The San Luis Valley Chapter of Trout Unlimited is a volunteer-driven conservation organization dedicated to protecting and improving the rivers, streams, and fisheries that make this valley special.
From restoring habitat for Rio Grande cutthroat trout to helping students raise trout in their classrooms, we believe conservation works best when local people roll up their sleeves and get involved.
Whether you're an angler, landowner, student, teacher, or simply someone who cares about healthy rivers, there's a place for you here.
Our volunteers work alongside partners to improve fish habitat, restore stream function, remove barriers, and support native trout recovery throughout the Rio Grande Headwaters. From fence construction to stream restoration work weekends, real conservation happens on the ground.
The future of conservation starts with the next generation. Through Trout in the Classroom, the Watershed Ambassadors program, the Monte Vista High School TU Student Club, fly tying events, and hands-on field experiences, we connect students with the rivers in their own backyard.
Conservation should be fun. Throughout the year we host Trout on Tap, fly tying classes, volunteer projects, conservation presentations, and youth activities that bring people together around healthy rivers and fisheries.
Every spring, the valley comes together for one of our favorite traditions. Hundreds of students, teachers, families, volunteers, and partners gather along the river as students release the trout they raised in their classrooms. It's more than a fish release — it's a celebration of education, conservation, and the future of our coldwater fisheries.
From Trout on Tap to fly tying nights, chapter meetings, and work days — here's where to find us. Our calendar is powered by the official Trout Unlimited Events system, so it stays current automatically.
Trout on Tap, fly tying nights, chapter meetings, and work days — all on our official Trout Unlimited events calendar, always current.
Join us for a project, attend an event, volunteer with a youth program, or simply come meet a group of people who care about conservation in the San Luis Valley. A lot of good work gets done when local people show up.