Tag: fishing

Shady Island River Park

Written on February 10, 2021. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Press Release, Summer, Visit.

The Gunnison County Shady Island River Park opened in summer 2021. Located along Hwy 135 just north of Gunnison, this boat launch and park is a must-visit in summer and fall. What could be better than...

Magic Season: Winter Fly Fishing in Gunnison, Colorado

Written on December 9, 2020. Posted in Blog, Home Page Articles, Winter.

The Upper Gunnison Valley is a well-known Colorado summer trout fishing destination for its amazing angling opportunities such as float fishing the Gunnison River, or walk-wade fishing backcountry streams...

A photo of two women fly fishing in fall on the Gunnison River. Rock bluffs and yellow aspen trees are in the background.

Fly Fishing for Kokanee Salmon on the Gunnison River

Written on September 1, 2020. Posted in Blog, Fall, Home Page Articles, Visit.

Words and photos by Patrick Blackdale Fly Fishing for Kokanee Salmon in Colorado: The kokanee salmon run on the Gunnison River is a great reason to plan a fall fly fishing vacation to Gunnison and Crested...

A sweeping view of fall trees with a rock formation that looks like castles in the distance. The castles gunnison colorado fall

Top 4 Reasons to Visit Crested Butte in Fall

Written on August 24, 2020. Posted in Blog, Fall, Visit.

A Crested Butte, Colorado fall vacation means great hikes, biking, fishing and fall foliage. Sunny weather and fewer crowds make late August through early October a great time to visit the Gunnison...

A fisherman holds a brown trout close to the river in a net.

Fly-Fishing in Crested Butte

Written on July 6, 2020. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Fly fishing in Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley, Colorado. With two million acres of public land situated around the headwaters of one of Colorado’s largest river drainages, it’s no...

Colorado Ice Fishing in the Gunnison Basin

Written on December 30, 2019. Posted in Blog, Visit, Winter.

Colorado Ice Fishing Guide: The Gunnison Basin on Colorado’s Western Slope is home to both Blue Mesa Reservoir and Taylor Reservoir “Blue Mesa is the state’s largest” as well...

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