Private Waters : Sunshine Springs

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Call (970) 249-0408 or stop by the shop at 317 E Main St. in downtown Montrose for gear, tips and/or advice.
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River Section Description

Sunshine Springs Angling Club sits in a small valley just outside of Hotchkiss. The owner, Dave Torkelson, has created an amazing fishery full of trophy fish. 8 different ponds offer the possibility of a grand slam. Catch Rainbows, Browns, Cuts and Brookies. It's a great place for the family, for a beginner or to challenge the seasoned fisherman to catch Bubba. Call us for details!

Suggested Patterns

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Helpful Hints / Local Tips

Bring a stout rod, these fish are fighters! 5 or 6wt, 9 foot.

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Updated: Sep 03 at 3:07 PM
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Sunshine Springs

- Epic
Clarity: Clear
Hot Flies: Scuds, Zonkers, Soft Hacke flies, Buggers, Goddard Caddis, Pellet Flies Hoppers
Full Report: These ponds are clear and fishing very well. Big Fish and Big Fun, Dave Torkelson has done an amazing job of maintaing and improving his wonderful slice of fly fishing heaven!
-Report Courtesy of Cimarron Creek

Latest Fishing Gossip

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