Arizona Fish Report
Gunnison River- Black Canyon Fish Report for 10-10-2023


Flowing clear and lower

Gunnison River- Black Canyon - Gunnison, CO (Montrose County)


by Duranglers Crew
10-10-2023
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Water Conditions

GUNNISON RIVER BELOW GUNNISON TUNNEL, CO

  • Flow: 395 ft³/s
  • Water Level: 2.16 ft

USGS

Rising/Falling

Dropped

Fishing Conditions

Flowing clear and lower. Mayfly and caddis hatches continue onward.

Fish may be spooky, so wad accordingly

If nothing else, don’t fear using a large stonefly nymph rig to find a trout.

Streamers on the fall Gunny can be amazing

Patterns/Bug

Nymphs:  Pats Rubberlegs 8-10, Duracell Jig 12-16, Barr’s Graphic Caddis 14-16, Rainbow Warrior 18-22

Caddis: TBH Jig Caddis 14-18, Prarie Dog Pupa 14-16, Elk Hair Caddis 12-16, Peacock Caddis 14-16, EZ Caddis 14-18.

Mayflies: Parachute Adams 14-20, Splitback PMD Nymph 16-20, Pheasant Tails 18-22.

Streamers: Buggers, Sculpzilla,  Peanut Envy, Mouseketeer, Cheech Leech, Dungeons, Circus Peanut.


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More Reports

Duranglers Reports
for Tuesday, October 10th, 2023

San Juan River : Flows have just been dropped to about 600 cfs
Arkansas River: These cooler days have finally caused water temps to drop and fish are starting to feed pretty good
San Juan River: Dry/Droppers might not be a bad idea still
Piedra River: Can be a great time to fish a Euro setup
Los Pinos River: Below the dam, fishing will be pretty good
Dolores River- Below McPhee: Wadeable flows at about 50 cfs out of the dam
Dolores River- Above McPhee: The Upper Dolores is fishing decent but cold days are ahead
Rio Grande: It’s Fall wadin time up here on the Rio
Florida River: Below the dam, the flows have been dropped and fish will be spooky
San Miguel River: Flows are a good wadable level, get after it!

Duranglers Reports
for Thursday, August 24th, 2023

San Juan River : Flows have just been bumped to above 700cfs
Arkansas River: Animas river bumped a little with rain
San Juan River: It’s a Dry/Dropperman’s world on the Upper Juan
Piedra River: Flows are low and attractor dry/droppers are a good go-to
Los Pinos River: Below the dam, fishing will be pretty good