Hiking to Colorado's Gunnison River
Make a trip down the Gunnison River, which flows through the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, for some world-class trout fishing in gold-medal waters! Nearly all the Gunnison River within the NCA is designated gold medal trout water, which technically means it supports 60 pounds of trout and at least 12 trout larger than 14 inches per acre. In layman’s terms, this just means it’s one of Colorado’s best spots for fly fishing.
The river’s cold, clear water support a variety of trout. Brown trout are the most abundant, but rainbow trout are also becoming more plentiful in the area. You can access the NCA, about 50 miles south of Grand Junction, via several four-wheel-drive roads and then backpack, day-hike or float the river to get your fishing fix.
Photo by BLM Colorado.
The Bureau of Land Management's recreation resources and visitor services support strong local economies and public land conservation. As we work to enhance recreational opportunities for the American family, we strive to remain a good neighbor. This means respecting how communities use the public lands, as well as including their voices in our management decisions.
Hiking to Colorado's Gunnison River
Make a trip down the Gunnison River, which flows through the Gunnison Gorge National Conservation Area, for some world-class trout fishing in gold-medal waters! Nearly all the Gunnison River within the NCA is designated gold medal trout water, which technically means it supports 60 pounds of trout and at least 12 trout larger than 14 inches per acre. In layman’s terms, this just means it’s one of Colorado’s best spots for fly fishing.
The river’s cold, clear water support a variety of trout. Brown trout are the most abundant, but rainbow trout are also becoming more plentiful in the area. You can access the NCA, about 50 miles south of Grand Junction, via several four-wheel-drive roads and then backpack, day-hike or float the river to get your fishing fix.
Photo by BLM Colorado.
The Bureau of Land Management's recreation resources and visitor services support strong local economies and public land conservation. As we work to enhance recreational opportunities for the American family, we strive to remain a good neighbor. This means respecting how communities use the public lands, as well as including their voices in our management decisions.