Root Pond is tucked away in draw west of Durango, hidden amongst the rolling Pinto bean fields surrounded by Pinion Pine, sage brush and small willows.

The season
Late February or early March kicks off our Root Pond season and extends to early July. Our fall season starts in late September and goes through October depending on air air and water temps.

In the spring, fish destroy streamers and will pounce on midges. The midges, looking like bats, are large compared to their San Juan cousins. April through June is when the cali baetis and damsel flies hatch. There will be thousands of blue adult damsels flying and mating all over the place, and it is common to see mating pairs snatched from the air by an aggressive, impatient trout.

Root Pond Trout
Due to the high protein diet some fish are as big around as they are long. Fish size ranges from 13 to 24 inches.

Catch Rates
Catch rates can vary, depending on hatches and fishing conditions, but 20 fish to the fly per day, per rod is fairly typical.

Still water fly fishing you just have to experience
This pond has become a fantastic place to fish regardless of ability. If you are just beginning in the sport of fly fishing, or if you have years under your belt on all types of water you will find Root Pond to be a special and exciting place to wet a line.

The pond is deep and clear, allowing full view of fish cruising weed beds, rock points and long flats in search of grub. We float it in our standard drift boats or skiffs. This gives the angler the ability to spot fish, lead the fish with a cast and hopefully hook and play it.