World Class Trout Fishing in Colorado's Gunnison River Gorge
Fly fishing in the Gunnison River is world renowned among fly fishing enthusiasts. Known for its large wild rainbows and brown trout, the resource stands above most fisheries in the United States.
Gunnison River Expeditions specializes in wade and float fishing trips in this gold medal trout fishery. Our guides are experienced and professional and will offer the best the Gunnison River fly fishing experience available.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Besides world-class fishing, the Gunnison Gorge is a white water adventure filled with exciting rapids, gorgeous Precambrian rock formations and abundant native Colorado wildlife such as bighorn sheep, river otters, mule deer, eagles and wild chukar. The spectacular views of the deep canyon wall reveal some of the oldest exposed rock formation on earth.
Your adventure will begin with a 4-wheel drive trip to the trailhead of Chukar Trail. Then a moderate hike down into the canyon brings you to the Chukar beach. You can opt for a one-, two- or three-day float trip in the canyon. We have to use pack horses to haul all the river and camping equipment down into the canyon. This is included in all of our package deals.
Pricing
1-Day Float Fish. ………………………….…………$1,400 /per 2 anglers
2-Day Float Fish……………………………………...$3,300 /per 2 anglers
3-Day Float Fish……………………………………...$4,000 /per 2 anglers
Gear boat 2 day ……………………………..……….$3,300 in June/$2500
Gear boat 3 day ………………………………....…..$4,000 in June/$3,000
Access points to the Gunnison Gorge
- Chukar Trail (moderate hike) 1 mile
- Bobcat Trail (advanced hikers) 2 miles
- Duncan Trail (advanced hikers) 1.5 miles
- Ute Trail (advanced hikers) 4 miles
Reservations
Do to the nature of these trips, we require an advanced reservation on all trips down the Gunnison Gorge. A deposit is required to confirm your trip. Per BLM regulations, Gunnison River Expeditions is allowed a maximum of 12 people per day on single launch dates and 24 people per day on double launch dates. This limitation includes clients and guides combined. We can combine smaller parties to fill all available open seats per boat per launch if both parties are in agreement to split the trip cost.
Lower Canyon: - 1/2 day, Full Day, Overnight night trips
This stretch of the Gunnison River starts at Pleasure Park and takes out 5 miles down- stream on a 1/2 day. Full Day is our private take out at Drysdale 8 miles downstream. You will be experiencing Gold Medal Waters and private waters owned by Pleasure Park.
2-Day Jet boat fishing trip:
Jet boat into the Gunnison Gorge wilderness area with a camping experience on the river with a second day on the Lower Gunnison River. Call for availability:
970-872-3232
Pricing
1/2 day fishing.........................................$450.00
1/2 day Jet boat fishing............................$500.00
Float Fish……………..…………………...$600 /per 2 anglers
Jet Boat Float fish ………………..……...$650 /per 2 anglers
Overnight Jet boat fishing........................$1,800.00
jet boat permit through (Gunnison River Pleasure Park)
San Miguel River
The San Miguel fishery is well known for its rainbows, browns and cutthroat trout. Most anglers catch fish between 12-18+ inches. This free stone river is known for six species of stone flies that hatch from February to September every year. There are also large caddis fly hatches. We offer diverse options for your trip depending upon physical strength and level of fishing experience.
Rather than fishing from a boat, you will be wading in the river. Your guide will take you to the ideal fishing spots depending on the conditions. We provide waders if you need them.
These half day and full-day walk/wade trips includes lunch and a professional guide.
Pricing
1 Person.................................................$285/1/2-day
2 Person.................................................$350/1/2-day
3 Person.................................................$475/1/2-day
1 Person................................................$385 /full-day
2 Person.................................................$425 /full-day
3 Person.................................................$525 /full-day
Pick Up the Phone– Book Your Trip Now!
Call owner Al DeGrange at (970) 872-3232 or email GRE at gre@sopris.net