What flies are hatching on the Gunnison River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Gunnison River include Green Drake, Caddis, Pale Morning Dun. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Gunnison River?

The Gunnison River is running at 244 CFS at the Near Gunnison gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Gunnison River fishable today?

Gunnison River is outside its fishable window right now. Flow is 244 CFS at the Near Gunnison gauge. Check back when conditions return to the normal range.

Gunnison River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Gunnison River — Near Gunnison

Unfishable

244CFS

Discharge

1.61ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 28 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

↓ Falling

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

22.99 inHg · ↑ Rising

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

63°FClear sky

Wind 3 mph22.99 inHg Rising

Conditions improving

Today

🌦️

Drizzle

65° / 53°

0.02"

Tomorrow

☁️

Overcast

73° / 50°

Wed

☁️

Overcast

75° / 55°

Thu

🌤️

Partly cloudy

81° / 55°

Stable conditions — watch for afternoon hatches, especially BWOs on overcast stretches.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 244 CFS · BWOs returning

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Gunnison River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Gunnison River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

BWOs returning (size 18-20). Green Drakes tapering. PMDs possible. Fall fishing on the Gunnison Gorge is world-class — trophy fish, remote canyon, turning aspen above the rim.

Green DrakeBlue-Winged OlivePMD

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About Gunnison River

Gold Medal water through the dramatic Black Canyon and Gunnison Gorge. Trophy brown and rainbow trout — but access requires a serious hike. Not for the timid.

Green DrakeCaddisPale Morning DunBlue-Winged Olive

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Guides to help you fish Gunnison River with more confidence.