Fly Fishing

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Pleasure Park Blown Out

Just got a call from guys who drove into the Pleasure Park area on the back road and report that both the Gunnison below AND above the Forks are badly blown out. Sounds like the Smith Fork ran hard last evening. We don't know if the inner gorge is blown out also. Stay tuned.

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Pleasure Park Area Fishing Again

Just got off the phone with Al DeGrange of Gunnison River Expeditions. He reported that the inner gorge from Chukar to the Smith Fork is only slightly off color from the massive flash flood that went thru 6 days ago. He also reported that the Gunnison from Smith Fork down to Pleasure Park has about 3-4 feet of visibility and is clearing fast. Trips that went through yesterday had good results from the Smith Fork down. The North Fork itself is just slightly off color, so the lower Gunnison should be fishing well.

08/26/2010 : Recent Posts

Guided Fly Fishing Trips

Cimarron Creek operates under Outfitter#'s: #2356-Cimarron Creek, and in conjuction with #2083-Telluride Outside & #2561-Gunnison River Expeditions

Gunnison River

Gunnison Gorge - Float Trips

With 1, 2 and 3 day float trips through the unmatched scenery of the Gunnison Gorge this is truly a trip of a lifetime. During the world reknown Stone Fly Hatch this trip will be one to remember. Float Trips fill up quickly in late June and July so book early to reserve your primetime date during the once a year stonefly hatch in the Gunnison Gorge.
1 Day Float Trip: $900 2 ppl / boat
2 Day Float Trip: $1,800 2 ppl / boat
3 Day Float Trip: $3,000 2 ppl / boat

Call (970) 249-0408 for Availability.

Gunnison Gorge - Walk Wade

Experience the Gunnison Gorge on foot, as you walk & wade your way to a river full of amazingly healthy Brown and Rainbow trout. This is a gold medal stretch of water that will have you tring to decide whether to check out the scenery or watch your fly. The Gorge landscape is challenging terrain, but the rewards can be great!

Full Day: $400 1 or 2 ppl

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Uncompahgre River

Paco-chu-puk

Paco-chu-puk is our version of Disneyland®. River structure, holes and runs have been created in the riever below the Ridgway Dam in Ridgway State Park, considered one of the crown jewels in the Start Park System. Rainbows, Cutthroats, and Brown trout. For the Novice or the expert, "Paco" has a lot to offer.

Half Day: $210 (1 ppl) or $250 (2 ppl)
Full Day: $300 (1 ppl) or $350 (2 ppl)

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Cimarron River

Cimarron Forks

The Cimarron River, above Silverjack Reservoir, has three forks. The setting is gorgeious! The East and Middle forks are the most productive and combine to flow into Silvejack. These are small streams with small fish, including Rainbows, Cutthroats and Cutbows. From the Novice to intermediate, this is an amazing fly fishing experience.

Full Day: $300 (1 ppl) or $350 (2 ppl)

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San Miguel River

The Illium Valley

The San Miguel is a beautiful freestone, free flowing river with headwaters above Telluride and the Illium Valley. Experience the amazing, windshield splattered caddis hatches and catch the Rainbow, Cutthroat, Brown and Brook trout that live in all parts of the San Miguel. This is pocketwater fishing at its finest!

Full Day: $350 (1 or 2 ppl)

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Private Trophy Ponds / Rivers

Sunshine Springs Ranch

A beautiful setting with ponds loaded with huge fish. Go home with a sore shoulder and a smile!

Half Day: $200 per person

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Gunnison River Hatch Chart

Full Hatch Chart / Hatch Info / Patterns

Stoneflies

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Stoneflies
Name J F M A M J J A S O N D Size
Salmon Fly           x             4-6
Giant Golden Stone           x x           6-10
Pacific Stonefly           x x           6-10
Western Yellow Sally           x x x         10-14

Mayflies

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Blue Winged Olives (BWO)
Name J F M A M J J A S O N D Size
Little Blue Quill     x x x x x x x x     16-22
Iron Blue Dun     x x x x x x x x     16-22
Dark Blue Quill               x x x     14-16
Tiny West Olive               x x x     20-22
Pale Morning Duns (PMD)
Name J F M A M J J A S O N D Size
Pale Morning Dun           x x x x       16-18
Pale Morning Dun           x x x x       12-14
Red Quills
Name J F M A M J J A S O N D Size
Red Quill               x x x     16-22
Dark Red Quill           x x           16-22

Caddis

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Caddis
Name J F M A M J J A S O N D Size
American Grannom       x x x             8-18
Little Green Sedge           x x x x       12-16
Green Sedge           x x x x       10-16
Great Orange Caddis                 x x     2-8
Cinnamon Sedge         x x x x x       2-8

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Fly Fishing Report/Flows

Updated: Sep 03 at 3:07 PM

Gunnison River

Full Report / Area Details
Black Canyon (East Portal)
Good Good Good Good Good - Good
Clarity: Gunnison Green
Hot Flies: Nymphs: #20-22 Juju Baet... More
Below Gunnison Tunnel : 609 cfs
Flows are at at 600cfs. Reports the last two ... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Pat
Gunnison Gorge
Good Good Good Good Good - Good
Clarity: Fair but Fishable
Hot Flies: Hoppers in various sizes ... More
Below Gunnison Tunnel : 609 cfs
Just got off the phone with Al DeGrange of Gu... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Pat
The Forks at the Pleasure Park
Good Good Good Good Good - Good
Clarity: Fair but Fishable
Hot Flies: #12 Yellow Sallies, flash... More
Below Gunnison Tunnel : 609 cfs North Fork Below Paonia : 17 cfs
Just got off the phone with Al DeGrange of Gu... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Pat

Uncompahgre River

Full Report / Area Details
Paco-chu-puk
Epic Epic Epic Epic Epic - Epic
Clarity: Gunnison Green
Hot Flies: #16-18 bh Pheasant Tails,... More
Below Ridgway Reservior : 304 cfs
Flows are holding steady at 357 cfs which is ... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Cimarron Creek
Town of Montrose
Good Good Good Good Good - Good
Clarity: Fair but Fishable
Hot Flies: Use darker #14 bh pattern... More
At Colona : 248 cfs
The Unc is still running high and fast throug... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Pat

Cimarron River

Full Report / Area Details
Below Silver Jack Reservoir
Good Good Good Good Good - Good
Clarity: Gunnison Green
Hot Flies: #16-18 bh copper johns, f... More
Near Cimarron : 112 cfs
Lake is still murky, so the outflow is also, ... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Cimarron Creek
Cimarron Forks
Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair - Fair
Clarity: Murky in spots
Hot Flies: Caddis, Stimulators, BH P... More
Near Cimarron : 112 cfs
Monsoons have been causing the East and Middl... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Pat
Little Cimarron
Good Good Good Good Good - Good
Clarity: Murky in spots
Hot Flies: Use #12-14 dry attractors... More
Late afternoon rains murk this up, but it is ... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Pat

San Miguel River

Full Report / Area Details
Above Placerville & South Fork
Good Good Good Good Good - Good
Clarity: Fair but Fishable
Hot Flies: Use dry attractor pattern... More
Near Placerville : 120 cfs
Monsoons are causing the San Miguel to muddy ... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Pat
Placerville to Norwood Bridge
Good Good Good Good Good - Good
Clarity: Murky in spots
Hot Flies: Use dry attractor patter... More
Monsoons are causing the San Miguel to muddy ... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Pat

Private Waters

Full Report / Area Details
Sunshine Springs
Epic Epic Epic Epic Epic - Epic
Clarity: Clear
Hot Flies: Scuds, Zonkers, Soft Hack... More
These ponds are clear and fishing very well. ... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Cimarron Creek

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