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Crawford, CO Fishing Trip — August

Your Crawford, CO Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 85°F / Low 58°F1.5" rain · 6 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in August

Northern PikeGood
Northern Pike
Various
Channel CatfishGood
Channel Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
WalleyeFair
Walleye
Various
Largemouth BassFair
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting

August Weather in Crawford

85°F
Avg High
58°F
Avg Low
1.5"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Hot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

14 Guides Near Crawford

No guides are based in Crawford, but these guides operate nearby.

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RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service - RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service
RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service

RIGS Fly Shop & Guide Service

4.8(296)Top Rated

Ideally located in Southwest Colorado, book Colorado Guided fly fishing trips with Expert fishing guides

Ridgway, Colorado
Three Rivers Resort - Three Rivers Resort
Three Rivers Resort

Three Rivers Resort

4.7(829)Top Rated

Colorado cabins and rafting, Gunnison-Crested Butte Colorado

Almont, Colorado
Ed's Fly Shop - Ed's Fly Shop
Ed's Fly Shop

Ed's Fly Shop

4.9(216)Top Rated

Ed’s Fly Shop provides the best fly fishing supplies, accessories, and fly tying equipment to anglers. Enjoy fast and free shipping on all US orders!

Montrose, Colorado
Sport Fish Colorado - Sport Fish Colorado
Sport Fish Colorado

Sport Fish Colorado

5(127)Top Rated

Sport Fish Colorado's happy customers speak about their experience with Blue Mesa and Morrow Point fishing guide Robby Richardson!

inshoreBluefish
Gunnison, Colorado
Gunnison River Pleasure Park - Gunnison River Pleasure Park
Gunnison River Pleasure Park

Gunnison River Pleasure Park

4.7(151)Top Rated

Pleasure Park fishing resort is the best place to fish for trout on the Gunnison River. We are the headquarters for all fly fishing, angling, and rafting adventures on the lower gunnison. Enjoy private fishing waters, jetboat fishing, rafting, and senic views when you visit Pleasure Park in Hotchkiss, Delta County, Colorado.

Speckled Trout
Hotchkiss, Colorado
Gunnison Sports Outfitters DBA GSO Fishing - Gunnison Sports Outfitters DBA GSO Fishing
Gunnison Sports Outfitters DBA GSO Fishing

Gunnison Sports Outfitters DBA GSO Fishing

5(100)Top Rated

Since 2006, our team of Colorado fishing guides have provided quality fishing adventures on Blue Mesa Reservoir and its surrounding water.

Bluefish
Gunnison, Colorado
Gunnison River Expeditions/ North Rim Hunt Club - Rod Huffsmith
Rod Huffsmith

Gunnison River Expeditions/ North Rim Hunt Club

5(58)Top Rated

Colorado's #1 Gunnison River rafting and fly fishing outfitter. Offering multi-day rafting in the Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Call us at 970-872-3232.

freshwaterfly fishing
Hotchkiss, Colorado
Gunnison River Guides Gunnison Colorado - Gunnison River Guides Gunnison Colorado
Gunnison River Guides Gunnison Colorado

Gunnison River Guides Gunnison Colorado

5(49)Top Rated

May 23 2018 The Upper Gunnison River is fishing great! Water conditions are perfect for a float or wade trip. Our hatches will come off early this year due to the light snow pack so now is the time to get on the river. Give us a call to book your next trip.

Gunnison, Colorado
Dragonfly Anglers - Dragonfly Anglers
Dragonfly Anglers

Dragonfly Anglers

4.5(47)Top Rated

Established in 1983, Dragonfly Anglers is Crested Butte’s oldest & most experienced year-round guide service! Fishing the Gunnison River Drainage out of Crested Butte, Colorado on the Taylor, Gunnison, & East Rivers. Contact us: 800-491-3079

Crested Butte, Colorado
Gunnison Valley Anglers - Gunnison Valley Anglers
Gunnison Valley Anglers

Gunnison Valley Anglers

5(8)Top Rated

Guided fishing trips on the Gunnison River and Taylor River with Gunnison Valley Anglers in Gunnison, Almont, and Crested Butte, Colorado

Gunnison, Colorado
Black Canyon Anglers - Ben Olson
Ben Olson

Black Canyon Anglers

5(7)Top Rated
inshore
Austin, Colorado
High Mountain Drifters - High Mountain Drifters
High Mountain Drifters

High Mountain Drifters

4.2(5)
inshore
Gunnison, Colorado
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$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Walleye

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Northern Pike

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Channel Catfish

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Also Consider Fishing In...

Gunnison6 guides · 37 miAspen5 guides · 54 miCreede3 guides · 67 miBasalt2 guides · 55 miAlmont2 guides · 45 miTelluride2 guides · 54 mi

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / freshwater / fly fishing Fishing

  • Waders (if not provided)
  • Wading boots with felt or rubber soles
  • Bug spray
  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear
  • Light rain jacket

Colorado Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$36.08
Non-Resident$97.97
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes fishing in both lakes and streams.

Buy License Online — Colorado

Species Regulations

Northern Pike
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Anglers are encouraged to harvest all Northern Pike they catch in certain areas to help control populations. Check specific regulations for individual bodies of water as special rules may apply.

Channel Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific water body regulations for closures or special rules.

Walleye
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:One Walleye longer than 21 inches allowed in the daily bag limit.

Check specific regulations for individual bodies of water as special rules may apply.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific regulations for individual bodies of water as special rules may apply.

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