*THE 2026 PAR FLY HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW WATER AND ADVERSE CONDITIONS ON THE RIO GRANDE.  THIS DECISION DID NOT COME EASILY.  HOWEVER, WE FEEL PROTECTING THE TROUT AND NATURAL RESOURCES IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE. 

Golf & Fly Fishing Tournament

The San Luis Valley chapter of Trout Unlimited & 8200 Mountain Sports are pleased to invite you to participate in the annual South Fork Par Fly Tournament in South Fork, CO. September 23, 24 & 25, 2027.

REGISTRATION

  • $600 per 2-person team.
  • Registration will open mid-June 2027. The event is expected to sell out, and spots will be filled on a first come first served basis. *Previous year’s teams have 1st opportunities to register.
  • The Par Fly will not be cancelled due to inclement weather.
  • No refunds will be given after August 15, 2027.

FISHING FORMAT

  • A valid Colorado fishing license is required.
  • Fly fishing only with barbless hooks. NO other method of take will be allowed.  You may fish more than one fly at a time.
  • Beats- Teams will draw for beats. Fishing will occur on the Rio Grande. Fishing will occur on State and Federal public access reaches. (Expect the public to be fishing this water)
  • Only one angler at a time is allowed to fish. The other angler is allowed to net the fish.
  • Angler #1 fishes for 30-minutes or lands his/her fish, whichever occurs first. Then angler #2 starts. This rotation will continue throughout the day.
  • One (1) point will be awarded for each Brown Trout. Two (2) points will be awarded for each Rainbow. Any other species will be awarded one (1) point.
  • Scores sheets must be turned in no later than 5:00 pm.
  • Tournament Hosts reserve the right to adjust the Rules prior to the start of the event.

GOLF FORMAT

  • Teams will use a two-man scramble, shotgun start format to play 18-holes of golf.
  • Rio Grande Club course rules will apply. https://www.riograndeclubandresort.com/golf
  • Mulligans will be available for purchase the morning of the event. Only the person who purchases the Mulligan may use it. It is not a Team Mulligan.
  • Tournament Hosts reserve the right to adjust the Rules prior to the start of the event.

SCORING FORMAT

  • The Tournament Hosts will subtract the team’s total Trout Score from the team’s total Golf Score. The lowest score wins.  In the event of a tie, the Largest Fish length (# of inches) will be used to determine the winning team.

LODGING

South Fork has ample lodging options from hotels to short-term rentals.  Below are links to many. It is impossible to provide links & info for 100% of the lodging options.  Please feel free to look for alternative options.

South Fork Visitor Center- https://www.southfork.org/lodging

South Fork Chamber of Commerce- https://southforkchamber.com/

Beau Meyer Realty, river houses, short term rentals- https://www.beaumeyer.com/rentals

Vacasa, short term rentals- https://www.vacasa.com/usa/Colorado/South-Fork/

Rio Grande Club, short term rentals- https://www.riograndeclubandresort.com/rentals

Other Amenities

South Fork has everything you will need for your stay.  One grocery store, one gas station, one liquor store, numerous gift shops and eateries.  Please consider shopping local and supporting the small businesses of South Fork. If you have questions, please feel free to call at 8200 Mountain Sports.

Sponsors

8200 Mountain Sports is an equal opportunity service provider and employer operating under a special use permit from the USDA Forest Service, Rio Grande National Forest.

8200 Mountain Sports is a Licensed River Outfitter – Issued by Colorado Parks & Wildlife.