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Managed by Rocky Mountain Angling Club

East River – Crested Butte

The ranch is located approximately four miles east of the resort town of Crested Butte. only available on Odd numbered-Dates

River
1.5 miles of water
Max 4 rods/day
Max 4 people/day
Approximate location · exact pin shown after booking

About this property

The Cold Springs Ranch, near Crested Butte, has 1 1/2 miles of the 40-foot wide East River. Few anglers have ever fished this section of the river, and it contains good populations of rainbows to 16 inches and browns to 18 inches. NOTE: Available on odd days only.

Species

Rainbow TroutBrown Trout

Regulations

Catch and release only, no barbed hooks, no wading in active spawning areas, No firearms or fires. Park in designated areas only. Keep all gates closed. Use fence steps only. Private boundary is below the bridge

Dogs not allowed

Stay On-Property

Three Rivers Resort · Lodge Room

Lodge rooms are hotel-style rooms above our general store with full baths and kitchenettes (no stove/oven).

Sleeps 2
1 Bedroom
1 Bath
$185–$200/nightNo Pets
Check-in: 3:00 PMCheck-out: 10:00 AM

Amenities

Linens ProvidedTowels ProvidedKitchenetteCoffee MakerAir Conditioning

Lodging is managed independently through a third-party platform. Confirm availability for your dates before completing your fishing access booking.

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What anglers found here

2 recent verified reports — every one tied to a booking

Fix the step over and maintain for future fisherman

Fishing 4/5Would fish it again

The property was as described. The fishing was not up to it's standard of the past. I have fished it many times over the last 15 years and normally caught plenty of trout; mostly Browns with some Rainbows and occasionally a Cutthroat. This trip I caught 11 Browns; Three were 10 to 12 inches and the rest very small. I will fish it again and I believe it will get better.

Fishing 1/5Would fish it again

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