Captured on the San Miguel River south of Telluride, this photo features an angler fly fishing for trout on a late fall day in 2024. The beautiful San Miguel river is one of the last un-dammed rivers in the American Southwest.
Originating high in the San Juan Mountains above Telluride Colorado, The San Miguel river flows about 81 miles to the Dolores River. It runs through Telluride’s box canyon and shapes the town’s valley. At ~8,750 ft, the river is fed by Rocky Mountain snowmelt and high‑elevation tributaries.
Captured on the San Miguel River south of Telluride, this photo features an angler fly fishing for trout on a late fall day in 2024. The beautiful San Miguel river is one of the last un-dammed rivers in the American Southwest.
Originating high in the San Juan Mountains above Telluride Colorado, The San Miguel river flows about 81 miles to the Dolores River. It runs through Telluride’s box canyon and shapes the town’s valley. At ~8,750 ft, the river is fed by Rocky Mountain snowmelt and high‑elevation tributaries.
Image Dimensions: 6720 x 4090 px
Location: Near Telluride CO
Note: This image is exclusive to this site. © 2025 Ray Redstone
