Durango, CO
Durango, Colorado is a small town nestled in the Animas River Valley and it is surrounded by the San Juan Mountains. This town is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts. There are so many outdoor activities available here such as fishing, whitewater rafting, kayaking and canoeing, hiking, mountain biking, backpacking, rock climbing and hunting. Fly fishing is very popular in the Gold Medal waters nearby. There are plenty of fishing guides in the area that specialize in fly fishing for trout.
Farmington, NM
Farmington is where the Animas River meets up with the San Juan River. The San Juan River is a famous tailwater fishery that is known for its excellent trout fishing. This town gives people plenty of lodging options, lots of places to eat, to go along with many unique shops. The San Juan River has good numbers of trout with plenty of big rainbow trout and brown trout available year round.