GPS Coordinates: 38°44’45.19″N / 106°42’42.96″W

Trip Questionnaire: When you have your travel plans arranged, please click on the link below. This will take you an electronic questionnaire form that we ask you to complete and submit to The Fly Shop. Please be sure to click the “Submit” button at the end of the form. The information provided will help us — and the outfitter best coordinate your trip.  THANK YOU!

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Getting to Taylor River Lodge

By Plane:
The airports that are nearest to Taylor River Lodge are the Gunnison Regional Airport (GUC) 25 minutes south of Taylor River Lodge. Montrose Regional Airport (MTJ) 90 minutes west of Almont. Aspen Regional Airport (ASE) 2.5 hours northwest in the summer (via Kebler Pass). Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) 3 hours west of Almont. Denver International Airport (DEN) 4 hours northeast of Almont. Airport transfers for guests are included in the price of your stay from the Gunnison Airport (GUC)

By Car:
Guests are welcome to drive to Taylor River Lodge.

  • Directions from Melrose Regional Airport: MTJ-Lodge
  • Directions from Grand Junction Regional Airport: GJT-Lodge
  • Directions from Denver International Airport (DEN): DEN-Lodge

If you are driving up the Taylor Canyon, be sure to go past mile marker 11 and look for the long lodge pole fence to your left with a metal gate. When you turn inside the property, you will see the check-in office located on your left.  If you are driving down the Taylor Canyon, you’ll come over a cattle guard and see a hanging address sign for Canon House on your right and the Taylor River Lodge entrance will be on your left.  Look for the long lodge pole fence with a metal gate, and when you turn inside the property, you will see the check-in office located on your left.

The physical address of Taylor River Lodge is:
10931 County Road 742, Taylor River Canyon, Almont, CO 81210

Airport Shuttles:
Airport shuttles can be arranged from the Montrose Airport (MTJ) for an additional cost. Please let us know well ahead of time so we can arrange this.

Trout Tackle & Equipment

For Recommended Trout Tackle and Clothing (Click on the Links Below):
Recommended Trout Rods, Reels, Lines and Terminal Tackle
Recommended Clothing and Equipment

Note:
If you would like to bring some flies you tied or some patterns that worked for you in the past, we highly recommend it. TRL guides carry with them all available Rods/Reels, tackle and a complete selection of the lodge’s entire inventory including their custom fly patterns and providing flies, leaders and terminal tackle is part of the package price of your stay. Waders and boots can be provided as well at no additional charge.

Month Insect/Bug                               Sizes Patterns
MARCH/APRIL Midges #16-20 BH Zebra Midge, Skittering Midge, CDC emerging Midge
Blue Wing Olive (BWO) #16-20 CDC Dun, Missing Link, Film Critic, Micro Mayfly Nymph
March Brown #12-14 Improved Sparkle Dun, Hunchback March Brown, PT nymph
Golden Stone #4-8 Crowd Surfer Stone, Morning Wood Special, PB Golden Stone
Streamers(Leeches & Sculpin) #2-8 Slumpbuster, Home Invader, Sparkle Minnow
MAY Blue Wing Olive (BWO) #16-20 CDC Dun, Missing Link, Film Critic, Micro Mayfly Nymph
  Golden Stone #4-8 Crowd Surfer Stone, Morning Wood Special, PB Golden Stone
Streamers #2-8 Slumpbuster, Home Invader, Sparkle Minnow
JUNE Golden Stone #4-8 GB Poxyback Golden Stone, Double Dutch Bug
Salmon Flies #2-6 Pat’s Rubberlegs, Flush Floater, Morning Wood Special
Callibaetis #14-18 Film Critic, Missing Link, Poxyback Callibaetis Nymph
Caddis(Spotted Sedge) #14-18 Amber Jiggy Caddis, Amber Bubbleback, Silvey’s Beaded Pupa
Caddis #12-20 Missing Link, E/C Caddis, Jiggy Caddis, Poopah
Green Drake #10-12 Foam Profile Green Drake, Missing Link, Hunchback GD
  PMD #14-20 Film Critic, Sparkle Stacker, Missing Link, GB Poxyback PMD
  Streamers #2-8 Slumpbuster, Home Invader, Sparkle Minnow
JULY Caddis #12-20 Missing Link, E/C Caddis, Jiggy Caddis, Poopah
  Caddis(Spotted Sedge) #14-18 Amber Jiggy Caddis, Amber Bubbleback, Silvey’s Beaded Pupa
  Green Drake #10-12 Foam Profile Green Drake, Missing Link, Hunchback GD
  PMD #14-20 Film Critic, Sparkle Stacker, Missing Link, GB Poxyback PMD
Streamers #2-8 Slumpbuster, Home Invader, Sparkle Minnow
Hoppers #6-14 Hopper Grande, Morrish Hopper, Head Turner Hopper
Ants #16-20 Hegan Ant, Carl’s Foam Ant, Parachute Ant, Schlotter’s Ant
Beetles #10-18 Hi-Vis Beetle, Carl’s Cicada, Chubby Chernobyl
AUGUST Green Drake #10-12 Foam Profile Green Drake, Missing Link, Hunchback GD
  PMD #14-20 Film Critic, Sparkle Stacker, Missing Link, GB Poxyback PMD
Hoppers #6-14 Hopper Grande, Morrish Hopper, Head Turner Hopper
  Ants #16-20 Hegan Ant, Carl’s Foam Ant, Parachute Ant, Schlotter’s Ant
Beetles #10-18 Hi-Vis Beetle, Carl’s Cicada, Chubby Chernobyl
Streamers #2-8 Slumpbuster, Home Invader, Autumn Splendor, Sex Dungeon
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER Midges #16-20 BH Zebra Midge, Skittering Midge, CDC emerging Midge
Blue Wing Olive (BWO) #16-20 CDC Dun, Missing Link, Film Critic, Micro Mayfly Nymph
Streamers #2-8 Slumpbuster, Home Invader, Autumn Splendor, Sex Dungeon
Hoppers #6-14 Hopper Grande, Morrish Hopper, Head Turner Hopper
Ants #16-20 Hegan Ant, Carl’s Foam Ant, Parachute Ant, Schlotter’s Ant
Beetles #10-18 Hi-Vis Beetle, Carl’s Cicada, Chubby Chernobyl
October Caddis #6-10 Skating October Caddis, Tungsten October Pupa

Altitude:
Taylor River Lodge is located at around 8600 feet and some of the fisheries are higher in elevation. High Altitude can affect each individual differently. To combat the effects of high altitude, which can include trouble falling asleep, shortness of breath and nausea, we recommend hydrating regularly and getting adequate rest.

Gratuities:
Gratuities are a personal decision based on services rendered. Tipping the guides and staff is optional but appreciated. Normally, guides are tipped daily as you may have a different guide each day. We recommend that you tip your guide on a daily basis, somewhere in the nature of $75 – $100 per day, per boat/guide (usually shared between two anglers). For the lodge staff, (chefs, housekeeping, wait staff, etc.) we recommend $50 per day per person. You can leave the tip in the form of cash, or add it to your final invoice at the end of your stay. If you have any questions concerning gratuities, please feel free to call or ask the lodge owner for guidelines.

As soon as you have your flight schedule finalized to Colorado, please forward it to us at travel@theflyshop.com, so that we can coordinate your transfer to the lodge. If you are renting a car and driving to the lodge, detailed directions are above.

Credit Cards:
Besides tips for the staff, Taylor River Lodge is a cash free property. All major credit cards are accepted at Taylor River Lodge for purchases in the Gift shop or Spa treatments such as Yoga, Meditation sessions and Massages.

Fishing licenses:
Fishing Licenses are required. You can purchase your Colorado fishing license at the lodge or you can save some time and purchase online in advance of your trip from Colorado Parks and Wildlife.

Purchase License here

Alcohol Policy
All house alcohol is included in your stay at Taylor River Lodge. They have an excellent selection of Colorado craft brews and spirits, as well as your traditional favorites at the lodge bar. We ask that you please do not bring your own alcohol onto the premises, as this does not comply with our liquor license at the property. A bartender will be on duty and available to serve drinks to your party each evening.

Communications:
Taylor River Lodge is located in a steep canyon and cell service is limited depending on your carrier. Most guests that have Verizon are able to get a signal at the lodge, although do not plan on having reliable service during floats or any guided fishing. Wi-Fi is available in all of the building and around the lodge property.

Dining:
Meals at Taylor River Lodge showcase locally-sourced ingredients from the Rocky Mountain’s local farms and purveyors. Tell us your dietary preferences and then their culinary team will create dishes like smoked pulled pork with heirloom grit soufflé and cast-iron chicken with cornbread Panzanella salad with watercress and apple cider jus.

Breakfast includes a variety of breads, fresh fruit, granola and eggs served to you on an individual breakfast board.

Lunch is served at the property or in the field depending on guests’ preference and fishing location for the day.

Every night is a different dining experience with custom dishes provided by the culinary team. A bartender is on hand to create craft cocktails for the whole group. Let us know before hand and the Eleven team will work with each guest to ensure they know your food preferences, allergies, and dietary preferences and restrictions.

Yoga, Meditation and Massages:
Yoga and Meditation classes are offered in private or group sessions for an additional price starting at $165. Swedish and deep tissue massages can be arranged while you are staying at the Lodge starting at $210 for 1 hour. Other specialty massages and therapies can be arranged while you are staying at TRL as well. Please inquire about all of the options available.

Included Summer Activities:
Crested Butte is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream, with endless summer adventures just outside Taylor River Lodge’s doorstep. While the fishing will be the main focus of your trip, it is always nice to have the option to take a day off and explore the other adventures the Lodge provides. It is also a great place for a non-fishing spouse or friend and a great spot for a vacation the whole family can enjoy. Mountaineering – Guides Ridge, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Rafting, Rock Climbing and Stand-up Paddle Boarding are additional activities you can also enjoy during your stay at the Lodge. Please let us know if you would like to participate in any of these activities and we would be happy to help arrange them. They must be booked in advance and are based on availability.

Contacts Information

The Fly Shop®:
4140 Churn Creek Road
Redding, California 96002
(800) 669-3474 / (530) 222-3555
Email: travel@theflyshop.com / web: www.theflyshop.com

Taylor River Lodge:
10931 County Road
Almont, CO 81210
Phone: (800) 903-7761
(970) 237-5985
(970) 319 – 3693
trlexperienceteam@elevenexperience.com
Lodge email: reservations@elevenexperience.com

Liz Wellington – Lodge Manager
715-410-4142
lwigginton@elevenexperience.com

Brittany Schulte -Experience planner
650 862 4892
bschulte@elevenexperience.com

Taylor River Lodge Travel Checklist

Necessary Items

__ Airline Tickets and Itinerary

__ This Travel Planner

__ Valid Passport or Real ID

__ Wallet (Cash US$ for tips, Credit cards)

__ Rain Jacket

__ Light Socks

__ Heavy Socks

__ Slacks, Pants

­­__ Quick Dry Shorts

__ Shirts

__ Undershirts, under shorts

__ Under-wader wear

__ Light pile or fleece pants

__ Fishing Hat or stocking cap

__ Fleece or layering jacket/pullover

__ Long-sleeved Fishing shirts

__ Short-sleeved Shirts

__ Polarized Sunglasses

__ Toiletry Articles

__ Prescription Medications

__Camp shoes or sandals

__Bathing suit

Optional Items

__ Flask

__ Smart phone

__ Belt

__ Waders

__ Wading Belt

__ Wading Boots

__ Wading Socks (For Wet wading)

__ Reading Glasses

__ Fly Rods

__ Fly Reels

__ Spare Spools, Spare Lines

__ Leaders

__ Tippet

__ Fly boxes

__ Dry Flies

__ Streamers

__ Nymphs

__ Floatant

__Indicators

__ Clippers, Pliers, Scissors

__ Fishing Vest/Tackle Pack

__ Day Pack, Tackle Bag

__ Hook file or Stone

__ Knot Tool

__ Hemostats

__ Split shot

__ Waterproof Bag for Wading Gear

__ Travel Flashlight (headlamp)

__ Buffs

__ Aspirin

__ Tape measure

__ Pen and Pencil

__ Reading Book

__ Addresses & phone numbers

__ Camera, battery charger, storage cards

__ Lip Balm & hand lotion

__ Extra pair of Sunglasses

__ Insect Repellent

__ Fishing Gloves

__ Sun Screen SPF 30+