Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
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RIGS Fly Shops & Guide Service's Tip of the Week
The Lower Gunnison River remains unaffected by recent wildfire activity and continues to offer excellent fishing conditions. Flows are stable, water clarity is great, and temperatures are holding at optimal levels for this time of year. Terrestrial activity has slowed with the recent weather moving through but the this shift in temps has the fish feeding more activaly on nymphs and emergers. We have still been getting eats on hoppers along the banks but adding a dropper below is the move. In addition to terrestrials,Caddis hatches have been occurring reliably during eairly and late hours, making a double dry fly rig a productive and enjoyable option. Pairing a hopper with a trailing Caddis pattern can be particularly effective when fish are suspended in the upper water column. For subsurface approaches, a double nymph rig utilizing caddis emergers, mayfly imitations, or general attractor patterns has remained productive in riffled water and along shelf transitions. Adjusting depth and weight throughout the day is recommended, as fish behavior can shift with subtle changes in temperature and light.
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Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby
RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service5-Day Outlook as of 9/30/25
We have some weather in the forecast, bringing cooler temperatures, which should get the fishing excited.
Techniques & Tips as of 9/30/25
Nymphing near the deeper water near drop offs has been effective. Throwing hoppers in the shallower water has been producing as well. As we continue to recieve cooler weather heading into Fall, streamer fishing will only get better!
Local Species Available Year-round
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Rainbow Trout
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Brown Trout
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Roundtail Chub
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and Flannelmouth Sucker
RIGS Fly Shops & Guide Service's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Hopper | N/A | |
Hog Caller Hopper | N/A | |
Tunghead Hot Spot Pheasant Tail Jig | N/A | |
Quasimodo Pheasant Tail | N/A | |
Pale Morning Dun Thorax | N/A | |
Sparkle Dun | N/A |
RIGS Fly Shops & Guide Service's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line