Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
64
Willowfly Anglers's Tip of the Week
The Gunnison River at Almont is hovering around flows of 450 CFS. With the nightly rain showers, this will fluctuate with the East River changing daily. With the Taylor River flow forecast coming down to 90 CFS . If you want to throw dry's, terrestrials, BWO's, Trico's, and Midges are going to be your best options. Bionic Ants, Baby Boy Hopper, Parachute Madam X, and Morningwood Hoppers are all great options for terrestrials. Otherwise on the smaller side of things, Parachute Adams, Mole Flys, Extended Body BWO, Griffiths Knat, Missing Link Caddis, and BWO Film Critics are all moving fish to the surface. The Salmon are in the River! We are still seeing large pods of Kokanee throughout the Gunnison River. With the kokanee entering the river system, trout are moving around as they get bumped out of their deeper runs. Red, Chartreuse, and Copper Copper Johns, Micky Finns, Red and Pink Squirmy Worms, along with Span Juan worms are all fantastic flys to target these landlocked salmon. Be sure to size up your tippet, and extend the length of your leader to find these colorful fall fish. Perdigons, D-Midges, RS2's, and Blindside midges have all been productive trout nymphs. Getting down deep is the name of the game, targeting faster runs and the tail outs of deeper pools to find the most success. Sculpzillas and Slumpbuster's in Black and Olive have been the most successful streamers. As always; be courteous to other anglers, have fun, and enjoy this incredible fishery!
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Water Flow Data
5-Day Outlook as of 10/1/24
Salmon are in the river! Target the kokanee in deep pools and trout at the heads and tailouts of large runs.
Techniques & Tips as of 10/1/24
Hopper Dropper, Nymphing, Single Dry
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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RS2 | Black | 18-24 |
Blue Winged Olive | Olive | 18-22 |
Vernille San Juan Worm | Red | 14 |
Orvis CJ Nymph | Olive | 16-20 |
Mercury RS2 | Grey | 18-22 |
Pat's Rubberlegs | Coffee | 8-12 |
Polish Nymph Rubber Worm | Red | 14 |
Tunghead Pheasant Tail Jig | Natural | 16-22 |
Egan's Frenchie | Natural | 16-18 |
Two Bit Hooker | Red | 16-18 |
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 10' 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