RIVER PARCEL & PONDS
family member of a property owner.)
Cordillera is one of the very few communities in the West
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Guests unaccompanied by a CPOA member must
use an FFO guide.
along both sides of the Eagle River for year-round, world-
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Ponds remain open daily save winter freeze.
class fishing. The river parcel boasts viewing benches and
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Reservations are not required for fishing at ponds.
walk paths. Fly Fishing Outfitters (FFO) manages Cordillera’s
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The Club at Cordillera members who wish to have
privileges must pay an annual $500 fee to access the
Cordillera River Parcel without a guide along with
the orientation fee of $150/person (or $200 for two
people at the same time) for required one-time
orientation with guide.
owning a piece of private river heaven. This gives Cordillera
property owners and members private access to 1.3 miles
Fishing Program with its Orvis endorsed guides. Educational
programs, discounts on equipment and merchandise, and a
nationally recognized guide program are offered. In addition,
Cordillera is home to several ponds.
CMD Ponds
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Upper Bearden
Lower Bearden
Grenada Glen w/picnic area
The Club at Cordillera Ponds
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Valley Course
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Mountain Course 1
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Mountain Course 10
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Summit
Cordillera River/Pond Regulations
Parking
Parking areas with signage are on Red Canyon Road and
access trails are clearly marked. Immediately refer all
trespassing issues to Cordillera Metro District Public Safety at
970/926-2335.
Reservations
Anglers are required to book reservations in advance with
FFO from 1 January through 31 December by calling
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All fishing is with flies and single, barbless hooks,
only.
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No bait fishing permitted on either ponds or river.
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All caught fish must be released immediately.
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A valid State of Colorado Fishing License is
required to fish the river.
The river is available to The Club at Cordillera members and
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One-time, fee-based orientation class required for
river fly fishing.
be booked up to 14 days in advance by property owners and
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Reservations are required for river beats and
made through FFO.
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Only half day morning or afternoon reservations
are available.
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No more than two anglers are permitted in each
river beat (one of whom must be a Cordillera
Property Owners Association (CPOA) member or a
970/476-FISH (3474) or 970/845-8090. In both instances, let
the booking party know you are a Cordillera property owner
or guest so they may keep their database updated. During
the summer season, FFO is open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The Lodge & Spa at Cordillera guests, also. Reservations may
up to 7 days in advance by Club at Cordillera Members and
Lodge Guests. Prior to departure for a river outing, property
owners can pick up passes, sign releases, and find out what
flies are working at Fly Fishing Outfitter’s located in Avon
Colorado.
Updated April 2015
Fishing Reaches/Beats
River reaches/beats are designated one through six. Three
Guide Fees
reaches/beats are open in the morning until 1:00 p.m.; the
remaining three reaches/beats are open in the afternoon
after 2:00 p.m. This timing allows each site to be untouched
that day except by the person using it. The following day the
Includes approximately 3.5 hours of instruction, rod and reel,
waders and boots, terminal tackle, flies, and bottled water.
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reaches/beats are swapped morning for afternoon so no
reach/beat is fished at the same time on consecutive days.
$150/person for property owners or their family
members.
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$200 for two people at the same time.
Guide fees are charged to your credit card at the time of
Orientation
booking unless you prefer paying with cash or check prior to
Required one-time fee-based orientation with guide must be
your trip.
completed before an angler is allowed to fish the CMDowned river stretch on his/her own to learn safety, rules and
regulations, and proper fish-handling techniques. Family*
members over the age of 18 and desiring to fish the CMDowned river stretch on their own are also required to
complete the one-time fee-based orientation with guide.
Free Seminars
A series of free seminars to Cordillera property owners,
guests, and The Lodge and Spa at Cordillera guests is offered.
Seminars last approximately two hours and cover a variety of
topics including:
*Family members include
spouses,
children,
stepchildren, grandchildren,
step grandchildren, parents,
and stepparents.
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Introduction to fly fishing classes focusing on basics
such as knot tying, rigging, entomology, casting, and
equipment necessary to get started.
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Fly fishing classes for kids focusing mainly on having
fun and catching fish. Aquatic insects, knots, and
fishing ethics are also discussed.
FFO emails a bi-weekly fishing update from May through
Note: Willful disregard of the River and Pond Rules and
Regulations will result in restriction and possible suspension
of fishing rights.
September on river issues, fishing conditions, and upcoming
Signature:
Bi-Weekly Fishing Update
programs. To receive emails, provide a current email address
to
FFO.
Updated
conditions
are
also
available
at
www.flyfishingoutfitters.net.
Reaches/Beats Fees
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Free for property owners and their family members
(who have completed the one-time fee-based
orientation).
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$150/person (or $200 for two people at the same
time) for required one-time orientation with guide.
Cordillera Address:
Vehicle Registration:
Telephone #:
Email Address:
Club at Cordillera Member #:
CIRCLE ONE:
CPOA
CVCPOA
Updated April 2015