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Float and fish on Colorado’s renowned Lower Gunnison River with expert guides from Ed’s Fly Shop. This full-day adventure offers incredible Browns and Rainbows and scenic canyon views.
Float and fish on Colorado’s renowned Lower Gunnison River with expert guides from Ed’s Fly Shop. This full-day adventure offers incredible Browns and Rainbows and scenic canyon views.
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Operated by Ed's Fly Shop · Montrose, Colorado
Spend an unforgettable full day floating and fly fishing along Colorado’s Lower Gunnison River, a Gold Medal trout fishery known for its prolific Browns and Rainbows. Guided by experts from Ed’s Fly Shop, this experience combines breathtaking river canyon views with exceptional fishing opportunities tailored for anglers of all levels. As you drift down the river in a comfortable drift boat, your guide will share insider techniques and local knowledge to help you hook impressive trout. The trip includes a delicious riverside lunch, stocked with energizing fare to keep you going. With a strict catch-and-release policy, the focus is on sustainable fishing and preserving the river’s natural beauty. Whether this is your first fly fishing trip or you’re a seasoned angler, the Lower Gunnison offers a relaxed, scenic environment that invites connection with nature and fishing challenges alike. Expect calm stretches mixed with exciting fishing holes, all while soaking in the dramatic canyon landscape. Ed’s Fly Shop provides top-tier gear and transportation to and from Montrose, making the day stress-free and fully equipped. This full-day float is a perfect way to experience world-class river fly fishing combined with stunning Western Colorado scenery and expert guiding.
moderate.
7–8 hours.
Participants should be in moderate physical shape to handle standing and casting from a drift boat for most of the day.
No, the guides tailor the instruction to all skill levels, making it a great trip for beginners and seasoned anglers alike.
This trip practices catch-and-release to protect the trout population and maintain the river’s Gold Medal status.
Yes, Ed’s Fly Shop provides rods, reels, flies, and other fishing gear, but you can bring your own if preferred.
A delicious riverside lunch is included, with options to accommodate dietary restrictions if notified in advance.
Dress in layers with sun protection and waterproof footwear; weather can vary throughout the day.
Ed’s Fly Shop operates out of Montrose, Colorado, and provides transportation details when booking your trip.
The Gunnison River area has long been important to Native American tribes and later explorers during western expansion.
Efforts to maintain water quality and fish habitat include strict catch-and-release policies and public education on sustainable fishing.
Ed's Fly Shop in Montrose, Colorado operates guided fly fishing trips and instructional guide courses across western Colorado’s premier rivers. The outfitter runs full-day walk‑wade and float trips on the Lower Gunnison River, guided full‑day float trips targeting Brown and Rainbow trout, and multi‑day guided float/backcountry adventures in the Gunnison Gorge that include gourmet meals and wilderness hikes. Trips on the San Miguel River provide accessible eight‑hour walk‑wade outings beneath red canyon walls, suitable for families and anglers of all skill levels. The Uncompahgre River float trip offers a fast‑paced six‑hour run through narrow water and challenging white‑water sections for confident, experienced anglers. Ed's Fly Shop also operates an immersive Guide School on the Uncompahgre and Gunnison Rivers that teaches fishing tactics, river navigation, rowing, and client care; graduates can become hireable guides in Colorado or improve their own guiding and angling skills. On select trips guides prepare lunches and drinks, while multi‑day Gunnison Gorge experiences feature professionally prepared gourmet meals. The Lower Gunnison full‑day float follows a catch‑and‑release policy and focuses on conservation of Gold Medal trout fisheries. Guides emphasize safety, Leave No Trace ethics, and river stewardship. As a Montrose‑based outfitter, Ed's Fly Shop focuses on local rivers, experienced guides, and a range of trip formats from family‑friendly walk‑wade days to rigorous float trips and multi‑day wilderness expeditions. Reservations are based in Montrose, and trips depart from local river access points with gear recommendations provided by the outfitter to prepare anglers for Colorado river conditions. Seasonal scheduling available.
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