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Cortez, CO Fishing Trip — May

Your Cortez, CO Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 72°F / Low 43°F0.9" rain · 5 rainy daysGreat weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
Channel CatfishExcellent
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

May Weather in Cortez

72°F
Avg High
43°F
Avg Low
0.9"
Rainfall
5
Rainy Days

Great weather for fishing — light layers and sunscreen recommended.

7 Guides Near Cortez

No guides are based in Cortez, but these guides operate nearby.

Duranglers Fly Fishing Shop & Guides - Duranglers Fly Fishing Shop & Guides
Duranglers Fly Fishing Shop & Guides

Duranglers Fly Fishing Shop & Guides

4.7(156)Top Rated
Durango, Colorado
Heads Up Flyfishing - Heads Up Flyfishing
Heads Up Flyfishing

Heads Up Flyfishing

5(100)Top Rated

Book with the premier Durango fly fishing guide service, Heads Up Fly Fishing! We offer float & wade trips on the San Juan River, Animas River, & more.

Durango, Colorado
The San Juan Angler - The San Juan Angler
The San Juan Angler

The San Juan Angler

4.7(87)Top Rated

Full Service Fly Fishing Shop in Durango, CO

Durango, Colorado
Optimistic Outfitters - Optimistic Outfitters
Optimistic Outfitters

Optimistic Outfitters

5(23)Top Rated

Now booking Louisiana Marsh trips. Want to have a reel good time? Tackle your dream fishing vacation today!

Durango, Colorado
Southwest Anglers LLC - Southwest Anglers LLC
Southwest Anglers LLC

Southwest Anglers LLC

5(4)Top Rated

Professional fishing charter service in Durango, Colorado. Contact us to book your next fishing adventure!

Durango, Colorado
Anasazi Angler Guide Service - Anasazi Angler Guide Service
Anasazi Angler Guide Service

Anasazi Angler Guide Service

5(3)Top Rated

San Juan Guides - San Juan River Fishing Guide

freshwater
Hesperus, Colorado
Aztec Anglers San Juan River Guide Service - Aztec Anglers San Juan River Guide Service
Aztec Anglers San Juan River Guide Service

Aztec Anglers San Juan River Guide Service

Durango, Colorado

Aztec Anglers is the premier fly fishing outfitter on the Famous San Juan River New Mexico. One of the top tailwaters in the US.

freshwaterfly fishing
Durango, Colorado
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak
1 / 2

Channel Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Smallmouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Brown Trout

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Crappie

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

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What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Colorado Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$36.08
Non-Resident$97.97
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes fishing in both lakes and streams.

Buy License Online — Colorado

Species Regulations

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for closures or special rules.

Smallmouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific regulations for individual bodies of water as special rules may apply.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Bag limit is for trout, grayling, and kokanee salmon in aggregate. Special regulations apply on specific waters; consult the Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing regulations brochure.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific regulations for the body of water you intend to fish, as some locations may have specific restrictions.

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