Kevin and North Fork Ranch owner Dean May have two sections of river totaling 2 miles of some of the most sought after private water in the Rocky Mountain area. To preserve and protect the environment of these pristine stretches of river, we only allow guided fishing trips.

The North Fork Ranch

The North Fork Ranch is just 7 miles south of Bailey right off Highway 285 with a little over 1/2 mile of river, a stones throw from the back door of the lodge. This section of river is nestled in a private valley far removed from the highway offering some of the best holding water in the valley.

Our average fish runs in the 3 pound range, between 18-22 inches. It is not uncommon to hook and if you're lucky enough, to land fish in the 5-7 pound class. The dominate fish in this stretch of river are Rainbows followed by Cutbows, Browns and an occasional Brook Trout. If you enjoy fly fishing at its best, you won't want to miss fishing at the North Fork Ranch.

The North Fork Meadows

The Meadows is right off Highway 285 across the pond from the Shawnee Post Office. The Meadows offers 1 1/2 miles of river as well as a nine acre lake on the property.

On this section, the water meanders through a large alpine meadow and is a fantastic place to hunt trout. The Meadows also offers excelent structure, but is know for longer riffles and runs. And of course, for those that seem to always be in the trees, the meadows can be more open with less trees. There are three sections of water with plenty to explore.