Fly Fishing
Winter is coming...but so what.
November is here and winter is coming...but so what...fishing will remain good through out the winter. The Portal is still open for now (as of Nov 4th), so get out and fish it. Also think of the Forks of the Gunnison and the Uncompahgre through town. Give us a call with any questions!
Latest Fishing Gossip
Things beginning to happen.
Several reports of midge fishing at Pleasure Park, the Uncompahgre through town and at Paco. This spring-like weather is forecast to continue for the next 10 days, so get out there and see what is happening. Baetis can't be far off.
03/05/2010 : Recent PostsGuided Fly Fishing Trips
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
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)
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)
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)
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
Upcoming Classes, Clinics and Events
Gunnison River Hatch Chart
Full Hatch Chart / Hatch Info / Patterns
Stoneflies
Click For Stonefly Info / Patterns
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
Click For Mayfly Info / Patterns
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
Click For Caddis Info / Patterns
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
Gunnison River
Full Report / Area Details
Black Canyon (East Portal)
- Poor
-Report Courtesy of Al
Gunnison Gorge
- Fair
-Report Courtesy of Al
The Forks at the Pleasure Park
- Good
Hot Flies: Hoppers, Stimulators, Cad... More
-Report Courtesy of Al
Uncompahgre River
Full Report / Area Details
Paco-chu-puk
- Good
Hot Flies: Zebra Copper John, Caddis... More
-Report Courtesy of Al
Town of Montrose
- Good
Hot Flies: Halfback, Olive Hares Ear... More
-Report Courtesy of Al
Cimarron River
Full Report / Area Details
Below Silver Jack Reservoir
- Poor
-Report Courtesy of Al
Cimarron Forks
- Poor
-Report Courtesy of Al
Little Cimarron
- Poor
-Report Courtesy of Al
San Miguel River
Full Report / Area Details
Above Placerville & South Fork
- Fair
-Report Courtesy of Cimarron Creek
Placerville to Norwood Bridge
- Fair
Hot Flies: BWO emergers and dries, c... More
-Report Courtesy of Cimarron Creek
Private Waters
Full Report / Area Details
Sunshine Springs
- Epic
Hot Flies: Scuds, Zonkers, Soft Hack... More
-Report Courtesy of Al
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