Fishing Guides in Ridgway, Colorado
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What's Biting in Ridgway
5 species reported in the Ridgway area. Here's when they're most active throughout the year.
Month-by-Month Fishing in Ridgway, CO
Fishing in Ridgway in January
January is a slower stretch for fishing around Ridgway — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Ridgway in February
1 species is active in and around Ridgway in February: Largemouth Bass. Book one of Ridgway's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Ridgway in March
5 species are active in and around Ridgway in March: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Ridgway's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Ridgway in April
5 species are active in and around Ridgway in April: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Ridgway's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Ridgway in May
5 species are active in and around Ridgway in May: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Ridgway's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Ridgway in June
5 species are active in and around Ridgway in June: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Ridgway's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Ridgway in July
4 species are active in and around Ridgway in July: Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Ridgway's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Ridgway in August
2 species are active in and around Ridgway in August: Brown Trout, Channel Catfish. Book one of Ridgway's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Ridgway in September
5 species are active in and around Ridgway in September: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Ridgway's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Ridgway in October
5 species are active in and around Ridgway in October: Northern Pike, Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Ridgway's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Ridgway in November
2 species are active in and around Ridgway in November: Channel Catfish, Largemouth Bass. Book one of Ridgway's 1 local guide to target them.
Fishing in Ridgway in December
December is a slower stretch for fishing around Ridgway — see the peak months above for better timing.
Fishing in Ridgway
Ridgway, Colorado offers freshwater fishing with 5 species reported in the area and 1 local guide ready to take you out. The best months to fish are March, April, May, June.
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What You Can Catch in Ridgway
Channel Catfish
Channel catfish in the Ridgway area are a bit of a hidden gem. While the mountain streams aren't suited for them, the lower reaches of the Uncompahgre River, south of town, and some of the larger reservoirs in the region can hold decent populations.
Full channel catfish guide for Ridgway →Brown Trout
Ridgway, Colorado, offers exceptional brown trout fishing in a stunning alpine setting. The Uncompahgre River, flowing right through town, is the main draw, known for its healthy population of wild browns.
Full brown trout guide for Ridgway →Walleye
Finding walleye near Ridgway requires venturing outside of the immediate mountain streams. Your best bet is to target reservoirs further down the Uncompahgre River valley.
Full walleye guide for Ridgway →Largemouth Bass
Largemouth bass fishing near Ridgway requires a bit of exploration, as the immediate area is better known for its trout streams. However, smaller, warmer water bodies in the surrounding valleys can hold bass.
Full largemouth bass guide for Ridgway →Fisheries near Ridgway
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