About Fly Fishing In Colorado On The Private Waters At Santa Maria Ranch
It was back in 1874 that Harry Epperson established the Santa Maria Ranch as a homestead where livestock and hay was produced. Today, you'll still find the main ranch house and a variety of 19th-Century structures on the property. The Ranch has been designated a National Historic District and includes a warm spring along with rare wetland plants that are hard to find throughout the world. This land is now protected by a conservation easement held by Colorado Open Lands to ensure pristine open space, habitat, water resources, and historic structures. An additional conservation easement is funded by Great Outdoors Colorado to further protect wetlands and riparian habitat on the ranch.
When you visit the Santa Maria Fly Fishing Ranch in Park County, Colorado, you'll want to pack for a day away from it all. Things like drinking water and flush toilets are found a few miles down the road in the town of Hartsel, CO. There is, however, an outhouse on the ranch that's available to anglers.
More Information About Fly Fishing At Santa Maria Ranch Private Waters
Santa Maria Fly Fishing is only available to be fished with one of our qualified fly fishing guides. The property is roughly a 2 hour drive from the Denver metro area. The ranch is just over three miles north of Hartsel, CO on County Road 439, which is a gravel road. You'll find Hartsel about eighteen miles southeast of Fairplay, CO on Highway 9. Santa Maria Fly Fishing is located at an elevation of 8,800 feet. Lightning is a real hazard up here and shelter is limited. Your guide will be diligent to get the group to safety if they see weather that might produce lightning.
At Santa Maria Fly Fishing, we maintain a passion for the pristine Colorado rivers and streams. Come share this passion with us by booking your next guided Colorado fly fishing trip on the private waters of Santa Maria Ranch. We offer an expert guide service for a day of fishing you won't forget, and our section of the South Platte River's Middle Fork is great for small groups of two or three anglers. Contact us today to find out more and start planning your next fishing trip!