Private Waters : Sunshine Springs

Call (970) 249-0408 or stop by the shop at 317 E Main St. in downtown Montrose for gear, tips and/or advice.
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River Section Description

Sunshine Springs Angling Club sits in a small valley just outside of Hotchkiss. The owner, Dave Torkelson, has created an amazing fishery full of trophy fish. 8 different ponds offer the possibility of a grand slam. Catch Rainbows, Browns, Cuts and Brookies. It's a great place for the family, for a beginner or to challenge the seasoned fisherman to catch Bubba. Call us for details!

Suggested Patterns

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Helpful Hints / Local Tips

Bring a stout rod, these fish are fighters! 5 or 6wt, 9 foot.

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Private Waters Sections

Updated: Mar 12 at 2:24 PM
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Sunshine Springs

- Epic
Clarity: Clear
Hot Flies: Scuds, Zonkers, Soft Hacke flies, Buggers, Goddard Caddis, Pellet Flies
Full Report: These ponds are clear and fishing very well. Big Fish and Big Fun, Dave Torkelson has done an amazing job of maintaing and improving his wonderful slice of fly fishing heaven!
-Report Courtesy of Al

Latest Fishing Gossip

Things beginning to happen.

Several reports of midge fishing at Pleasure Park, the Uncompahgre through town and at Paco. This spring-like weather is forecast to continue for the next 10 days, so get out there and see what is happening. Baetis can't be far off.

03/05/2010 : Recent Posts