Gunnison River

Fish Gold Medal water on the Gunnison River

The gold medal waters of the Gunnison river near Pleasure Park, located just downstream from the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park are world famous—for fly fishing, scenery, whitewater rapids and wildlife. This is a must-do trip at least once in a lifetime. Many of our clients come back year after year to repeat the trip, because of their experiences on the water on their first time out. This is truly a one-of-a-kind fishery, the Colorado Department of Wildlife routinely conducts fish surveys revealing the highest concentration of trout on the Gunnison river in the state (8,779 fish / per mile in 2008). No other words can describe this but simply amazing!!

Experience some of Colorado's most Prolific Hatches

Early June features some of the best dry fly fishing in the country, with an unbelievable stonefly hatch! This hatch attracts people not only from Colorado but, from all over the United States! The stonefly consumes a large portion of our fish's diet and keeps them keyed in on the nymphs year around! Late July through early September is our guide's favorite time to be out as the hopper fishing along the deep undercuts is spectacular! Come watch trophy browns come out from their hiding to engulf large grasshopper imitations!  No wonder this trip is on most anglers bucket list!

Trip Options

Lower Gunnison Float Trip

Spend a full day floating and fishing the Lower Gunnison (6-7 hrs. on the water)

Includes
  • Fly Rod/Reel
  • Flies
  • Gear
  • Water/Snacks and Lunch

$700/boat (2 people max)

*#618 Black Canyon Anglers

Lower Gunnison Walk Wade Trip

Explore the Lower Gunnison on a full day walk & wade trip (6-7 hrs. on the water)

Includes
  • Fly Rod/Reel
  • Flies and leaders
  • Water/Snacks and Lunch

$465 1 Person / $565 2 Person

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We work with our friends at Black Canyon Anglers, CO a licensed outfitter #618 permitted through the BLM, to provide excursions on the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area. All final reservations will be made with Black Canyon Anglers.

Reservations

Deposit: 50% of the trip cost confirms and guarantees a reservation Balance: 100% of the trip cost is due 90 days prior to the trip Permits for this amazing river are limited and the difficulty of re-booking means wasted permits. Fishing and Rafting Reservations Cancelations for fishing and rafting trips are not accepted *Trip insurance is highly recommended if possible **IF BLACK CANYON ANGLERS CANCELS A TRIP DUE TO EVENTS THAT ARE OUT OF OUR CONTROL (E.G. UNSAFE WATER LEVELS), BLACK CANYON ANGLERS WILL REBOOK YOUR TRIP DURING THE SAME SEASON AT NO ADDITIONAL CHARGE. IF YOU WISH TO REBOOK YOUR TRIP THE FOLLOWING CALENDAR YEAR, A $50 PER BOAT PROCESSING FEE WILL BE ASSESSED.**Rain Out Policy: Black Canyon Anglers does not cancel, reschedule, or refund trips impacted by weather or river conditions. All efforts will be made to conduct the best trip possible with the given situation. 

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