Fly-Fishing Reports

Great Winter Activities at Wilder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46njgKXwVBM Although Wilder on the Taylor may be known for its picturesque summers and great outdoors, it is also the perfect destination for all of your winter activities. Chris Kopf, a leading Crested Butte real estate agent, spoke with Brad Willett, the General Manager at Wilder on the Taylor, about some of the great outdoor

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‘Tis the Season from Wilder on the Taylor

‘Tis the season for sharing Joy and Peace with cherished friends and family. As the holiday season is upon us, here at Wilder on the Taylor, the snow is softly falling, the air is crisp and fresh, the kind that sharpens your senses to joy and delight. Elk herds have returned to lower valley pastures

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Tenkara Comes to the Wilder

This week we received 2 new Tenkara rods at the Wilder and are looking forward to offering a new fly fishing experience for our owners and guests. Tenkara is the traditional method of Japanese fly fishing and consists of a 12-14 foot lightweight, very flexible rod, a fixed line of 15-20 feet and tippet to

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Wilder on the Taylor Fishing Report August

The last few weeks have brought much needed rain to Colorado. All of the rivers in the area have received lots of fresh, cool water and the fishing is excellent. Flows on the Taylor River at the Wilder have been between 320 and 360 CFS. Water temps are on the cold side beginning at about

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Wilder on the Taylor Fishing Report August 1st

During the last 2 weeks, we have had several guests and owners fishing at the Wilder and catch rates on our 2 miles of private Taylor River have been phenomenal. 20 – 30 fly fishing dry fly sessions have been common and the fish populations in the Taylor river are astronomical. Approximately 75% of the

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Wilder on the Taylor Fishing Report for Mid-July 2013

July 12, 2013 – River flows on the Taylor have stabilized at about 300 CFS for the rest of the summer assuring plenty of water for both anglers and recreationists. Water temperatures are in the low 50’s and the fly fishing is absolutely on fire. We are seeing four kinds of Stoneflies, several varieties of

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Wilder on the Taylor Fishing Report for early July 2013

Early July 2013 – Taylor River flows peaked in Gunnison County on or near the 10th of June this year and fly fishing conditions are now perfect with all rivers dropping fast and clear. It looks to be another low water year for Western Colorado but at the Wilder we are fortunate to have guaranteed

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Tour de Forks Riverside Feast

Wilder on the Taylor River is excited to hosting the Tour de Forks Riverside Feast sponsored by Center for the Arts Crested Butte. The Tour de Forks will feature a Spanish farmhouse cuisine provided by Executive Chef, Goose Sorensen, a select wine collection by the world renowned Cakebread Cellars, and of course live music. Attendees

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Wilder on the Taylor Introduces the Master Guide Program

Wilder on the Taylor introduces the Master Guides Program. In a recent press release Wilder on the Taylor river announced it’s Master Guides Program as part of their inovative conservation and recreational program for their ranching community. As part of the Master Guide Program Wilder on the Taylor has brought on two of the very

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Wilder on the Taylor Featured on Spotlight America

Just in case you missed it Wilder on the Taylor River was recently featured on Spotlight America’s travel and destination show when they profiled Crested Butte and Gunnison, CO as one of the United States premier vacation location.  During Spotlight America’s visit to Crested Butte host, Raleigh Cain, got to spend some time with Brad

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