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
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 8-12, Sweetgrass Hopper 12-14, Lil Hopper Juan 12-14.
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