Fly Fishing Guide Trips
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. 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
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
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
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
Click on a river below to view the fishing report...
Gunnison River
Map / 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
North Fork Below Paonia : Ssn
-Report Courtesy of Al
Lake Fork Of The Gunnsion
- Poor
-Report Courtesy of Al
Gunnison River Near Gunnison
- Fair
-Report Courtesy of High Mtn. Drifters
Uncompahgre River
Map / 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
Map / 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
Map / 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
Map / Area Details
Sunshine Springs
- Epic
Hot Flies: Scuds, Zonkers, Soft Hack... More
-Report Courtesy of Al
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