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Gunnison River
The Gunnison River is truly one of the Rocky Mountains
classic trout streams and also has an abundance of white water rafting and kayaking oportunities. It is Colorado's second largest drainage and
the states wettest valley. The river starts in Almont at the confluence
of the East and Taylor rivers and flows 25 miles downstream into the
states largest body of water, Blue Mesa reservoir.
The
Gunnison is a medium to large size river characterized by riffle run
water with portions of pocket water. Most of the river flows through
private land and is best accessed by boat. Float fishing is available
from March-November depending on flows and is in its prime from
June-September. A newly constructed Whitewater Park is located just west of down town Gunnison. The park is a popular put-in and take-out for many fishing and white water runs on the Gunnison River. The Majority of the Gunnison is suitable for beginner kayakers, canoes and even inner-tubes. Please respect private property and stay in the river, floating, unless you know you are on public land! |
 
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