Gunnison River Expeditions

Float and Fish Your Way Through the Gunnison Gorge

Owner and operator Al DeGrange established Gunnison River Expeditions in 1985. Gunnison River Expeditions is recognized as the largest and most experienced Gunnison River fly fishing outfitter. They specialize in guided float fly fishing and Class III-IV white water rafting trips through the Gunnison Gorge.

Fly fishing in the Gunnison River is world renowned among fly fishing enthusiasts. Known for its large wild rainbows and brown trout, the resource stands above most fisheries in the United States. Gunnison River Expeditions specializes in wade and float fishing trips in this gold medal trout fishery. The guides are experienced and professional and will offer the best the Gunnison River fly fishing experience available.

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THE BEST BENEFITS

LODGE INFORMATION

The Fishing

The Gunnison River

Fly fishing in the Gunnison River is world renowned among fly fishing enthusiasts. Known for its large wild rainbows and brown trout, the resource stands above most fisheries in the United States.

How We Fish

Gunnison River Expeditions specializes in wade and float/camp fishing trips in this gold medal trout fishery. The guides are experienced and professional and will offer the best the Gunnison River fly fishing experience available.

The Salmon Fly Hatch

One of the things that makes fishing on the Gunnison River most unique is its prolific salmonfly hatch. Each year around the beginning to middle of June, these massive bugs hatch in droves, bringing every single fish in the river to the surface. This hatch is truly a sight to behold, and it can provide anglers with the best opportunity of the year to catch large trout on dry flies!

Accommodations

Multi Day Float Trips

On multi-day trips, camp will be set up by your guides on the banks of the Gunnison River. With skies devoid of light pollution and delicious food prepared by your guides, its hard to think of a better campground!

Single Day Float Trips

If you are interested in lodging for the night before your trip, we can make arrangements for you at The North Rim Fishing and Hunting Lodge or Hotchkiss Inn, both located in Hotchkiss, Colorado.

Getting Here

You will meet the morning of your trip at 6:00am at the Gunnison River Pleasure Park. If you are lodging in Delta, CO arrangements can be made to pick you up from your hotel and have one of the shuttle drivers drive your vehicle back to the Gunnison River Pleasure Park.

If you are coming from the Telluride area, you will be met in Olathe, CO the morning of your trip at 7:00am and have one of the shuttle drivers drive your vehicle back to the Gunnison River Pleasure Park for additional cost. Please let us know what your travel plans are and we will plan accordingly for meeting time and place. All trips typically end around 3:00-4:00pm the final day of the trip. You will take out at the Gunnison River Pleasure Park.

RATES AND DATES

What's Included

- Rafting and safety equipment

- Life jackets

- Food

- Kitchen gear

- Tents

2023 Rates and Dates

RATES

1. 1 Day Float Fish: $1400 per boat (2 people per boat)

2. 2 Day Float Fish: $3400 per boat (2 people per boat)

3. 3 Day Float Fish: $4200 per boat (2 people per boat)

DATES

- Contact us for more information about booking!

What's Not Included

- BLM fees

- Rental equipment (camping gear, fishing gear, etc.)

- Personal items

- Fishing licenses

- Flies

- Lodging

- Taxes

- Gratuities

2024 Rates and Dates

RATES

1. 1 Day Float Fish: $1400 per boat (2 people per boat)

2. 2 Day Float Fish: $3400 per boat (2 people per boat)

3. 3 Day Float Fish: $4200 per boat (2 people per boat)

DATES

- Contact us for more information about booking!

Term and Privacy.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

At the time of booking 50% of the trip is due and payable. At 90 days the remainder plus all VAT and taxes are due. Cancellation greater than 90 days from the date of trip, all monies refunded less $100 fee if a replacement angler is found. Cancellation within 90 Days, no refunds are provided unless a qualified replacement angler is provided. No refunds are provided for trip cancellation due to Weather, Acts of God, Airline/Travel issues.

Travel Arrangements and Insurance

Front Range Anglers recommends all anglers to have Medical Evacuation Insurance- we recommend Global Rescue, and we HIGHLY recommend Trip Cancellation/Interruption Insurance. FOR ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT: Jessica Minard at 617.210.8106 (direct) or email jminard@globalrescue.com.