Trip Offerings

We offer a variety of float and walk wade flyfishing trips, servicing the Gunnison River, Uncompahgre, Cimarron and San Miguel Rivers. We also have a great trophy pond guided trip up to Sunshine Springs Angling Club where you can catch the fish you've dreamed of. In addition we are proud to offer the Double Diamond Ranch, ponds, creek and stream on the Unc. Click on our "Get the experience" section to get some photos and descriptions. To book a trip go to "Book a trip" button. Cimarron Creek operates under outfitter #'s #2356 Cimarron Creek, and in conjunction 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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Float Fish the Gunnison River!

This is one of the best experiences ever. Period. Beautiful Canyons, Gold Medal Water, Amazing Guides. Cimarron Creek operates under outfitter #'s #2356 Cimarron Creek, and in conjunction with #2083 Telluride Outside & #2561 Gunnison River Expeditions

STONEFLY HATCH 2009...THE COUNTDOWN.

Stonefly hatch 2009...let the countdown begin. Book your trip today and get the date you want. There are still some amazing dates for June 2009! (as of 3/17 there are still boats for June 2,3,11,18,20,25th) Give us a call for availability. Want a sure thing? Try some of our trophy fish private ponds. They hold some amazing fish and will get your fix for a wiggle taken care of. Call us for details! We are ready to book you a trip of a lifetime, let us know how we can customize or help plan your trip. Just give us a call with any questions! 970 249-0408

Fly Fishing Classes

Or if you just want to learn about fly fishing and catch some fish, call us to set up a custom fly fishing class or sign up for one of our free fly casting clinics, which go on all summer. It's a great way to start or improve certain skills. Call us today! 970 249-0408.

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
Click on a river below to view the fishing report...

Gunnison River

Map / Area Details
Black Canyon (East Portal)
- Good
Clarity: Gunnison Green
Hot Flies: Nymphs: #20-22 Juju Baet... More
Below Gunnison Tunnel : 609 cfs
Report: Flows are at at 600cfs. Reports the last two days of adult PMDs, but the fi... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Pat
Gunnison Gorge
- Good
Clarity: Fair but Fishable
Hot Flies: Hoppers in various sizes ... More
Below Gunnison Tunnel : 609 cfs
Report: Just got off the phone with Al DeGrange of Gunnison River Expeditions. He r... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Pat
The Forks at the Pleasure Park
- Good
Clarity: Fair but Fishable
Hot Flies: #12 Yellow Sallies, flash... More
Below Gunnison Tunnel : 609 cfs
North Fork Below Paonia : 17 cfs
Report: Just got off the phone with Al DeGrange of Gunnison River Expeditions. He r... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Pat
Lake Fork Of The Gunnsion
- Great
Clarity: Very Clear
Hot Flies: #14-18 attractor dries su... More
Lake Fork At Gateview : 115 cfs
Report: Excellent flows for fishing with a dry/dropper. The road from Red Bridge ca... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Pat
Gunnison River Near Gunnison
- Great
Clarity: Very Clear
Hot Flies: #14-18 Caddis, Stimulator... More
Near Gunnison : 422 cfs
Report: Summer conditions and excellent fishing. Dry fly fishing is very good as we... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Cimarron Creek

Uncompahgre River

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

Cimarron River

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

San Miguel River

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

Private Waters

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

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