Information About Fishing In Gunnison, Colorado

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Blue Mesa Reservoir - Lakes & Reservoirs

Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout or Mackinaw, Brown Trout or German Trout, Brook Trout, and Kokanee Salmon are the most popular fish caught in these waters.

Cebolla Creek State Wildlife Area - Fishing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges

This State Wildlife Area is a 1,427 acre tract straddling Cebolla Creek south of Gunnison. The Cebolla Creek has a healthy population of self-sustaining brown trout and a few rainbows.

Cochetopa Creek - Rivers & Streams

This creek offers some good fishing for 6-12 inch brown, brook, and rainbow trout.

Cochetopa State Wildlife Area - Fishing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges

This wildlife area runs north, straddling the Cochetopa Creek from Dome Lakes to the confluence of Los Pinos Creek. Fish and duck hunting are popular activities here.

Crystal Reservoir - Lakes & Reservoirs

Curecanti National Recreation Area - Fishing In National Recreation Areas

Three reservoirs, named for corresponding dams on the Gunnison River, form the heart of Curecanti National Recreation Area. Activities here range from hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, bird watching, boating, hunting, swimming, horseback riding, and fishing.

Dome Lakes State Wildlife Area - Fishing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges

Fishing in the upper lake is fair for stocked rainbows and wild brown trout. The lower lake has a good population of wild brook trout.

Fossil Ridge Wilderness - Fishing In Wilderness Areas

The area is characterized by granite and limestone ridges, alpine lakes and deep, glaciated valleys. This area offers a variety of recreation for all visitors.

Gunnison River State Wildlife Area - Fishing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges

Located on the northwest outskirts of Gunnison, this State Wildlife Area provides access to about one mile of river fishing. This stretch of the river is a quality brown trout fishery.

Gunnison State Wildlife Area - Fishing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges

This State Wildlife Area contains a large portion of the lower Beaver Creek Valley. Elk and deer migrate here in the winter from the high country.

Lake Irwin - Lakes & Reservoirs

This lake supports good fishing for rainbow and brook trout. The lake encompasses thirty surface acres of water and offers a variety of multi-use trails.

Lake San Cristobal - Lakes & Reservoirs

This lake is very cold and deep but can offer some nice size rainbow and lake trout.

Morrow Point Reservoir - Lakes & Reservoirs

Powderhorn Wilderness Area - Fishing In Wilderness Areas

The Powderhorn Wilderness is located 10 mile northeast of the town of Lake City and encompasses 60,100 acres of the Gunnison National Forest. The area offers a variety of recreation to visitors.

Raggeds Wilderness - Fishing In Wilderness Areas

The Raggeds Wilderness encompasses more than 59,000 acres on the Gunnison National Forest. The area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities for visitors.

Sapinero State Wildlife Area - Fishing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges

This wildlife area is critical winter range for deer and elk, but is open for hunting and camping.

Spring Creek - Rivers & Streams

The creek's waters flow southward to Spring Creek Reservoir and on to the Taylor River. The fishing in Spring Creek is rated as good.

Spring Creek Reservoir - Lakes & Reservoirs

The reservoir lies immediately west of Taylor Park Reservoir and supports rainbow and brown trout.

Spring Creek Reservoir State Wildlife Area - Fishing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges

This reservoir lies in a long valley cradled by 12,000 foot peaks. Fishing is a popular pastime here.

Taylor Park Reservoir - Lakes & Reservoirs

This reservoir offers fishing for rainbow, brown, and cutthroat trout.

Taylor River - Rivers & Streams

This river runs through a valley with scenery and water changing around every bend. The river offers a wide variety of water activities, including fishing for rainbow and brown trout.

Taylor River State Wildlife Area - Fishing In Wildlife Preserves & Refuges

It is not uncommon to find trout here that weigh over ten pounds. They wait below the dam at Taylor park Reservoir for mysis shrimp and other high-protein tidbits.

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests - Fishing In National Forests

The Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre and Gunnison National Forests are a combination of separate National Forests located on the western slope of the Colorado Rockies. These three combined Forests cover 3,161,912 acres of public land in the central and southern Rocky Mountains and offer a wide range of recreational opportunities for all visitors.

Uncompahgre Wilderness - Fishing In Wilderness Areas

The Uncompahgre Wilderness comprises of 102,525 acres on the Uncompahgre National Forest. This area offers a variety of recreational opportunities for visitors.

West Elk Wilderness Area - Fishing In Wilderness Areas

This area encompasses more than 176,000 acres on the Gunnison National Forest. The area is Colorado's fifth largest wilderness area and offers a variety of recreation for visitors.