Soaring Eagle Lodge, Navajo Dam, NM.
May / June 2026
We will once again be staying at the Soaring Eagle Lodge, 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 PCC guests each year catch rainbows in excess of 20”, with several being 24” – 25” bows.) 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 May 30 with departure after breakfast on June 4. Lodging, guides and meals included – each attendee is responsible for their personal transportation, fishing license and gratuities.
PLEASE NOTE our trip has been moved 3 weeks earlier to avoid later June afternoons that have become hotter over the past 5 years.
As in the past, Soaring Eagle has again graciously provided PCC a 10% trip discount off published rates.
An initial deposit / personal check made out to Soaring Eagle in the amount of $1388.00 per guest is required by January 10, 2026. The remaining balance of $1112.10 due at checkout, payable by check or credit card.
Interested parties should contact Ron Escue via email, escueautopro@aol.com; in your email please include your residential mailing address, phone contact. and confirm that you mailed your deposit to:
Ron Escue
5737 Evening Canyon Dr.
La Canada, CA., 91011.
Once I have received your deposit I will confirm your reservation via email - shortly thereafter. Last year this trip sold out, please don’t hesitate if you are interested. Any questions, drop me a note.
- The closest commercial airport is Durango, CO. – approximately an hour away.
- Buckhorn Limo (970-7690933) provides shuttle service from the airport to the lodge.
- Also available at the airport are numerous car rental agencies, i.e., Hertz, Avis, National, etc.
- Presently there are flights out of LAX, Burbank & Ontario to Durango – prices range $425 - $630 R/T.
Fishing license purchase may be done on line at: https://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 nonresident) you will need a Habitat Stamp ($10.00) & Habitat Access Validation ($4.00)
Rods in 5 Wgt and 6 Wgt, 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.
