Excellent Local Resources

Below are various links that contain a lot of useful information and can answer many questions you may have about outdoor activities on the Western Slope and throughout Colorado. However, we encourage you to call us at 970-249-0408 with any further questions you may have, as we know it can be easier to talk to person than search a website for answers.

Informational Links

Black Canyon Homepage

Official National Park Service site. Located near Montrose, CO. This site has great information answering many questions you may have about the Black Canyon. - Go To Website >>

DOW Colorado Homepage

Colorado Division of Wildlife with tons of information to aide you in your various outdoorsmen activities. - Go To Website >>

Scott Fly Rods

Scott Fly Rods are manufactured right here in Montrose! An amazing locally made product. All types of rods for any price or occasion. Call us to get any rod from Scott that you want! - Go To Website >>

Sage Fly Rod Company

Sage Fly Rods are some of the best made. Introducing the new Sage Z-Axis Fly Rod. There is no other fly rod made like it. Truly amazing. Call us for details! - Go To Website >>

Simms Fishing Products

Simms is the premier fishing gear around. Waders, Boots, Vests, and apparell. Check out their website and let us know what you need! - Go To Website >>

Ross Reels

Ross Reels are the best made. And made here in Montrose! We can get you a Ross Reel that's right for you. There are a lot of options so give us a call to see what you need! - Go To Website >>

BLM Colorado

This BLM site has info on the gorge and western Colorado. Full of great information. - Go To Website >>

State Map - Flows

Want to know the flows on any river in the state with the roll-over of a mouse? This site rocks. - Go To Website >>

Gunnison River Rapid Descriptions

This page covers Chukar to Pleasure Park with descriptions of the rapids. Check it out if you plan to float the canyon, it's awesome. - Go To Website >>

Gunnison Gorge Anglers

This is an amazing site from our local GGA (TU/FFA) chapter. Check out what they have been doing, and sign yourself up to become a member or if you already are, sign up to get your newsletter online! - Go To Website >>

Colorado Avalanche Info Center

Get the latest on backcountry conditions and weather from this site. If you are a backcountry skiier, bookmark this site. - Go To Website >>

Bureau of Reclamation

Check for latest developments on flows and east portal opening. - Go To Website >>

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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