Gunnison / Montrose County, Colorado
Gunnison River
Live Conditions
Gunnison River — Near Gunnison
7-Day Flow
→ Stable
24-Hr Pressure
22.76 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☀️Clear sky
56° / 36°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
58° / 37°
Mon
☁️Overcast
59° / 44°
Tue
☁️Overcast
60° / 44°
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
⚡ AIAI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.
2
Time of Day
Using: 211 CFS · BWOs strong
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Gunnison River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Gunnison River · October · Fall
Showing typical dates — water temperature data unavailable for live hatch predictions.
Select month
BWOs strong (size 18-20). Midges picking up. Streamer fishing for large trophy fish. Gunnison Gorge in October requires physical fitness — 4 trail options, all steep. Rewards exceptional.
River Map
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.
Learn More
Guides to help you fish Gunnison River with more confidence.
How Barometric Pressure Affects Fishing (And How to Use It)
That gorgeous bluebird day after a cold front? Worst fishing of the year. Here's the data behind why pressure changes matter more than the weather…
How to Read a USGS Stream Gauge
CFS, gauge height, and why the number on your phone screen determines whether your day is going to be great or a waste of a drive.
How to Pick the Right Fly
Match the hatch is real — but it's not magic. Here's a practical system for choosing between nymphs, dries, and streamers that actually works on…