Soaring Eagle Lodge, Navajo Dam, NM
June 21- June 26, 2025
We will once again be staying at the Soaring Eagle Lodge, arguably the premiere facility on this fabled tailwater. Trout 16” + are the norm, with serious opportunity to bring to hand a 20”+ bruiser (fact is that 8 guests on our 2024 trip caught rainbows in excess of 20” (with several noting 24” – 25” bows) during the trip. This year’s accommodations are as we have enjoyed in the past, deluxe waterfront cabins, 2 guests per cabin, FIVE cabins in total.
Our party of ten will enjoy 5 nights lodging with 4 days of guided drift boat fishing, arrival on the afternoon of June 21 after 3PM with departure after breakfast on June 26. Lodging, guides and meals included – each attendee is responsible for their personal transportation, fishing license and gratuities. As in the past, Soaring Eagle has again graciously provided PCC a 10% trip discount off published rates. The TOTAL trip cost, including tax and the 10% discount applied at lodge checkout, is approximately $2,492. An initial deposit / personal check made out to Soaring Eagle Lodge in the amount of $1,300 will be required by March 1st, per guest. The remaining balance of $1,192 will be due at checkout, payable by check or credit card.
Interested parties should contact Alan Vlacich via email, avlacich@gmail.com; in your email please include your residential mailing address and phone contact.
Once I have received your email, I will in turn email you a lodge guest form to be filled out and returned to me (via U.S. mail) along with your deposit. Upon receipt of your completed lodge guest form & deposit, I will confirm your reservation via email - shortly thereafter. In the past years this trip sold out quickly, please don’t hesitate if you are interested.
- The closest commercial airport is Durango, CO. – approximately an hour away.
- Buckhorn Limo (970-7690933) provides shuttle service from the airport to the lodge.
- A better option may be a shared vehicle at the numerous car rental agencies, i.e., Hertz, Avis, National, etc.
- Presently there are flights out of LAX, Burbank & Ontario to Durango – around $525 R/T
Fishing license purchase may be done on line at: wildlife.state.nm.us, or in Navajo Dam at Fisheads Sport Shop (phone 505-6340463) – along with your license, (presently $24.00 for 5 days) you will need a Habitat Stamp ($10.00) & Habitat Access Validation ($4.00)
Rods in 5 Wt and 6 Wt, loaded with weight forward floating line are suggested. Your guide will provide leaders & flies, as conditions often change from day to day.
Should you prefer to drive – plan on approximately 12.5 hours from Southern California.