Dude ranch vacation in Colorado at Wit's End Guest Ranch, Resort & Spa

If you have always wanted to go fly fishing in Colorado, Wit's End is your answer to the best all inclusive fishing vacations available.

Our fly fishing vacations are endorsed by Orvis, giving our customers the best experience for fly fishing in Colorado. We are proud to be entering our fifth year as an Orvis-endorsed Lodge, one of only five in the state of Colorado. Our affiliation with Orvis, the industry leader in fly-fishing, assures you a top quality outdoor experience. Whether you would like a guided fly fishing or ice fishing trip from sun-up to sun-down or would prefer a more leisurely approach, we cater to your Colorado ice fishing or fly fishing vacations desires.

Guided Fly Fishing

We promote "Catch and Release" Colorado ice fishing and fly fishing vacations. While fly fishing in Colorado, you will enjoy the complete southwest experience with awe-inspiring settings and views, glimpses of local wildlife and the ever-present history of the American West. Let us take you on the experience of a lifetime with our all inclusive fishing vacations at Wit's End Ranch, Resort & Spa.

Our ORVIS Endorsed Program

We are proud to be entering our fifth year as an Orvis endorsed Lodge, one of only five in the state of Colorado. Our affiliation with Orvis, the industry leader in fly-fishing, assures you a top quality outdoor experience. Whether you would like to fish from sun-up to sun-down, or if you choose a more leisurely approach, we will cater your experience to you, while staying true to our theme - "Country Luxury at the Edge of the Wilderness". We promote "Catch & Release" fishing as a ranch, as well as encourage many other aspects of the conservation of nature. While on your personally catered fly-fishing excursions, enjoy the complete southwest Colorado experience with awe-inspiring settings and views, wilderness areas teeming with wildlife, and the ever-present local history of the American West.

The Experience

While at the Wit's End Guest Ranch, Resort & Spa, you will have the opportunity to indulge in world-class fly-fishing, exquisite cabin accommodations, a plethora of on and off-site activities, and impeccable service - the way it is supposed to be. Conveniently located just outside of Durango, the ranch is set amidst the foot of the San Juan National Forest high-country, and the Weminuche Wilderness area. We have the luxury and ability to match any skill level or fly-fishing desire with the appropriate fishing experience. From "high-country heaven" to "tail-water treasures", you name it, we have it. We offer all-inclusive family plans and fishing packages, as well as seasonal fly-fishing clinics hosted by our certified instructors.

Travel by horseback deep into the Weminuche Wilderness, unlocking the pristine, awe-inspiring Emerald Lake, Colorado's largest natural alpine lake. Experience the hard-fighting acrobatics of the world-famous San Juan River rainbows via drift boat or walk/wading. Challenge your skills in search of the almighty German brown trout looming in the depths of the Gold Medal Animas River. Hike to remote creeks and lakes loaded with wild cutthroats, rainbows, and browns. Float tube in Vallecito Lake and Lemon Reservoir, or stay at the ranch and fish our private trout and bass ponds. The possibilities are truly endless.

For you lake fisher's out there, we offer guided experiences by boat to Vallecito and Lemon Lake right here at the ranch, and Navajo Lake in the northwest tip of New Mexico. Catch trophy Northern Pike, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Kokanee Salmon, and large lake trout, whether on the fly or spin fishing - providing you a truly remarkable lake-fishing experience.

For the non-angler, or if you break from fishing, enjoy a vast array of other activities such as horseback riding, spa treatment, hiking, biking, swimming, tennis, trap-shooting, hay rides, water sports, historical Durango-Silverton narrow gauge train rides, white-water rafting, and a complete children's and teen program.

Whether you are at your "wit's end", or feel the call of the ultimate family vacation or fly-fishing experience of a lifetime, come visit our "Wit's End"! Assure yourself an experience that your family and friends will speak of for a lifetime, and let the Wit's End Guest Ranch, Resort & Spa be your vacation destination. After all, you deserve it!

Fly Fishing Package
Included in Full American Plan

• Group and semi-private lessons
• Semi-private guided tours
• All gear - including waders
• Transportation to fishing areas
• Multiple rivers: Vallecito, Pine, and Florida
• Lakes: Vallecito, Lemon, and Ranch owned ponds

Available at an additional cost:

• San Juan or Animas & Piedra Rivers
• Navajo Lake - requires advanced reservations
• Float trips - San Juan & Animas River
• High country pack trips to Emerald Lake, Johnson Creek, Upper Pine and Upper Vallecito
• Extra cost for private waters and off schedule trips