The Catch Fishing Report

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Greetings Angler,

As Summer nears the 3/4 mark, we reflect on the fun peak season we've had.  Our fifth consecutive Alaska Retreat during June and July was salmon-filled, with a good shot of Halibut to boot!  Fishing in the Gunnison Valley has been active all year, with a 50 lb-plus , Colorado State Record Mackinaw hauled in at Blue Mesa, near The Black Canyon of the Gunnison.  

We heard this fish was estimated to have originated from the class of 1978, 79, or 1980...when a fish and wildlife pilot inadvertently dumped a group of Mack's into Blue Mesa...No kidding! 

Please enjoy the following look at current fishing conditions in the beautiful Gunnison River Valley:

Taylor River:
Standard nymph patterns, including Pheasant Tails, stoneflies, caddis, Copper Johns, and Hare's Ears. Also try a Wooly Bugger - black or olive 6-8, and Western Coachman. Streamers - black, olive, white/yellow. Dry fly action with caddis, stoneflies, and Green Drakes and PMDs.


Taylor Catch and Release (The Hog Trough)
Small nymph and midge patterns, including Pheasant Tails 20-24, midges 20-24, and mysis shrimp 20-24. Dry fly action with small midges, BWOs 18-24, and PMDs 14-16, and Green Drakes.


Gunnison River Fishing:
The Gunnison River is fishing well. Standard nymph patterns, including Pheasant Tails 12-22, Copper Johns 12-16, and stoneflies 6-12. Also try a Wooly Bugger - black or olive 6-8, and Western Coachman. Streamers - black, olive, white/yellow. There has been a very good caddis hatch, along with stoneflies and PMDs, and rusty spinners in the evenings.


East River:
The East River is fishing well with both nymphs and dry flies. Dry fly action is good with caddis and Yellow Sallies hatching throughout the day. Nymphing the fast water can be very productive.


Kokanee Salmon Run:
Kokanee are a land-locked form of sockeye salmon. The run to the Roaring Judy Fish Hatchery is the only all natural run in Colorado that goes to a hatchery. Each April, 2-inch kokanee fry are released from Roaring Judy into the East River. Their overnight journey takes them down the East to the Gunnison River and onto Blue Mesa Reservoir, where they typically spend two or three summers. In late August, the salmon begin their trek back to the hatchery and the run usually lasts through October. Division of Wildlife personnel spawn the salmon at the hatchery, taking 3,000,000 to 10,000,000 eggs per year. Catch and release fishing for kokanee is allowed on the Gunnison River and East River. Some salmon make a "wrong turn" up the Taylor River. If you are staying with us, we have an excellent area on our property for salmon fishing. For more information on the salmon run, call our guide service. You can also reach the hatchery at 970-641-0190.

Thank you for checking in today.  Thanks to Willowfly Anglers at Three Rivers Resort and Outfitting for today's report.

Fish-on!
Mark

The Streaming Fish LLC
We're In The Water For You Every Day



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