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Gunnison River Pleasure Park, 8949 Pleasure Park Rd, Hotchkiss, CO 81419
When you really need to unplug
The Gunnison Gorge, located below Black Canyon National Park in western Colorado, is a breathtaking 14-mile wilderness journey that boasts stunning scenery and is home to one of Colorado's top Gold Medal fisheries. Considered by many to be the most picturesque 3-day float fishing trip in the West, the Gunnison River fly fishing float trip is world-renowned for its abundant population of German Brown and Rainbow trout, with more fish per mile than any other Colorado river.
Float fishing is the only way to access several prime holding areas in the canyon, but there will also be plenty of fantastic wading opportunities along the way. Our 3-day Gunnison Gorge fly fishing trips provide ample time to walk-wade early in the morning and late into the evening after a leisurely day of fishing from our rafts.
We stop at various secluded water locations as we journey to a new campsite each night. Our guides select remote campsites for us where they prepare wholesome meals from fresh ingredients, and we spend our evenings conversing about the day's events, enjoying some quiet relaxation time, or continuing to fish during the evening hatch. The Gunnison Gorge features Class III rapids, which enhance the excitement of the trip. This is an opportunity that you won't want to miss!
Location: Gunnison River Pleasure Park
Requirements: Minimum age requirement 12+
Adventure Level: True Wilderness Trip with Gold Medal Fishing
The Gunnison Gorge, located below Black Canyon National Park in western Colorado, is a breathtaking 14-mile wilderness journey that boasts stunning scenery and is home to one of Colorado's top Gold Medal fisheries. Considered by many to be the most picturesque 3-day float fishing trip in the West, the Gunnison River fly fishing float trip is world-renowned for its abundant population of German Brown and Rainbow trout, with more fish per mile than any other Colorado river.
Float fishing is the only way to access several prime holding areas in the canyon, but there will also be plenty of fantastic wading opportunities along the way. Our 3-day Gunnison Gorge fly fishing trips provide ample time to walk-wade early in the morning and late into the evening after a leisurely day of fishing from our rafts.
We stop at various secluded water locations as we journey to a new campsite each night. Our guides select remote campsites for us where they prepare wholesome meals from fresh ingredients, and we spend our evenings conversing about the day's events, enjoying some quiet relaxation time, or continuing to fish during the evening hatch. The Gunnison Gorge features Class III rapids, which enhance the excitement of the trip. This is an opportunity that you won't want to miss!
Location: Gunnison River Pleasure Park
Requirements: Minimum age requirement 12+
Adventure Level: True Wilderness Trip with Gold Medal Fishing
Gunnison River Pleasure Park, 8949 Pleasure Park Rd, Hotchkiss, CO 81419
Gunnison River Pleasure Park, 8949 Pleasure Park Rd, Hotchkiss, CO 81419
When you really need to unplug
The Gunnison Gorge averages 7,000 fish per mile made up of rainbow and brown trout. You will be fishing from the boat and wading from shore during this trip
This river has some amazing campsites with sandy beaches and shaded areas. During our Colorado overnight fly fishing trips, camping out in the middle of nowhere under the millions of stars is a treat that not many get to experience.
This tour encompasses adventure at its finest. Accessing the river requires a 7-mile rough 4×4 trail followed by a 1.5 mile hike down into the gorge. Once in the gorge, you will journey through the remote canyon navigating various class III whitewater and stunning geography.
We recommend staying in Hotchkiss, CO or Delta, CO the night before for easy access to the Gunnison River Pleasure Park.
We have select dates for this river and they range between May and September. Check out our calendar for open dates!
Per the forest service regulations, we are only allowed 12 people per campsite and this includes staff members. Up to 8 guests can attend per launch.
Transportation to and from the river, meals, PFD/life jacket and splash jacket. Fishing gear and camping gear are available for rent. A fishing license is required for this tour. You can obtain one at Colorado Parks & Wildlife!
We will provide you with a dry bag to pack all of your personal gear into. Please remember that you have to carry all of your personal gear down into the gorge so don’t over pack!
We recommend staying in Hotchkiss, CO or Delta, CO the night before for easy access to the Gunnison River Pleasure Park.
We have select dates for this river and they range between May and September. Check out our calendar for open dates!
Per the forest service regulations, we are only allowed 12 people per campsite and this includes staff members. Up to 8 guests can attend per launch.
Transportation to and from the river, meals, PFD/life jacket and splash jacket. Fishing gear and camping gear are available for rent. A fishing license is required for this tour. You can obtain one at Colorado Parks & Wildlife!
We will provide you with a dry bag to pack all of your personal gear into. Please remember that you have to carry all of your personal gear down into the gorge so don’t over pack!
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