Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
60
Willowfly Anglers's Tip of the Week
The Gunnison River is now at 638 CFS here in Almont; 631 CFS in Gunnison; and 579 CFS at Riverway. Flows will continue to fall daily, as we are completely out of runoff here in the valley. We will have spikes throughout the season as storms roll in. The next week is forecasted to have fantastic weather! We are seeing Bugs and Rising fish! The dry fly fishing has been phenomenal; we are seeing Green Drakes throughout the river as early as 9:30 am, with the bulk of the hatch starting around noon. Para-Wulff, Missing Link Drake, Hairwing Dun Drake, Blowtorch, and 20 Inchers have all been great selections for our team! Hopper dropper fishing has been the most productive in the morning and early afternoon. Pizza Delivery, Chubby Chernobyl's, Amy's Ant, and Phat AZZ Hopper have been our go-to indicator flies. As far as droppers are concerned, pick out your favorite caddis pupa, perdigons, and hare's ear style patterns! The hatch has been starting around 10:00-11:00; have a good selection of Caddis, PMD, and Green Drake Patterns at the ready. Missing Link's, Royal Stimulators, Outrigger Caddis, Para-Wulff, Film Critics, and Bionic Ant's are some must have's for your next trip on the Gunnison. Streamer fishing has been fairly hit or miss; when it has been on - Baby Gonga's, Sculpzillas, and Double Fuego's have been the most productive. Don't be afraid to size down if you are not having success with articulated flies. Mayer's Mini Leach Jig, and Wooly Buggers will entice almost any trout! As always - have fun, be courteous to other anglers, and enjoy this incredible fishery!
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 6/30/25
DRY FLIES! Caddis, Golden Stoneflies, PMD's & Green Drakes!!
Techniques & Tips as of 6/30/25
Nymphing
Local Species Available April through October
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Trout
Willowfly Anglers's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Tunghead Hare's Ear Flashback | Natural | 12-18 |
Prince Nymph | Peacock | 8-16 |
Travis Hi-Vis Green Drake Para Emerger | Green | 10-12 |
Hairwing Western Green Drake | Green | 10-12 |
HDA Varient | Natural | 12-16 |
20 Incher | Peacock | 8-12 |
Cone Head Marabou Muddler | Natural | 10 |
Elk Wing Caddis | Natural | 16-22 |
Blowtoarch | Black | 10-14 |
Two Bit Hooker | Red | 16-18 |
Tunghead Hare's Ear Flashback
This Hare's Ear fly has it all and big trout love it.
2.99
Item #956P
Willowfly Anglers'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