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Gunnison, CO Fishing Trip — May

Your Gunnison, CO Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 63°F / Low 33°F0.9" rain · 8 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing

May Weather in Gunnison

63°F
Avg High
33°F
Avg Low
0.9"
Rainfall
8
Rainy Days

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

6 Guides Matched

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 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 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
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
High Mountain Drifters - High Mountain Drifters
High Mountain Drifters

High Mountain Drifters

4.2(5)
inshore
Gunnison, Colorado
AEI Outfitter - Fly Fishing - AEI Outfitter - Fly Fishing
AEI Outfitter - Fly Fishing

AEI Outfitter - Fly Fishing

4(3)

AEI Outfitter provides epic fly fishing adventures in the Gunnison Valley. Float fish the Gunnison River, or walk-wade one of the renown fisheries in Gunnison area; We fly fish on the Taylor River, East River, Lake Fork of the Gunnison River and numerous other local streams and tributaries.

Gunnison, 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

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
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

Walleye

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

Crappie

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

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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 inshore Fishing

  • 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

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.

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.

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.

Crappie
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:10 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

Check specific regulations for the body of water you intend to fish, as some locations may have specific restrictions.

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