Fishing

The Gunnison River through the Black Canyon and Gunnison Gorge is designated Gold Medal water, with up to 10000 trout over six inches per river mile. You will pull rainbow and brown trout from 12 to 20 inches regularly, with occasional fish over 24 inches if you know what you are doing. The June stonefly hatch is legendary, turning the river into a feeding frenzy, but fishing holds year round with the best action from June through September when multiple hatches overlap. Access requires hiking or floating, as this 14 mile section through the gorge does not have road access.

Top Fishing Spots:

– Gunnison River (Black Canyon and Gunnison Gorge): Gold Medal water featuring 10000 trout per mile and a legendary stonefly hatch in June. Gunnison River Details

– Pleasure Park: located at the confluence of the Gunnison and North Fork, offering campsites, a fly shop, and local guide services. Pleasure Park Info

– Crawford Reservoir: home to western Colorado largest northern pike, plus crappie, largemouth bass, catfish, and trout up to 17 inches. Crawford Reservoir Details

– Confluence Park (Delta): a scenic public park situated right where the Gunnison and Uncompahgre rivers meet. Confluence Park Info