Guide:

About Your Trip

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Get ready for the fly fishing experience of a lifetime on this beautiful reserve in New Mexico! On this all-inclusive trip, you'll be staying in the beautiful Costilla Fishing Lodge as you enjoy exclusive access to private New Mexico Rivers with expert fly fishing guides.

**The Reserve:**

With snow capped alpine tundra, 19 fishable lakes, and over 550,000 stunning acres of picturesque lands, this place is the jewel of northern New Mexico. Its diverse landscape is home to a wide variety of wildlife including elk, bison, black bears, and mountain lions. Whether riding horseback through open fields, exploring turn-of-the-century charcoal kilns, or fly fishing for Rio Grande cutthroat trout, there is has something for everyone!

**The Fishing:**

Lure the catch of a lifetime in one of the best natural fishing havens. Fishermen have been coming to here for over 100 years for its 19 fishable lakes and over 30 miles of silver-streaked streams. Test your fly fishing and deep nymphing skills in this world-class fishing sanctuary!

**Your Lodge:**

Costilla Fishing Lodge is a wonderfully secluded getaway, located 45 minutes from the Main Lodge. Constructed using the property’s own timber and stone, this solar-powered eco-friendly lodge is certified LEED Silver. Enjoy incredible views from the expansive porch, relax in front of the grand stone fireplace, and enjoy meals from a dedicated chef.

Tucked away in high country at 10,000 feet in elevation, Costilla Fishing Lodge offers direct access to untamed wilderness and fishing lakes. Breathe in the crisp alpine air and soak in the stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range as you cast for Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout.

Costilla Fishing Lodge has 8 luxurious guest rooms. It is available to book per room (2 Guests), or as a full buyout (16 guests). Bookings are for a minimum of 2 nights.

Peak Season Rates (May 15-Sept 30, Nov 22-30, Dec 21-Jan 2):
Full buyout is $12,500/night, single rooms start at $1700/night

Non-peak Season Rates (Jan 3-May 14, Oct 1-Nov 21, Dec 1-Dec 20):
Full buyout is $11,900/night, single rooms start at $1600/night

**Additional Information:**

Rates include 3 meals daily, all non-alcoholic beverages and two daily activities including horseback riding, fishing, mountain biking, hiking, shooting sports, 3D archery, geocaching, and disc golf.

Excludes: alcoholic beverages, transfers, private guides, spa services, photo sessions, cooking classes and curated dining experiences.

$650 per person, per night is applied if minimum occupancy is exceeded. Any one (1) child, aged 11 and under, is included when staying with two paying guests in the same Costilla Lodge room.

Private guides are available at a rate of $475/8 hours or $350/4 hours, for up to 4 guests. All Costilla Fishing Lodge guests require and are issued a state fishing license upon arrival. The fee is included in the rate.

Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 60 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Kid Friendly

This trip is best for adults.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

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Pricing Matrix

	24 Hours
1 Person	$1,700.00
2 People	$1,700.00
3 People	$3,400.00
4 People	$3,400.00
5 People	$5,100.00
6 People	$5,100.00
7 People	$6,800.00
8 People	$6,800.00
9 People	$8,500.00
10 People	$8,500.00
11 People	$10,200.00
12 People	$10,200.00
13 People	$11,900.00
14 People	$11,900.00
15 People	$12,800.00
16 People	$12,800.00

Pay 50% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Vermejo R.

Outfitter 51 years of exp.

About Your Guide

Vermejo R.

Outfitter 51 years of exp.

Anglers have travelled to New Mexico to fly fish for over 100 years. An Orvis International Destination, this "private national park" offers a world-class trout fishery across its 30 miles of transparent streams and 19 alpine lakes.

With snowcapped tundra, 19 fishable lakes and over 550,000 stunning acres of picturesque lands, this is the jewel of northern New Mexico. Its diverse landscape is home to a wide variety of wildlife including Elk, Bison, Black Bears and Mountain Lions. Whether riding horseback through open fields, exploring turn-of-the-century charcoal kilns, or fly fishing for Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout, there's something for everyone.

Rest up at the Costilla Fishing Lodge, a wonderfully secluded getaway located 45 minutes from the Main Lodge. Tucked away in high country at 10,000 feet, Costilla Fishing Lodge offers direct access to untamed wilderness and fishing lakes. Breathe in the crisp alpine air and soak in the stunning views of the Sangre de Cristo mountain range as you cast to Rio Grande Cutthroat Trout.

Constructed using the property’s own timber and stone, this solar powered eco-friendly lodge is certified LEED Silver. Enjoy incredible views from the expansive porch, relax in front of the grand stone fireplace, and enjoy meals from a dedicated chef. Costilla Fishing Lodge is available to book per room, or as a full buyout.

Fill in date, party size, trip duration, and start time above to book and get out there with Captain Experiences!

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Raton, New Mexico

Areas Fished

Vermejo River

Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

River, Lake

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 60 days before the trip.

Lunch

Lunch / light snacks are included.

Beer

No beer allowed.

Boat Restroom

No, this boat does not have a bathroom on board.

Kid Friendly

This trip is best for adults.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Target Species

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Techniques

Fly Fishing

Everything Else to Know

Hat, sunscreen, polarized sunglasses, warm clothing depending on the season. Guests may bring their own beer/alcohol to Costilla or purchase a liquor package. All Costilla Fishing Lodge guests require and are issued a state fishing license upon arrival. The fee is included in the rate. Winter Season: rods, tackle, and other equipment necessary for ice fishing. Summer Season: Orvis Clearwater fly rods and reels, as well as spinning rods to guests at no additional charge. You will also be provided with a trolling motor and batteries, should you choose to make use of the many boats located at our fishing lakes. Lunch is provided.

You'll need to buy a fishing license before getting out there. Find out more about licenses here.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Vermejo will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 60 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 60 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

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