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Fly Shop & Guide Service, Raft trips, Raft/kayak/SUP, River Tube rentals & sales. Souviners & more. Ski & Board rentals in the winter.

Guided Rafting, Guided Fly Fishing, Raft/Kayak/SUP rentals, Ski and Snowboard rentals, all sorts of retail and fun stuff.

08/10/2026

🌊 WATER TEMP & FLOW UPDATE🌡️
Hey anglers, as we navigate the heat of late summer, keeping our fishery healthy is our top priority. We are keeping a close eye on the conditions, and with low flows and warm air temps, the river is feeling the heat. Here is what every angler on the Rio needs to know right now:
🌡️ The Temp Thresholds (Why Water Temp Matters):
• Under 65°F: Green light. Trout process oxygen efficiently and fight/recover well.
• 65°F+: Red light. Stop fishing for trout. High water temps dramatically decrease dissolved oxygen in the river.
⚠️ The High Mortality Risk:When water temps hit 65°F and above, fighting a trout creates severe lactic acid buildup. Even if a fish swims away when you release it, the physiological stress and lack of oxygen in warm water result in extremely high post-release mortality. A fish caught in 70°F water often dies hours later.
🦉 Follow the "Hoot Owl" Rule: We strongly encourage all anglers to follow self-imposed Hoot Owl rules and carry a stream thermometer and check temps frequently.Reel it in by 12:00 PM (Noon) or as soon as water temps hit 65°F.Do NOT fish in the late afternoon or evening when water temps peak, even if the air starts to cool down.
Giving our trout a rest during the hottest parts of the day keeps the fishery strong for the fall run! 😎
👀What to do instead? Drop by the shop to grab a stream thermometer, re-spool your reels, or ask our staff about targeting warm-water species or hiking up to cold high-alpine lakes where the fish are active and water temps are safe!
Thank you for being great stewards of the Rio Grande. Keep 'em wet, keep 'em cold, and pack a thermometer!
📸: Taken at Big Meadows while the water temps were safe!

08/06/2026

USED RAFT INVENTORY SALE AT 8200 MOUNTAIN SPORTS! 🌊Looking to get on the water for less? We have a great selection of used and pre-owned Rocky Mountain Rafts (RMR) ready for your next river adventure. 😎
Check out our current used inventory:
⚡ 9.5' RMR "Thunder Cloud"Features: Glued-in I-beam floor, self-bailing.
Condition: Used, great condition
Colors: Lime Green (2 available)Price: $1,400
⚡ 10.5' RMR Storm (SB-105)Features: 2025 model, box opened this year
Condition: Used (Like new)
Color: PurplePrice: $1,800
⚡ 12' RMR (SB-120)
Condition & Colors: Used / Like new (Blue) | Used / Great condition (Red, Dark Green)Price: $2,300
⚡ 13' RMR (SB-130)
Condition: Used / Like new (very lightly used)
Colors: Lime Green, PurplePrice: $2,500
⚡ 14' RMR (SB-140)
Condition: Used, fair condition
Color: BluePrice: $2,000
These pre-owned boats won't last long at these prices!👀
🤩Interested? Call the shop at (719) 873-1977 or message our page directly to claim yours!

07/28/2026

Your river adventure, your way! 😎
🛶 Grab a duckie or a tube and let the good times roll!
Ready to float the day away? 8200 Mountain Sports has your water gear covered! We’ve got everything you need for the perfect DIY river adventure.

Here is this year's rental lineup:

💥Solo Duckie (Inflatable Kayak): $50/day | $85/overnight

💥Tandem Duckie (Two-person Inflatable Kayak): $60/day | $95/overnight

💥Single Tubes: $15/day | $25/overnight

💥Double Tubes (Float with a buddy!): $25/day | $35/overnight

✨ Bonus: All of our rentals include paddles and PFDs (life jackets) at no extra charge!

❗️Important Note: We are running our U-Haul option only this year. This means you’ll be handling your own transport and shuttling. Don’t worry if you don’t have a massive truck, we’ve got plenty of tie-down straps available to help you secure your gear safely!

😬Gear rents out fast when the weather is warm, so tag your river crew and come gear up!
What stretch of the river are you hitting first this week? 👀⬇️

07/25/2026

🪰 Hot Fly of the Weekend: Foam Dries! 🪰

⛰️ Looking to escape the heat and give our main rivers a much-needed break? This weekend, we’re packing the box with Foam Dries (Sizes 12–16) and heading for the hills!

With water temperatures staying cool in the high country, high-elevation creeks and alpine lakes are the places to be. Plus, creek fish absolutely love these bugs.

📸 What’s in the Box?
We’re talking topwater icons that float all day:

💥Chubby Chernobyls & Stubby Chubbies

💥Fuzzy Wuzzys

💥Mini Formulators

💥Tantrums

🎨 How to Choose Your Color:
☀️ Sunny Days & Clear Water: Go with brighter or more natural, buggy colors to match the pristine conditions.

☁️ Overcast Days or Stained Water: Switch to darker colors like black and purple. This gives the fish a sharp, defined silhouette against the sky so they can track it easily.

🎣 Pro-Tips for Maximum Action:
Lake Evenings: Don't pack up when the sun starts to dip. Crusing lake fish will absolutely tear these up during the evening rise.

Not Just for Trout: Got a local warm-water pond instead? Sunfish (bluegill), bass, and even the occasional carp can't resist these foam treats.

🧐Tip: Give the low-elevation trout rivers a rest this weekend, lace up your hiking boots, and go hunt some aggressive high-country fish on topwater!

07/18/2026

🌧️ We saw the rain… and we know you did too! Keep those rain dances going! 🙌

While the recent moisture is great news, one rainstorm doesn’t mean the river is ready to fish all day. Water temperatures can still climb quickly, especially in the afternoon, putting extra stress on trout.

Please continue to be good stewards of our fisheries by practicing hoot owl hours (12-12) fish early, then give the river a break once water temperatures begin to rise. Our fish need a little more help until we see consistent cooler weather and improved flows.

Thank you for doing your part to protect the Rio Grande. Together, we can keep this fishery healthy for everyone. 🎣💙

07/17/2026

Home News Releases CPW implements voluntary fishing closures on two stretches of the Rio Grande CPW implements voluntary fishing closures on two stretches of the Rio Grande Southwest Region Share: John Livingston Southwest Region Public Information Officer 970-759-9590 / [email protected]....

07/15/2026

🔥 HOT FLY COMBO OF THE WEEK 🔥
If you are hitting the water early, the trout have been loving a classic attractor-to-flash setup.

Lead Fly: Pat's Rubber Legs (Size 8-12) — The ultimate stonefly imitation to get your rig down deep into the columns and faster pockets.

Dropper: Lightning Bug (Size 14-16) — Tie this 18 to 24 inches below your rubber legs. The flash from the silver or pearl body is absolutely killer for drawing strikes in the riffles when the sun starts hitting the water.
REMEMBER: The Rio Grande and South Fork are getting HOT! DO NOT fish the river after 1:00pm or after 65 degrees! Always carry a pocket thermometer, test the water frequently, and get your fishing done in the cool morning hours!
Fish hard, fish responsibly, come and see us at 8200 for all of your fishing needs!

07/13/2026

🎣 South Fork & Rio Grande River Fishing Update
The waters on the Rio Grande and the South Fork are looking beautiful right now, but summer conditions mean we have to be smart anglers to keep our wild trout populations healthy and thriving.
🛑 CRITICAL WATER TEMP ALERT: 65°F is the Limit 🛑
As the summer heat rolls in, keeping an eye on water temperatures is priority number one. Please do not fish if the water temperature hits 65°F or higher. As water warms up, it holds significantly less dissolved oxygen. Fighting a trout in water warmer than 65°F pushes the fish into extreme metabolic distress, and even if they swim away, the delayed mortality rate is incredibly high. Carry a pocket thermometer, test the water frequently, and get your fishing done in the cool morning hours. If the temps creep up by midday, give the trout a break and head in for lunch!
🤝 Keep 'Em Wet: Best Practices for Handling TroutWhen you do land a fish in these warmer summer months, let's make sure they make a full recovery! Wet your hands first: Never handle a trout with dry hands. It strips away their protective slime coat, leaving them vulnerable to fatal infections and fungi.
💥Keep them in the water: Try to unhook the fish while it's still submerged in your net. Use barbless hooks: Ditch the barbs to ensure a quick, stress-free release.
💥Revive them gently: Hold the fish facing into the current in calm water until it actively swims out of your hand. Never pump it back and forth.
Tight lines, stay cool, and let’s protect this incredible fishery! 🏔️🎣

07/06/2026

⚠️ As summer temperatures continue to climb, the Rio Grande’s water temperatures can reach levels in the afternoon that are stressful—and sometimes even fatal—for trout. Warm water holds less dissolved oxygen, and the added stress of being caught and released can significantly reduce a trout’s chances of survival, even when it appears to swim away in good condition.

✅ One of the easiest ways we can all help protect this incredible fishery is to wrap up our time on the Rio Grande by 1:00 PM, when water temperatures typically begin climbing into a range that can be harmful to trout.

👀 The good news is that your fishing day doesn’t have to end there. Our area is fortunate to have countless high-elevation creeks that stay much cooler throughout the day, along with excellent lakes and reservoirs that provide outstanding afternoon opportunities. Whether you’re chasing eager brook trout in a mountain stream or targeting trout from a boat or the shoreline, there are plenty of great ways to enjoy the outdoors while giving the Rio Grande a much-needed break.

‼️If you fish the Rio in the morning, use best catch-and-release practices: land fish quickly, keep them in the water as much as possible, minimize handling, and release them promptly.

😎 By making a small adjustment to when and where we fish, we can all help ensure the Rio Grande remains a healthy, thriving trout fishery for years to come.

🎣 Thank you for being good stewards of the resource and helping preserve this special river for everyone.

06/27/2026

🔥 HOT FLY OF THE WEEKEND🔥
Fuzzy Wuzzy Tan #12

If you’re fishing the Rio Grande this week, don’t leave home without a Tan Fuzzy Wuzzy #12 in your fly box.

While water levels are continuing to drop, the recent rain showers have allowed the river to briefly stabilize, and trout are settling back into their feeding lanes and looking for an easy meal. The Fuzzy Wuzzy Tan is a proven attractor pattern that imitates a variety of aquatic insects, making it an excellent choice when fish aren’t keyed in on one specific hatch.

Right now, this fly is especially effective because:
🎣 It closely resembles stoneflies, grasshoppers, and other terrestrial insects common this time of year.
🎣 As flows continue to drop, fish are moving into riffles and seems. This fly shines in fast, shallow water, focus near the banks!
🎣 Its buggy profile and movement often trigger aggressive eats from both stocked and wild trout.

🔥 Pro tip: Pair it with a size 16 or 18 perdigon as the dropper for maximum results

😎 Stop by 8200 Mountain Sports in South Fork and we’ll get you set up with the right flies, the latest river conditions, and the local knowledge to help you make the most of your day on the Rio.

Have you been fishing the Fuzzy Wuzzy lately? We’d love to see your catches! drop your photos in the comments! 👇

Address

30923 US Highway W 160
South Fork, CO
81154

Opening Hours

Monday	7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	7:30am - 5:30am
Wednesday	7:30am - 5:30am
Thursday	7:30am - 5:30am
Friday	7:30am - 5:30am
Saturday	7:30am - 5:30am
Sunday	8am - 12pm

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+17198731977

Website

http://8200sports.com/

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