Platoro Outfitters & Guide Service
Platoro Outfitters operates horseback fishing and hunting trips in Colorado's remote southern San Juan Mountains. Guests ride into backcountry areas to fish for brook trout in mountain streams, with experienced guides, cooks and wranglers providing meals and camp accommodation. Day trips and multi-day expeditions suit families and groups seeking wilderness fishing combined with mountain scenery and wildlife viewing. The outfitter limits groups to eight people maximum to ensure quality experiences. Cabin lodging is available near Alamosa, with family-style meals included on trip packages.
- Maximum passengers
- 8
- Minimum passengers
- 1
- Trips
- One day guided fishing trip; one day guided nature ride; multi-day fishing expedition; guided hunting trips
- Target species
- Brook trout
- Departure point
- Platoro, Colorado, USA
- What is included
- Experienced guide; horse; fishing gear; meals prepared by camp cook; campfire lunch; accommodation in deluxe camp
- Extras (for a fee)
- Cabin lodging; airport pickup from Alamosa
- What to bring
- Camera; warm jacket; extra flashlight for overnight stays
- Terms and conditions
- Reservations accepted year-round for dates between 1 June and 31 October. Bookings on first-come, first-served basis.
- Skipper / guide: Patrick C. Williams; Mike Sandoval
Company information
Platoro Outfitters is operated by Patrick C. Williams, a Colorado native with extensive wilderness and wildlife knowledge. The business maintains a string of experienced saddle and pack horses, some in the family for 17 years. The operation emphasises safety, horsemanship and minimal environmental impact. Trips suit families, novice and experienced riders seeking remote mountain fishing and hunting in authentic backcountry settings.
Details checked against the operator’s website on 9 November 2026.
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