Gunnison River

The Gunnison in western Colorado is one of the largest tributaries of the Colorado River. The basin is popular for fishing, rafting, boating and camping.

River facts

Past the town of Gunnison it swells into Blue Mesa Reservoir, then is dammed to form Morrow Point and Crystal reservoirs. The lower section is designated Gold Medal Water and Wild Trout Water.

Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Colorado Parks and Wildlife for river-specific regulations before you fish.

Boat ramps and launches

Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the Gunnison River in Pennsylvania, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for current access.

• Boat ramp near Almont Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Block and Tackle Trail, 17.5 mi
• Whitewater Boat Launch Nearest bait shop: Bass Pro Shops, 11.5 mi
• Stevens Creek
• Boat ramp Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
• Boat ramp near Sapinero Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
• Boat ramp near Sapinero Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
• Elk Creek
• Dillon Pinnacles
• Orchard Boat Ramp
• Boat ramp Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
• Boat ramp near Saxton Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
• Boat ramp Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
• Escalante Bridge

Closest bait shops

Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.

• Block and Tackle Trail Block and Tackle Trail No phone listed
• Bass Pro Shops 2424 U.S. 6 & 50, Grand Junction +1-970-683-5000

Lakes and flowages on the Gunnison River

Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:

Source: Gunnison River (Wikipedia)

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