MAY 2024

Evening temps in the mid 20's have slowed runoff down for the meantime. The Gunnison, which is at the mercy of the East river and Taylor rivers and it's tributaries has dropped near Gunnison from between 1100-1600 down to 858 on this May 1st. It's currently at 982 below the whitewater park at county road 32. The forecast remains cold at night but hitting mid 60's during the day. Crested Butte will see high's in the 50's. This time of year is a real crap shoot with water levels. Keep in mind, the river is currently slightly clear and floatable. The upper section from Almont will remain open until the Sheriff's office shuts it down, around 2000cfs.

That being said, various perdigons in size 12 along with Pat's RL's and SJ worms and wooly buggers will bring fish to the boat. Streamers as it clouds up should produce as well. Dark colors, black and olive in stained water.

The Taylor is still running at a beautiful 106 at the damn and 261 at Almont. Finer tippet along with smaller perdigons and midges should do the trick. Mole flies and small Adam's below the damn along with other tail water bugs.

Our fly trays are overflowing with everything you'll need, including pike flies for Taylor Reservoir!!

Keep an eye on our live flow reports, listed for each river in our valley that have gauges. Give us a call for up to date reports.

Don't forget, US 50 is closed near Blue Mesa Reservoir. There is a detour twice a day, The CDOT website has all the info, plan accordingly.

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Fishing Reports

The taylor river

The Taylor River begins way up high in Taylor Park and flows into Taylor Reservoir. This stretch is called the “upper Taylor” and is characterized by a smallish river flowing through an open valley. The outlet of the reservoir is controlled by a bottom release dam and is the famous “hog trough” where the state’s largest trout prowl.

The “C & R”( catch and release) area as it’s commonly called is a very busy fishery with numerous fisherman trying their skill during even the worst weather. The remainder of the river flows along the road and has a lot of public fishing interspersed between private properties. The river along this lower stretch is a great fishery.

Caution should be used when fishing this “lower” stretch as the bottom of the river is very difficult to wade!

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