Excellent Local Resources

Below are various links that contain a lot of useful information and can answer many questions you may have about outdoor activities on the Western Slope and throughout Colorado. However, we encourage you to call us at 970-249-0408 with any further questions you may have, as we know it can be easier to talk to person than search a website for answers.

Informational Links

Black Canyon Homepage

Official National Park Service site. Located near Montrose, CO. This site has great information answering many questions you may have about the Black Canyon. - Go To Website >>

DOW Colorado Homepage

Colorado Division of Wildlife with tons of information to aide you in your various outdoorsmen activities. - Go To Website >>

Scott Fly Rods

Scott Fly Rods are manufactured right here in Montrose! An amazing locally made product. All types of rods for any price or occasion. Call us to get any rod from Scott that you want! - Go To Website >>

Sage Fly Rod Company

Sage Fly Rods are some of the best made. Introducing the new Sage Z-Axis Fly Rod. There is no other fly rod made like it. Truly amazing. Call us for details! - Go To Website >>

Simms Fishing Products

Simms is the premier fishing gear around. Waders, Boots, Vests, and apparell. Check out their website and let us know what you need! - Go To Website >>

Ross Reels

Ross Reels are the best made. And made here in Montrose! We can get you a Ross Reel that's right for you. There are a lot of options so give us a call to see what you need! - Go To Website >>

BLM Colorado

This BLM site has info on the gorge and western Colorado. Full of great information. - Go To Website >>

State Map - Flows

Want to know the flows on any river in the state with the roll-over of a mouse? This site rocks. - Go To Website >>

Gunnison River Rapid Descriptions

This page covers Chukar to Pleasure Park with descriptions of the rapids. Check it out if you plan to float the canyon, it's awesome. - Go To Website >>

Gunnison Gorge Anglers

This is an amazing site from our local GGA (TU/FFA) chapter. Check out what they have been doing, and sign yourself up to become a member or if you already are, sign up to get your newsletter online! - Go To Website >>

Colorado Avalanche Info Center

Get the latest on backcountry conditions and weather from this site. If you are a backcountry skiier, bookmark this site. - Go To Website >>

Bureau of Reclamation

Check for latest developments on flows and east portal opening. - Go To Website >>

Fly Fishing Report/Flows

Updated: Mar 11 at 9:57 PM

Gunnison River

Full Report / Area Details
Black Canyon (East Portal)
Poor Poor Poor Poor Poor - Poor
Clarity: Clear
Below Gunnison Tunnel : 618 cfs
Closed for the season, look for an April open... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Al
Gunnison Gorge
Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair - Fair
Clarity: Clear
Below Gunnison Tunnel : 618 cfs
With winter approaching and winter weather he... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Al
The Forks at the Pleasure Park
Good Good Good Good Good - Good
Clarity: Clear
Hot Flies: Hoppers, Stimulators, Cad... More
Below Gunnison Tunnel : 618 cfs North Fork Below Paonia : Ssn
Flows are nice and still pretty low, which me... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Al

Uncompahgre River

Full Report / Area Details
Paco-chu-puk
Good Good Good Good Good - Good
Clarity: Clear
Hot Flies: Zebra Copper John, Caddis... More
Below Ridgway Reservior : 50 cfs
Flows are low but fishing is good. Great acc... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Al
Town of Montrose
Good Good Good Good Good - Good
Clarity: Clear
Hot Flies: Halfback, Olive Hares Ear... More
At Colona : 58 cfs
This is a great winter fishery, right in our ... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Al

Cimarron River

Full Report / Area Details
Below Silver Jack Reservoir
Poor Poor Poor Poor Poor - Poor
Clarity: Clear
Near Cimarron : Ice
Cold and Cold. With the recent snow, it's pr... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Al
Cimarron Forks
Poor Poor Poor Poor Poor - Poor
Clarity: Clear
Near Cimarron : Ice
Cold! Wait til next year.... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Al
Little Cimarron
Poor Poor Poor Poor Poor - Poor
Clarity: Clear
Pretty Cold and snowy...the brookies have set... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Al

San Miguel River

Full Report / Area Details
Above Placerville & South Fork
Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair - Fair
Clarity: Clear
Near Placerville : 61 cfs
Cold weather fishing on the Miguel can be fun... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Cimarron Creek
Placerville to Norwood Bridge
Fair Fair Fair Fair Fair - Fair
Clarity: Clear
Hot Flies: BWO emergers and dries, c... More
The river is still fishing well. Great flows... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Cimarron Creek

Private Waters

Full Report / Area Details
Sunshine Springs
Epic Epic Epic Epic Epic - Epic
Clarity: Clear
Hot Flies: Scuds, Zonkers, Soft Hack... More
These ponds are clear and fishing very well. ... Full Report
-Report Courtesy of Al

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