Summer time love on the Gunnison!

Gunnison River- Black Canyon - Gunnison, CO (Montrose County)


by Duranglers Crew
7-16-2025
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Water Conditions

GUNNISON RIVER BELOW GUNNISON TUNNEL, CO

  • Temperature: 64.04 ° F
  • Streamflow: 728 ft³/s
  • Gage height: 3.00 ft

USGS

Rising/Falling

Steady

Fishing Conditions

It’s about that summer time love on the Gunnison.  Look for hatches of small mayflies, small stones, and caddis.  Dry/dropper setups will be good, but don’t be afraid to try a streamer in the mornings or evenings too.

And don’t forget a few hoppers.

Patterns/Bug

Dries: Stimulators #12-16,  Chubbies 12-16, RIO’s Big Boned Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis, Parachute Caddis, all caddis14-18.  Parachute Adams 14-18, PMD Hairwing Dun 16-18, PMD Extended Body 16-18.

Nymphs: Pat’s Rubberlegs 8-12, 20 Incher Stone 10-14, Pheasant Tail and variations 16-20, Prince Nymphs 14-18, Duracell Jig 14-16.

Hoppers: Morrish Hopper 8-12Sweetgrass Hopper 12-14Lil Hopper Juan 12-14.


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