Colorado
Gunnison River near Gunnison
Current River Rating
Fair · 64
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Sunday, 6:00 AM–9:00 AM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 107 CFS
- Gage Height
- 0.73 ft
- Water Temperature
- 59 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 09114500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
60°F
Feels like
57°F
Wind
1 mph W
Wind gust
2 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 11:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 2 AM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 6 AM
Clear
Temp 51°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 2 mph
Sat 10 AM
Overcast
Temp 67°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Sat 2 PM
Overcast
Temp 80°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 6 PM
Overcast
Temp 77°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 10 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 65°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 50°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 16 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 81°F / Low 51°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 14 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 73°F / Low 53°F
Chance 37%
Precip 0.08 in
Max gust 21 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Bounded Gunnison River Gold Medal above Blue Mesa (Almont to US-50 bridge). USGS 09114500 is the at-location station with live discharge and water temperature. Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. Not gunnison-river-below-gunnison-tunnel.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Gunnison River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Gunnison near Gunnison is the Almont–US-50 Gold Medal identity above Blue Mesa. Live 00010 is present. This repair requalifies Monitoring-Backed after fishery completion and must not absorb Gunnison Gorge. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match remains unpublished for this identity after Option-B local-expert seasonal research. No two town-honest sources with taxon-month windows. Green Drake is one regional source only.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CPW 2026 Gold Medal Water (trout standing-stock criteria in the 2026 Colorado Fishing Brochure). Gunnison River from Almont to the US-50 bridge.
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CPW 2026 Gold Medal Water (trout standing-stock criteria in the 2026 Colorado Fishing Brochure). Gunnison River from Almont to the US-50 bridge.
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Valley trout river from Almont to the US-50 bridge, above Blue Mesa Reservoir.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public Gold Medal fishing is documented by CPW. Confirm current Gunnison-area access postings.
Stocking information
Confirm current official CPW stocking. Gold Medal criteria are not a live stocking claim.
Official sources
This ID is Almont–US-50 only. Gunnison Gorge / Crystal Dam Gold Medal is a separate destination (below Gunnison Tunnel).
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Gunnison, Colorado
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Gunnison
Management Category
Gold Medal trout river
Regulation Scope
Gunnison Gold Medal Almont–US-50 above Blue Mesa
Regulation Summary
CPW Gold Medal Gunnison from Almont to the US-50 bridge.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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