Summary

San Miguel River - Fly Fishing/Raft 1 Day

Prices From	USD$ $230.00
1st Departure	01.01.0001
Provider	Dvorak Kayak & Rafting Exp Inc
Destination	San Miguel River
Duration	8.5 hours
Challenge	Moderate
Avg Rating	Not Rated

Float Fishing/Raft (2 anglers per raft) custom fishing guide. Full day includes lunch and transportation back to vehicle at put in location. Request details when making reservation.

Itinerary

Day 1

ONE DAY TRIP: LOGISTICS
You will need to arrive in Placerville, Colo. (the junction of Hwy 62 & 145 at 8:30 a.m. Turn south on 145 and go to the mile marker 76. Turn west into the CDOT building and go south down a dirt road about 300 yards to the put in location.

We will fit you out with your personal floatation device (PFD), a waterproof bag for personal gear to transfer your river gear into and gather everyone to the circle for introductions and a river safety talk. Once we are a river family, we will designate the rafters and kayakers to their crafts and we will be on our way. “We are now officially on “River Time”


AFTERNOON DELIGHT!
Now that you’re wet and wild, you have explored a side canyon or perhaps walked back in time to the ancient one’s ruins or stopped for a snack on the water’s edge on a sunny beach - your tank of adrenaline has come and gone and guess what ? There is still half the day left. Your guides will set up a banquet of lunch delicacies for your delight and relax as you take in the grand view of this wilderness canyon as you sip a cool drink on the river’s edge. After lunch we’ll pack up for a afternoon run of whitewater and not so river wild water where you can swim or play.


VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE.
You can count on each day of your trip having some new twists and turns and a wild ride or two along with some quiet gentle moments on the river. Water will be a big part of each day as the full days run is from about 9:00 a.m. thru until 3-4:30 p.m. Some days have more hiking - others are more rafting. One thing for sure is your trip will be like no other and the friends, laughter and experiences will be a good time – every time! Remember the memories never go away and it is up to all of us to protect these resources for our children and their children beyond our time. The whitewater thrills will fade but the tall tales just get taller every year!
“River Magic” Dvorak style!

Gear List

THE TRIP PACKAGE

Description : The following are included in your Dvorak Expeditions North Platte trip:
• All boating equipment/life jackets/drinking water
• Pre- and post-trip arrangements as described
• All on-river meals (lunch day 1 through lunch last day)
• Rain jacket with pants (PVC)
• Eating utensils, plates, complimentary Dvorak cup
• Waterproof dry bags/containers for personal gear
• Transportation to the arranged meeting point
• Personal clothing and other sundry items
• Transportation at the arranged drop off point
• Pre and post lodging with meals

PERSONAL TRIP EQUIPMENT LIST

Please limit your gear to 10 pounds in weight. It should be able to be packed into standard duffel bag. This list should cover everything for a safe, comfortable trip.
• Long john style wetsuit/boots for cold months *
• Long pants (one light weight to block the sun & one warm wool or pile/fleece type*)
• Nylon shorts or swim suit under wetsuit
• Long sleeved shirts (one warm*/one light weight)
• Non cotton shirt or poly propylene top (fleece top)
• Warm jacket*, wind proof or Fleece, water resistant
• Sun glasses with loss protector/keeper (with UV protection
• Sun block (over 8,000' altitude - lots of UV exposure)
• Hat for sun protection (tie-on)
• Rain gear is provided unless you want to bring your own
• Waterproof camera or a very good waterproof case.
• Caution: Bugs can be a nuisance so bring adequate repellant
RENTALS

• $25 Long John Wet suit with booties
Note: These items need to be reserved in advance and payment is due along with your trip balance 45 days prior to departure. Be sure to give your height, weight and shoe size for wet suit rentals.

FISHING

The special regulations are 6 fish in possession, one only over 16". All fish 10 - 16" must be released. Fly and lures only. We encourage everyone to catch and release. A valid Wyoming fishing license is required. An out-of-state 1-5 day license can be purchased in Riverside, Wyoming on the first day of your trip if necessary. Make arrangements at the time of your booking to do this. We will be happy to give you some tips on types of lures, flies, etc. before your trip so you can stock up.

THE FOLLOWING WILL BE PROVIDED

Description : • Rugged inflatable self-bailing rafts 12 to 16 feet in length.
• Personal flotation devices (type V)
• Waterproof dry bags for personal gear.
• First aid and safety supplies.
• One guide per raft and a ratio of 1 to 4 on any instructional clinic.
• Rain gear—unless you want to bring your own
• In addition, we have rental equipment that consists of tents, sleeping bags, pads, and ground sheets. We also have wetsuit and boot rentals available per day or trip.
• You can choose to be either in a paddle raft (participatory) or an oared raft, (passenger). Paddle rafts have 4 to 6 persons and one guide.
List Gear Item

Colorado Fishing Licenses

Description : As of: Jan 1, 2006 Fishng Licence FEES

Colorado Resident / Non Resident

Extra Rod Stamp $5.00 / $5.00
5day $21.00 / $21.00
1day $ 9.00 / $9.00
Annual $26.00 / $56.00
Senior Annual (over 64) FREE / N/A
Child (under 16) FREE / N/A

Website for more information and purchase licence prior to arrival in Colorado.
www.wildlife.state.co.us
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Wyoming Fishing License Fees:
Resident / Non Resident
1day $ 4.00 / $11.00
Annual $19.00 / $76.00
Child (14-18 yrs) 3.00 / $15.00

Website is www.gf.state.wy.us or call D.O.W. at 307 777-4600

Travel Information

Activity Location San Miguel River at Placerville, CO Junction of Hwy 62 & 145 General Store Placerville, CO 81430 USA

Is This Trip For You? FISHING: A good to excellent Trout fishery given the sections and condiitions of the water run off periods. Rafts are set up with 2 anglers per raft and custom fishing guide. Custom trout fishing trips in Colorado on some of the best trout rivers in the U.S. (Request more information on these trips). Colorado fishermen will need licenses for all days that you are fishing. Ages under 12 years not required. Food All on-river meals are provided, beginning with lunch the first day and ending with lunch the last day. The food is fresh and hearty and the guides will prepare it for you . We can adjust for special allergy or diet restrictions with given notice. Lunches are buffet style with a wide variety of salads, sandwiches, fruit, cheeses, sliced meats, nuts and juices or sodas. ALCOHOL Discretion in alcohol consumption during the days is strongly advised. You are welcome to bring extra sodas, juices but we will provide a selection of both as well as water for your day on the river. Money Trip costs must be paid in full 30 days prior to your trip. Your guide gratuities are not included in your trip fare. Appreciations of their services for you are always appreciated. Your guide will have a supply of fishing flies, lures, tackle for any shortages that may occur during the day. You can settle up with the guide at the end of the day. Check with the guide at start for items of selections etc. Destination Location The San Miguel River winds its way through alpine terrain near Telluride and Trout Lake to a desert confluence with the Dolores River 80 miles north. Sandstone canyons vie with granite passages for nature at its best. Some rare riverbank plant life thrives here and as you work your way toward the Dolores and lower elevations, the flora and fauna will change seemingly around each bend. Class II and III rapids along the Upper San Miguel provide challenging kayaking and rafting. Trips varying in length from 1-5 days can be done on the San Miguel and trips of 6-12 days are available by combining the San Miguel with the Dolores and Colorado Rivers. Guide(s) Our guides are experienced men and women skilled at handling their craft. They all have current first aid, CPR and Swiftwater Rescue training and have fulfilled guide qualification requirements in the states of Colorado, Utah, Texas and New Mexico. Trip Leaders have thousands of river miles of experience on all classes of rivers including all those Dvorak Expeditions run. Transportation Dvoraks can arrange for your vehicle to be shuttled from the meeting location to the end of the trip or we will return you to your car at the end of day. Contact our office to arrange your vehicle transfers. Accommodations Lodging can be obtained in Montrose, Tellluride, Ridgeway Colorado. Please request additional information if you would like recommendations.