Flowing clear and lower
Gunnison River- Black Canyon - CO (Montrose County)
by Duranglers Crew
10-10-2023
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Water Conditions
GUNNISON RIVER BELOW GUNNISON TUNNEL, CO
- Flow: 395 ft³/s
- Water Level: 2.16 ft
Rising/Falling
Dropped
Fishing Conditions
Flowing clear and lower. Mayfly and caddis hatches continue onward.
Fish may be spooky, so wad accordingly
If nothing else, don’t fear using a large stonefly nymph rig to find a trout.
Streamers on the fall Gunny can be amazing
Patterns/Bug
Nymphs: Pats Rubberlegs 8-10, Duracell Jig 12-16, Barr’s Graphic Caddis 14-16, Rainbow Warrior 18-22
Caddis: TBH Jig Caddis 14-18, Prarie Dog Pupa 14-16, Elk Hair Caddis 12-16, Peacock Caddis 14-16, EZ Caddis 14-18.
Mayflies: Parachute Adams 14-20, Splitback PMD Nymph 16-20, Pheasant Tails 18-22.
Streamers: Buggers, Sculpzilla, Peanut Envy, Mouseketeer, Cheech Leech, Dungeons, Circus Peanut.
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Duranglers Reports
for Tuesday, October 10th, 2023
San Juan River : Flows have just been dropped to about 600 cfs
Animas River: These cooler days have finally caused water temps to drop and fish are starting to feed pretty good
San Juan River: Dry/Droppers might not be a bad idea still
Piedra River: Can be a great time to fish a Euro setup
Los Pinos River: Below the dam, fishing will be pretty good
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Wadeable flows at about 50 cfs out of the dam
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Duranglers Reports
for Thursday, August 24th, 2023
San Juan River : Flows have just been bumped to above 700cfs
Animas River: Animas river bumped a little with rain
San Juan River: It’s a Dry/Dropperman’s world on the Upper Juan
Piedra River: Flows are low and attractor dry/droppers are a good go-to
Los Pinos River: Below the dam, fishing will be pretty good
