Grand Junction, CO Fishing Trip — July

Your Grand Junction, CO Fishing Trip

July2 peopleFamily Trip
High 96°F / Low 67°F0.3" rain · 2 rainy daysHot weather — bring sunscreen, a hat, and plenty of water.

What’s Biting in July

8 species
CatfishExcellent
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Brown TroutGood
Brown Trout
Various
WalleyeGood
Walleye
Various
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CrappieFair
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

July Weather in Grand Junction

96°F
Avg High
67°F
Avg Low
0.3"
Rainfall
2
Rainy Days

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

3 Guides Near Grand Junction

No guides are based in Grand Junction, but these guides operate nearby.

$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.

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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 freshwater / fly fishing / inshore 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

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

Check specific regulations for designated Gold Medal Waters or special locations.

Striped Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3
Size Limit:20-inch minimum

Only one striped bass can be over 30 inches. Specific regulations may vary by location, so check local postings.

Brown Trout
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:4 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Bag limit is for trout, grayling, and kokanee salmon in aggregate. Special regulations apply on specific waters; consult the Colorado Parks and Wildlife fishing regulations brochure.

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.

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