Open dates available
in July & August
Gunnison River Fly Fishing
Guided Wade and Float Trips
Gunnison Gorge river fly fishing is world renowned among fly fishing enthusiasts. Gunnison River Expeditions specializes in running wade and float fishing trips in this gold medal trout fishery. Known for its large wild rainbows and brown trout, the resource stands above most fisheries in the United States. Our guides are experienced and professional and will offer the best the Gunnison River fly fishing experience available.
Your adventure will begin with a 4-wheel drive trip to the trailhead of Chukar Trail. Then a moderate hike down into the canyon brings you to the Chukar beach. You can opt for a one, two or three day float trip in the canyon. Our prices reflect the horse packing of river and camping equipment.
Fly Fishing Trips: Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Fish the Gold Medal Waters on the Gunnison.
Private Waters on the North Fork of the Gunnison
We fish year round.
Walk Wade:
Gold Medal Waters of the Gunnison………………$ 400/per 2
The North Fork of the Gunnison…………………...$ 400/per 2Jet Boat Smith Fork to North Fork …………………….$ 500 per 2
Float Fishing Trips: Black Canyon of the Gunnison
1-Day Float Fish. ………………………….…………$ 900/per 2
2-Day Float Fish……………………………………...$2,200/per 2
3-Day Float Fish……………………………………...$3,000/per 2
Gear boat 2 day …………………………………………….$ 1,200.00
Gear boat 3 day ……………………………………………..$ 1,500.00
Lower Canyon: The Forks to Austin
Float Fish……………..…………………...$ 600/per 2
Jet Boat Float fish With Leroy …………………….$ 700.00/per two
White Water Rafting: The Black Canyon of the Gunnison
The Black Canyon of the Gunnison
1-Day………………………………… $ 225/person (4-person min.)
2-Day…………………………………$ 500/person (4-person min.)
Dominguez to Escalante Canyons
1-Day…………………………………$100/person (2-person min.)
The Forks to Austin
½ - Day……………………………… $75 /person (2-person min.)
Outfitter # 2561
Operating under a special recreation permit issued by the Bureau of Land Management
Walk wade trips:
We offer diverse options for your tip depending upon physical strength and fishing experience. These full day trips include lunch and professional guides.
Black Canyon of the Gunnison
Access points to the Gunnison Gorge
+ Chukar Trail (moderate hike) 1 mile
+ Bobcat Trail (advanced hikers) 2 miles
+ Duncan Trail (advanced hikers) 1.5 miles
+ Ute Trail (advanced hikers) 4 miles
Access points Smith Fork to Confluence
+ Jet boat with Gunnison River Pleasure Park to access this area
+ Hike from Confluence to Smith Fork
+ Private land access to Gunnison Gorge
Private waters trips are also available, please call for details.
Cast and Blast trips
Hunting chukar, ducks, quail and geese combined with excellent fishing is a full day for any outdoorsman. We customize these trips depending upon hunting seasons, please call for details.
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