Colorado Fishing Vacations

Gunnison-Crested Butte Tourism Association provides frequent river and Colorado fishing reports for your Gunnison Valley outdoor experience. The Gunnison River, Taylor River and East River offer some of the best fishing in the world with Rainbow Trout, Trout Brown, Brook Trout and Cutthroat. You can access Gold Medal stretches for a peaceful yet exhilarating Colorado fly fishing experience. Cast your line on any of our mountain streams and lakes, such as Blue Mesa Reservoir, Morrow Point Reservoir and Pac Man Pond (perfect for kids) for a plentiful catch on a hot summer day. Check out the beautiful Black Canyon of the Gunnison and Curecanti National Recreation Area. Your days will be filled with the brilliant reflection of high mountain water.

Book professional Anglers, who can guide you to the holes, tie the flies and untangle the line. They can provide you with lunch, private land access and pristine destinations.

Enjoy a fishing hut on a lake for a rewarding winter's catch from ice fishing before heading to the comfort of a mountain lodge. View helpful maps or inquire about local outfitters and fishing guides in ensure the quality of your Rocky Mountain Getaway.

Select from any of the links below for your fishing inquiries and check out many of the other activities and lodging selections to create your perfect Gunnison Valley excursion. Reservations and bookings available online for your planning convenience.

2012 Fishing Events:

• Jan 7 Stage one of three Ice Fishing Contest, Blue Mesa Lake, Curecanti National Recreation Area
• Feb 4 Stage two of three Ice Fishing Contest, Blue Mesa Lake, Curecanti National Recreation Area
• Mar 3 Stage three of three Ice Fishing Contest, Blue Mesa Lake, Curecanti National Recreation Area
• May 5 & 6 Gunnison Kiwanis Club, Blue Mesa Lake Fishing Tournament
• May 19 & 20 Weekend Warrior Fishing Tournament, Blue Mesa Lake
• June 9 Taylor Park Marina, Fishing Derby, Taylor Park Reservoir
• July 19 & 20 Crested Butte Land Trust Caddis Cup Fly-Fishing Tournament

Fishing Outfitters, Shops and guides
Area Fishing Maps

Fishing Reports

To sign up for an informational Email of fishing conditions on the Gunnison River, East River, Taylor River and the Taylor River Catch and Release area please sign up for our Sportsman's Paradise newsletter.

For great access maps and fishery information please visit the DOW Gunnison Rivers website. For the Division of Wildlife's website regarding fishing information and licenses, use this link.