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: Gunnison River (below Crystal Dam) - Flows have been stable at 890 cfs. Brown trout are spawning. Try streamers, egg patterns, Halfbacks and the GB Epoxyback Biot stone. Look for an afternoon BWO hatch. During tough times, go small and use midge emergers, Griffiths Gnats, Wd 40s, Pheasant Tails, Hare's Ears and other traditional patterns like scuds in olive and orange. Copper Johns, red San Juan Worm and GB Prince Nymphs are some other patterns to have in your arsenal. Gunnison River (through the canyon) - The flow in the Gunnison Gorge has been 878 cfs. Fishing is pretty good with a dry-dropper combo set up with San Juan worms. BWOs are coming off. October Caddis, Pheasant Tails and Prince Nymphs have been working, along with some egg patterns. Brown trout are spawning. The North Fork is low enough to wade. A commercial shuttle/return-boat service is still available through the Pleasure Park. Gunnison River (Upper from Almont to Blue Mesa) - The Gunnison on Tuesday morning was flowing at 340 cfs. Kokanee salmon from Blue Mesa Reservoir are in the river and are found in most of the pools and deeper runs. Fishing for them is permitted, but a catch-and-release provision is in effect. Try a bright streamer or bead-head nymph in any of the larger holes. A streamer trailed by an egg pattern also might produce trout. Some BWOs are hatching on cloudy days and a few caddis still are evident in late afternoon. Inquire in Gunnison for updates. Reported by: Colorado D.O.W |
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- Kokanee
- Browns
- Rainbow
- Cutthroat
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