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Grand Junction, CO Fishing Trip — October

Your Grand Junction, CO Fishing Trip

October2 peopleFamily Trip
High 67°F / Low 44°F3.4" rain · 9 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in October

8 species
Brown TroutExcellent
Brown Trout
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
Striped BassGood
Striped Bass
Trolling · Casting
Rainbow TroutGood
Rainbow Trout
Various
Smallmouth BassGood
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
CrappieGood
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Largemouth BassGood
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
CatfishGood
Catfish
Bottom Fishing · Jug Fishing

October Weather in Grand Junction

67°F
Avg High
44°F
Avg Low
3.4"
Rainfall
9
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

3 Guides Near Grand Junction

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

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 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
Black Canyon Anglers - Ben Olson
Ben Olson

Black Canyon Anglers

5(7)Top Rated
inshore
Austin, Colorado
$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
1 / 2

Striped Bass

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

Brown Trout

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

Walleye

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

Rainbow Trout

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Hotchkiss2 guides · 45 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 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

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.

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.

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

Check specific regulations for individual bodies of water as special rules may apply, including Gold Medal Waters.

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