Crested Butte

Gunnison River Colorado Fishing

Gunnison River

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One of the most diverse trout fisheries found anywhere in the world is near Crested Butte, Colorado on the Gunnison River and its many tributaries. All within one day, you can fly-fish on a backcountry stream and then take a float trip down the Gunnison as you fish for rainbow trout and brown trout.

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Adaptive Sports Ctr
Adaptive sports, Where the possibilities are endless.
view site : map : call us (970) 349-2296
Almont Anglers
Come fly fish for browns, rainbows and cutthroat trout with Almont Anglers.
view site : map : call us (970) 641-7404
Gunnison Fish & Raft
Gunnison Fish & Raft offers guided Float Fishing & Walk-Wade tours on the world famous, Gold Medal Waters, of the Gunnison River.
view site : map : call us (970) 641-9420
Troutfitter Sports Co
We are a great source for light fly tackle and infomation. Located deep in the Rocky Mountains at the head waters of the mighty Gunnison river, our cr
view site : map : call us (970) 349-1323

No matter what type of fishing you enjoy or what species of trout you are trying to catch, you will be able to find it in the Gunnison Basin of Colorado. You can enjoy catch and release fishing in the water of the Taylor River or travel down into the Black Canyon area of the Gunnison River and fish for rainbow trout and brown trout.

The waters of the Gunnison of today provide a quality fishery – actually qualifying for Gold Medal status among all the trout waters in the State of Colorado. There is an eighteen-mile stretch of the Gunnison River, which lies above the Blue Mesa Reservoir. Half of this stretch of the River is public and half runs through private land. There are many areas with easy public access to the River.

The Gunnison River is one of the many waterways in Colorado, which makes the State so well known for trout fishing. Bring the family or come alone – fishing can be a group activity or a time for solitary contemplation.

YD Flies - 20% Below Wholesale, Top Quality - 20% below wholesale everyday! These first quality hand-tied flies are the best deal on the 'web. It just so happened that a very well-known fly distributor bought too many that sat around unsold. Brand names like Skykomish and Rene Harrop are among our unique mix of dries, nymphs, wets & streamers.

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