorts and briefs are highly recommended. For float trips we suggest river sandals and shorts, as you will be in the boat the majority of the day. Don't forget your fishing vest, long sleeve shirt, hat, polarized glasses, sunscreen, bug spray, camera, medications, polar fleece pullover and of course rain gear for the daily afternoon showers.

Equipment recommendations are 8'-9' 3, 4 or 5wt rods for dries and nymphing. Plus a 9' 6wt for streamers and windy days. A 7'-9' leader in 4x or 5x is preferred.

A Colorado fishing license is required. One-day license fees are $5.25. Annual non-resident license fees are $40.25.

What is Provided:

All fishing gear, soft tackle (except leaders) is provided. Streamside lunch is included on full day trips. Drinks are provided on 1/2-day trips. Catch and release, and the use of barbless hooks, is practiced on all trips. Reservations- SFA requires a 50% deposit via credit card at the time of booking. The balance of the trip is due at time of arrival the day of the trip.

Cancellation Policy

Good guides on good rivers are in high demand. Our guides are professionals who make their living during a short, very intense fishing season. South Fork Anglers requires a 14-day prior notice on cancellations of all trips. Any notice given less than 14 days will be charged 100% of the trip price. We fish rain or shine, trips are not cancelled due to weather conditions.