We are well into runoff season, so flows will be up and wading may be tough
Gunnison River- Black Canyon - Gunnison, CO (Montrose County)
by Duranglers Crew
5-14-2024
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GUNNISON RIVER BELOW GUNNISON TUNNEL, CO
- Temperature: 47.66 ° F
- Streamflow: 1440 ft³/s
- Gage height: 4.21 ft
We are well into runoff season, so flows will be up and wading may be tough.
Don’t dispair, as fishing remains decent with good water clarity.
Attractor Nymphs: Pats Rubberlegs 8-12, Duracell Jig 12-16, 12-14 20 Incher Stone, San Juan Worms, 10-14 Prince Nymph.
Midges: Zebra Midge or Poison Tung 18-22, Rainbow Warrior 18-20, Disco Midge 18-20, Black Midge Pupa 18-22.
Dries: Sproat Midge 20-24, Griffith Gnat 18-24
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