The Arkansas River continues its amazing fall dance, with fall colors only just beginning and hatches that are normally long finished continuing to draw trout to the surface. Blue wing olive mayflies are always the obvious hatch this time of year but for reasons unclear we continue to see pale morning duns, red quills, big stoneflies, and a variety of caddis all active on the river. Hoppers, beetles and ants only add to the picnic. And while prognostication becomes less and less appealing to me with age, I can’t help but think that the indicators are that fishing will be great for quite a while to come. We can only hope for an autumn like last year where fish were active through November.
For those contemplating a final guided trip of the year, we will be float-fishing through October (maybe later) and wade fishing right through the winter. It is beautiful on the water right now. Come up if you can!
On another note, our friends at the River Run Inn are putting their property on the market. It is a going concern as a B&B but would also make an awesome fishing lodge for a group of convivial anglers. I’ve provided some listing information below:
For Sale: Prime Arkansas River Frontage & Historic Residence in Salida Colorado: under $1.3 million
Own your piece of fly fishing paradise in the Arkansas River Valley. The River Run Inn has been operating along the banks of the Arkansas River for over 20 years as a Bed and Breakfast. In that time we and our guests have enjoyed a long standing relationship with the good folks at Ark Anglers (http://www.arkanglers.com).
Highlights of this property include:
· 5 acres with 1/8th of a mile of private frontage on the Arkansas River
· spectacular views to the West of the Sawatch Range including Mt. Shavano, Mt. Antero, Tabauache; Mt Simmons, the first peak in the Sangre De Cristo range is prominent to the South
· Beautifully updated 7,500 square foot, 3-story brick turn-key B&B featuring 6 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and a 3rd floor dorm room & bathroom that can accommodate up to 13 people
· Charming 1,300 square foot 2-story innkeepersʼ cottage sits just a few yards from the Inn with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
· 2,900 square foot historic barn presents endless opportunities to expand into a shop, studio, apartment, classroom facility are just a few ideas
· Extensive list of personal property inclusions
· Deeded Water Rights
· Historic Register Designation
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Tasteful remodel and landscaping completed in 2003
River Run Inn sits on the Arkansas River three miles northwest of downtown Salida, Colorado. The Inn has 1/8 mile of private access and is adjacent to miles of public land and lease access. Within walking distance is a stocked pond perfect for practice. Short drives take anglers to nearby mountain lakes and streams. Truly good fishing and good catching! This stretch of the Upper Arkansas River offers blue ribbon fly fishing to the beginner and experienced angler. While brown trout make up 90% of the river’s trout population, rainbows bred from wild fish give anglers a colorful occasional treat. Nearby mountain lakes and streams are home to Greenback Cutthroats. April and May bring “blizzards” to the river in the form of baetis and caddis hatches.
Call today to schedule your private tour and learn more about this property.
Sally Griego, Owner at 719-539-3818 will answer questions and direct to you to her listing broker. For a preview of this property, please visit http://www.riverruninn.com or email us at info@riverruninn.com .
