Gold Medal Fishing On The Taylor River
You have just found one of the best cold water fisheries in the state of Colorado! Our mile of Taylor River and tributaries has been said to be "twice the fishing at half the price" of the Frying Pan near Aspen. Trophy fishing at it's finest; the grand slam every day! No crowds and no guides required. Our fee to fish per person is $100/day or FREE if you are a guest of Harmel's. Come to enjoy our beautiful scenery and the wiley trout; stay to enjoy our comfortable accommodations, great food and friendly staff!
 Harmel's Ranch Resort trophy fishery is known as "Rainbow Heaven". Fed by high mountain lakes, (Taylor and Spring Creek Reservoirs), Harmel's Gold Medal waters are at the confluence of Spring Creek, Beaver Creek, and the famous Taylor River. Just downstream the Taylor meets the East River to form the Gunnison River and Blue Mesa Reservoir, the largest lake in Colorado.
At an altitude of 8,412 feet and surrounded by the 1.7 million acre Gunnison National Forest, Harmel's has posted private rivers, beaver ponds, and a stocked "kids pond" to chose from. We catch BIG FISH; rainbow, German brown, cutthroat, and brookies, right out your cabin door. Our helpful guides are equipped to satisfy your every fishing need and desire.
Complete fly and tackle shop, casting lessons, pond and river lessons, and guide service. You will need a Colorado fishing license to fish our private waters. Sorry, we do not sell Colorado fishing licenses at Harmel's.
 Area attractions: Gunnison, Taylor & East Rivers, Taylor Reservoir, Spring Creek Reservoir, and Blue Mesa Reservoir.
Fly and Tackle Shop
Private Lessons
Guide Service
Rod, Wader, and Boot Rentals
Friendly and Helpful Staff
Sorry, we do not sell Colorado state fishing licenses.
10 reasons to come flyfishing at Harmel's on the Taylor River:
- Cozy cabins next to the best stretch of flyfishing habitat on the world famous Taylor River, Gold Medal Water qualified!
- Harmel's Ranch Resort's private access to our improved Gold Medal river habitat that boasts at least 12 trout over 14" per acre or 60 lbs. of trout biomass per acre.
- Private, one on one, guided flyfishing tours of our manicured 11 surface acres of "Fishing Heaven".
- Our expert Taylor River Guides teach the proper techniques, from flycasting, to setting the hook, to netting and releasing trophy size Browns, Rainbows, and Cutthroat.
- Harmel's Taylor River Flyshop has waders and flyrods available for rental, along with a wide range of tackle and supplies, everything necessary to learn the art of flyfishing.
- The best "apre' fishing" in Colorado at Harmel's Firepit Saloon, enjoy a cocktail or fine brew, while recounting the "true fish stories" of the day.
- Enjoying the excellent selection of gourmet meals and wonderful service provided by our renowned Chef, Scott Brown and the Harmel's dining room staff.
- Harmel's Taylor River Guides know what natural insect life is currently hatching, and they will share this vital knowledge with you in selecting the flies that are working!
- Our staff every year has been heralded as "some of the finest young folks around".
- We catch BIG TROUT!
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