![]() Populations of brown, brook, lake (Mackinaw), and rainbow trout are plentiful in Blue Mesa Reservoir. Other fish species in the park include yellow perch, sculpin, dace, and sticklebacks. Fishing success will vary based on season. RegulationsAll Colorado State fishing regulations apply within Curecanti National Recreation Area. Please refer to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Fishing Regulations.
Closed WatersFishing is not permitted in the following areas:
Possession Limits
Fishing ReportThe fishing report is updated weekly during the summer season.Gunnison RiverHeadwater:
Runoff is still high and flows and clarity are impacted by this. Nymphing and streamers are working well. Golden stoneflies, black carpenter ants, and black and olive sculpin are productive. Tailwater:
Flows are at summer levels, and the stonefly and salmonfly hatches have begun. Nymphing PMDs, stoneflies, salmonflies, and squirmy worms will all do well. East Portal campground tent sites are currently closed due to storm damage, so keep that in mind if you are planning on camping and fishing. Monsoon season beginning may impact clarity levels in that section of river. Pleasure Park, Gunnison Gorge, or a wilderness route in Black Canyon are alternatives. Blue Mesa Reservoir
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![]() NPS Photo East PortalThe Gunnison River from 200 yards downstream of Crystal Dam all the way through Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to the North Fork is designated Gold Medal & Wild Trout Water. This designation is given to the lakes and streams of Colorado that offer the greatest potentential for trophy trout fishing. Special regulations exist:
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Last updated: June 26, 2024