Eagle River
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Lakes, Rivers & Falls //
Eagle River is a peaceful, scenic river located in Vail, Colorado which offers world class fishing and is another great reason to visit Vail during the summer months.
- Eagle River, in Vail, Colorado, is a scenic river which unlike most of its U.S. counterparts is not controlled by a dam and has distinct seasons.
- The area is perfect for recreation and the excellent water conditions lend themselves to world class white-water rafting and fishing.
- See stunning canyon views in this scenic area.
Overview
Eagle River is located in Vail, Colorado and offers a beautiful environment to enjoy world class fishing. The river differs from its counterparts in the U.S. as it is not controlled by a dam system. This allows for the river to go through normal seasonal changes including high waters as the snow melts at the beginning of June. The river is also fantastic for whitewater rafting and has some breath-taking views through its canyons.
Locations/Directions
The Eagle River flows through the towns of Minturn, Avon, Eagle, Gypsum, and Vail. It is easily accessible by a number of fishing access roads and trails.
Seasons
The River goes through distinct seasons but almost always provides great fishing and rafting. The tide is at its highest in June and has usually settled by mid summer.
Activities
Eagle River and the surrounding area is an excellent place for recreation. For visitors who don't enjoy water sports the walks and views around the river are utterly breathtaking, especially the majestic canyon. For those looking for extreme sports the white-water at the river is in its true form and guides and trips can be booked to raft the river at varying levels of difficulty. The fishing is of course world class and large breeds of fish and rainbow trout are abundant.
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