Gunnison, Colorado Fishing

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.

2013 Fishing Events:

• March : 2-3 Weekend Warriors Ice Fishing Tournament, Blue Mesa Lake, Gunnison
• May : 4-5 Gunnison Kiwanis Club Fishing Tournament, Blue Mesa Lake, Gunnison
• May : 18-19 Weekend Warrior Fishing Tournament, Blue Mesa Lake, Gunnison
• June 1 : Kids Fishing Derby, Jorgensen Park, Gunnison
• June 12-13 : Crested Butte Land Trust Caddis Cup Fly-Fishing Tournament, Crested Butte Area
• July 8 : 13th Annual Taylor Park Marina Fishing Derby, Taylor Reservoir

Fishing Outfitters, Shops and guides
Area Fishing Maps

Fishing Reports

Blue Mesa fishing report or Blue Mesa ice fishing report.

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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.

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