Fly Fishing Outfitter and Guide Service based in Gunnison, CO

Fishing Report

Week of May 18th, 2026

Warmer temps have raised water levels here in the Gunnison valley. Although the water has come up, the clarity is exceptional and the turbidity is low. This means the fishing is hot! We finally have a little more water in the system and the fish are happy. Memorial weekend is fast approaching and we should have nice weather coming into the holiday weekend.

Gunnison River

The Gunnison River has been fishing great lately from Almont all the way to the Wilson’s takeout. Flows have increased over the weekend and the fish are much happier. We are also starting to see some bugs moving around over the last couple of days. Caddis, small stones and PMD’s are starting to hatch here and there. Not many fish are looking up just yet but we can assume it will happen any day now.

Fish are still siting in winter holding areas for the most part. Deep runs and drop offs with a standard nymph rig have been the most consistent lately. hopper dropper along the deeper banks will produce later in the day.

San Juan worm, Prince nymph (10-14), Pats rubber legs (10-14), Yellow Sally nymphs (14-18), Pheasant Tail (14-20)

Flows at Whitewater

Flows at CR 32

Taylor River

The flows on the Taylor dropped last week and it is very low. Walk wading just got easier. focus on runs and pocket water mid morning to afternoon.

Flows at Almont

Flows at Dam

East River

No Report

Flows at Almont