LAKE GEORGE | 7,992 FT

Puma Hills River Ranch

Puma Hills River Ranch is easily accessible from Colorado Springs and offers anglers 2 1/2 miles of incredible high meadow river fishing in the beautiful Tarryall Valley. This premier stretch of Tarryall Creek is home to numerous wild brown trout, cutbow trout, rainbow trout, and some Donaldson Steelhead up to 25 inches! Double digit days are not uncommon.

 

Tarryall Creek meanders pleasantly through the meadows and hay fields of Puma Hills Ranch, creating glassy runs, riffles, undercut banks, bend pools, and nifty tail-outs – excellent habitat for dry fly and dry dropper enthusiasts.  This sought-after property is for anglers seeking a premier river experience with solitude and spectacular Colorado scenery. It doesn’t get much better than this!  Puma Hills Ranch offers peaceful views, abundant trout life, challenge, back-country aesthetic, and infinite elbow room.  Our senior guides say, “It still feels like what Colorado used to be.”

Water conditions on this creek can vary due to weather and water flow. However, it’s position downstream towards the confluence of the South Platte makes this venue more consistent in terms of water conditions than others throughout the picturesque Tarryall Valley. Abundant insect life make dry fly fishing here a frequent delight. In the property log book, anglers have reported up to 40 fish days, on hopper-dropper rigs, without ever changing patterns. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife as the valley is home to all sorts of Colorado natives.

ACCESS FEES: $130 per angler

*Two access fees minimum. This fee is in addition to standard guide rates.

*Angler count is limited on Puma Ranch to 4 anglers total per day. 

LOCATION: Near the town of Lake George on Tarryall Creek.

FACILITIES: None

Several lodging options are available in Lake George, CO, and nearby camping options are plentiful. We recommend the M Lazy C Ranch in Lake George, located just minutes from the property, and featuring excellent rooms and amenities.

To inquire on availability, or to any questions regarding this beautiful water, please don’t hesitate to CONTACT US.

FAQ's

Puma Hills offers 2.5 miles of exclusive private access to the beautiful Tarryall Creek near Lake George, Colorado. 

If you hate crowds and love small wild trout streams, Puma is the perfect place for you. You’ll have a great stretch of scenic wild river all to yourself.

Puma Hills River Ranch (Tarryall Creek, Lake George, CO)

*DO NOT use maps for navigation. Maps only provide a general idea of where anglers may be fishing.  Please consult your guide as to the exact location for your trip.