DM Ranch Near Fairplay Photo Gallery

South Fork at DM Ranch in September, 2009.

This 24 inch spawning brown was observed at the DM Ranch in late September 2009.

Simply watching fish can be a rewarding experience at the DM Ranch.

This 26 inch brown is one of the largest fish released to date at the DM Ranch. The other was a 28 inch (eight pound) brown that surfaced for a stimulator due north of the ranch house.

Wild browns in the 14-18 inch range are common on the DM Ranch.

September is a glorious time to fish the DM Ranch.

The DM Ranch is laced with beaver ponds that hold large browns.

The South Fork of the South Platte is a small and diverse river on the DM Ranch.

Due to its high quality habitat, the DM Ranch serves as a "reference" property for restoration projects on other streams in the area.

The upper (west) end of the DM Ranch is a vast wetland with numerous beaver ponds that receive very little fishing pressure. Walking, wading and casting in this area are challenging.