Soaring Eagle Lodge

My friends and I just finished our annual stay at Soaring Eagle. The fishing was great. Lots of big fat bows and browns. The guides know where the fish hang out and what flies to tie on. They change the rigs often based on what is or isn't working. The fly shop is well equipped with whatever you need. The staff are always friendly and accommodating. My stays go back to the Lodge's previous owner. It was good back then but since Jeff bought the place there have been some excellent improvements in the food & amenities. We book our trips 1-2 years in advance because it is hard to get rooms unless it is off season (Dec-April).

I've been to Soaring Eagle many times thru the years and it just keeps getting better. Jeff knows how to take care of his guests. The cabins are great and the views of the San Juan are from a post card. The guides are professional and put you on fish. Can't say enough about the great food and the staff: both excellent. It's a great place to take your spouse and kids. I fish a lot of different lodges and Soarig Eagle is high on my list!

I am rather new to fly fishing and have taken a couple of guided trips on other rivers. I can truley say that my time at Soaring Eagle was one of the jbest experiences of my life. The owner and staff were all so friendly and helpful. The day I got there I wfished right ouside my czbin and landed a nice Bow, thanks to Bill in the fly shop goving me tips on the flies to tie and location to try. The meals were excellent and good portions. My three days on the river with guide Pat were fantastic. He put me on the fish every day and was a great guy. I have never really caught alot of fish, but this trip was different. Pat constantly made sure the tackle was right and that I was taking advantage of every strike. He educated me on ways to cast and set a hook. He worked his butt off for me.. I fe

This lodge is the perfect spot for any fly-fisherman. The rooms are spacious and include a kitchenette and living space with two recliners. Bathrooms could stand to be remodeled, but are certainly adequate for the purpose. Located right on the beautiful river, the views are spectacular. The stay includes both breakfast and dinner. You will not be disappointed. They even allow for some variation if you require a meal that does not include beef. Our fishing guide, Rusty, was fantastic. We stayed for 4 nights and had a great experience. We will return!

This is THE best fishing experience I've had in recent years. Everything about the lodge is fisherman friendly. Jeff - the owner - is as personable as he is knowledgeable, and his staff takes its lead from him. Our guide Nathaniel was excellent and enjoyable to be on the river with. The food was top notch, prepared and presented in a way that rivals the best restaurants anywhere. It was obvious from the first minutes at the lodge that Jeff and everyone there was committed to making our trip a memorable one. We enjoyed the other guests as well. All the guests shared in the fly fisher brotherhood that brought us all there in the first place. The fishing was excellent. With Nate as our mentor, it is safe to say that we experienced no fewer than 10 strikes an hour. Far from an expert