Tag: fishing

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

Colorado Fall Fly Fishing Paradise in the Gunnison Basin

Written on October 8, 2018. Posted in Fall, Press Release, Visit.

Colorado Fall Fly Fishing Paradise in the Gunnison Basin The Gunnison Valley hosts the best trout fishing in Colorado. Whether you are fly fishing the Taylor River or trolling Blue Mesa Reservoir,...

Catch More Trout This Summer!

Written on July 17, 2018. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

It’s mid-July. Our miserable snowfall last winter means our rivers right now are August and September low. And they will continue to drop, even the dam-fed Taylor as water retention in the reservoir...

5 Tips for Colorado Spring Fly Fishing in the Gunnison Valley

Written on April 19, 2018. Posted in Blog, Spring, Visit.

Spring is a secret season of excellent fishing throughout the Rockies, but in particular in the Gunnison Valley. Our low elevation snowpack has melted off and our consistent mix of bluebird days mixed...

5 Reasons Gunnison is the Basecamp of the Rockies

Written on May 15, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Last summer, the Wall Street Journal recommended Gunnison and Crested Butte as a great base for mountain biking adventures in southern Colorado. We agree completely. But, it’s not just the mountain...

5 Ways to Enjoy a Taylor Park Vacation this Summer!

Written on May 4, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Taylor Park might very well be one of the prettiest places in all of Colorado. A veritable outdoor playground containing a beautiful reservoir hemmed in on every direction by huge mountains. This massive...

Fish caught in a river near Crested Butte, CO

Sara’s Crested Butte Summer Bucket List

Written on April 28, 2017. Posted in Blog, Summer, Visit.

Since I moved to Colorado, Crested Butte and the Gunnison Valley has quickly become my favorite area of the state. I’ve had some incredible days here the past couple of summers (and winters!)...