Fishing
Fishing
Decisions, Decisions
Crested Butte fishermen will have many options. This means there might be a little stress involved, especially when you see all the waters and can't pick just one. Take a week and fish them all and forget about any pressure.
Where To Start
There are so many options you have to ask yourself...how do I fish?
- Like to troll from a boat? Then hit Blue Mesa.
- Like to drift fish? Target the Gunnison.
- Do you prefer smaller water to get away from other anglers? Hit the East River or Tomichi Creek.
- Finally, like to hike the backcountry? Take a hike to Henry Lake.
Species To Target
Lake trout and kokanee are on the menu at Blue Mesa. Rainbows, browns, kokanee and the occasional cutthroat can be caught on all other waters around Crested Butte. Target rainbows and browns along the famous Gunnison or trophy-producing Taylor River or ply the less fished waters of the Slate and East rivers.
Seasons In Crested Butte
This Colorado location is known for cold winters and great skiing. However, the Taylor River is known for surrendering huge trout to 10-plus-pounds every winter as the flows from the Taylor Reservoir dam keep it clear. Other spots like the East, Slate and the Gunnison are prone to spring runoff making for tough fishing in the months of April through late June.
The Taylor River and Blue Mesa Reservoir are year-round fisheries. Blue Mesa is a popular ice fishing spot. All the others fish well late spring until ice presents problems.
Plan Ahead
If you only have a week to plan a trip, call ahead to fly shops and guides and plan a trip in the spring with the Black Canyon of the Gunnison is seeing its annual stonefly hatch. Otherwise a July date would be best.
AEI Guide And Outfitter
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Catch trophy trout on the breathtaking rivers near Crested Butte with our expert-guided fly fishing trips. Your unforgettable fishing adventure starts here!
Gunnison Fish & Raft
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Access some of the best Gunnison River sections by float trip or guided wade fishing options
High Mountain Drifters Guide Service
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The most versatile fishing guides in the Gunnison River Valley. Beginners are welcome!
Sport Fish Colorado
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Sport Fish Colorado is your premier guided fishing company for trips on Blue Mesa and Morrow Point Reservoirs! We specialize in kokanee, trout, and lake trout!!
Blue Mesa Reservoir
Blue Mesa Reservoir has everything for your fishing vacation including boat and slip rentals, two marinas, tours, and dining.
Dragonfly Anglers
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Ferro's Blue Mesa Ranch
Personalized horseback rides with just your group with lake views. Pontoon lake fishing trips on Blue Mesa Reservoir. Spacious cabins, country store, & more!
Fish Blue Mesa
Guided fishing for trophy lake trout, Kokanee Salmon, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, & even Perch on Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorado's largest body of water.
Gunnison Sports Outfitters
Cast your worries aside and reel in the adventure! Experience world-class fly fishing in breathtaking Crested Butte with Gunnison Sports Outfitters. Book your trip today!
Harmel's Ranch Resort
Nested high in the Rockies of southwestern Colorado, Harmel's Ranch Resort provides families with the ultimate dude ranch vacation adventure.
Quaking Aspen Outfitters
Cast your line in the pristine waters of Crested Butte with Quaking Aspen Outfitters. Our fly fishing trips promise an unforgettable journey amidst stunning scenery. Join ...
Tenderfoot Outfitters
Experience Colorado on Horseback, this adventure company offers alpine trail rides, youth adventure camps, fishing, and tent trips.
