Spend a full day floating 14 miles of Gunnison Gorge with expert guides and chase hard‑fighting wild rainbow and brown trout. This regulated, low‑use run combines world‑class fishing with dramatic Precambrian canyon walls and abundant wildlife.
Spend a full day floating 14 miles of Gunnison Gorge with expert guides and chase hard‑fighting wild rainbow and brown trout. This regulated, low‑use run combines world‑class fishing with dramatic Precambrian canyon walls and abundant wildlife.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Gunnison River Expeditions · Hotchkiss, Colorado
moderate.
8 hours.
Moderate fitness required: stable balance for casting from a raft and the ability to manage a short descent into the canyon.
Guests must be at least 9 years old to join this full‑day trip.
Meet at Pleasure Park at 6:00 AM; from there guides run a 4‑wheel drive to the Chukar Trailhead and a moderate descent to Chukar Beach.
Yes. You are responsible for purchasing your Colorado fishing license before the trip at www.wildlife.state.co.us or by calling 1‑800‑244‑5613.
Per BLM regulations, a maximum of 12 people per day are permitted on single launch dates; Gunnison River Expeditions complies with this limit.
Yes; overnight trips run on the Gunnison Gorge and are popular—note that one‑day trips are excluded in June due to overnight priority.
Guides teach presentations, knotwork, and drift control; basic casting experience helps, but novices who are coachable can still have productive days.
The gorge exposes Precambrian schist and gneiss—some of the oldest exposed rock in North America—carved by the Gunnison River over millions of years.
BLM launch limits and guided‑trip controls keep use low; practice pack‑in/pack‑out, avoid bank camps, and follow guide instructions to minimize impact.
Up to 8 People • 8 Hours • Ages 9+
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