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Book a guided fly fishing float trip on the Gunnison River. Experience the diversity of the Gunnison River from the freestone section above Blue Mesa Reservoir to below the Gunnison Gorge below the confluence of the North Fork of the Gunnison.
Whether you're looking for a full-day or a half-day float, our experienced guides will tailor the trip to your needs and skill level. Enjoy the comfort of floating in a quality drift boat or raft for the day. All gear is provided—including rods, reels, flies, leaders, and waders (if needed). Full-day trips include lunch.
Book your trip today and discover why the Gunnison River is one of Colorado’s premier fly fishing destinations—from the freestone headwaters to below the Gunnison Gorge.
May/Early June: Due to low snow pack and runoff, fishing the Gunnison River in May through early June should be solid. Fishing nymph rigs in May using worms, stoneflies, eggs, and other "junk" bugs will produce some solid fish. June will deliver some great conditions this year for stonefly, caddis, and yellow sally hatches.
Mid June/End of June: In mid-June we will see prolific hatches of Salmonflies, Golden Stones, Yellow Sallies, Green Drakes, Caddis, and PMDs. This time of the year can provide excellent dry fly fishing opportunities!
July: July is one of the most consistent times to fish Gunnison River, with strong Caddis, Green Drakes, and PMDs hatches in the mornings and evenings. The main attraction is the hopper bite—terrestrial patterns like hoppers and ants fished tight to the bank produce exciting, visual takes. When dry fly action slows down, switching to a hopper-dropper rig is extremely effective.
August: In August we will still see some solid early morning dry fly action on terrestrials, but fishing hopper-dropper rigs are the primary approach throughout the month. We like to start our trips early to beat the heat and take advantage of the best fishing windows.
September/October: These two months offer ideal conditions on the Gunnison—cool weather, less people, and consistent all-day fishing. We primarily are fishing nymph and hopper-dropper rigs during this time. Streamer fishing can be effective this time of the year with the browns prepping for the fall.
A ½ day trip is 4 hrs. on the water
A full day trip is 6-7 hrs. on the water
Trip will start at the shop, at a time agreed upon to provide the best fishing experience. Transportation to and from the river is provided if desired.
Responsibility and Liability: Fishing is an adventure sport that involves risk. We cannot be responsible for lost or damaged articles or personal injury. We are fully bonded, insured and licensed, but you participate at your own risk and must sign a waiver of liability for each trip. Safety is our number one priority at Montrose Anglers, as such drugs or alcohol are not permitted on any of our fly-fishing trips. All trips go out rain or shine unless conditions are deemed unsafe by the guide. If you have any questions please call the shop at 970-249-0408 or email us at info@MontroseAnglers.com In the event that a trip is canceled, we will reschedule the trip for a future date.
All trip participants 16 years of age and older are always required to carry a valid Colorado fishing license with them while fishing. We strongly suggest our guests to purchase their license online prior to the trip in order to save time and get on the river sooner. You can purchase them online through the Colorado Parks and Wildlife website at, https://www.cpwshop.com/licensing.page. Cost of license is not included in trip prices.
