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Poncha Springs, CO Fishing Trip — May

Your Poncha Springs, CO Fishing Trip

May2 peopleFamily Trip
High 66°F / Low 33°F1.8" rain · 10 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in May

5 species
CrappieExcellent
Crappie
Jigging · Live Bait Fishing
Smallmouth BassExcellent
Smallmouth Bass
Casting · Fly Fishing
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Northern PikeExcellent
Northern Pike
Various
WalleyeExcellent
Walleye
Various

May Weather in Poncha Springs

66°F
Avg High
33°F
Avg Low
1.8"
Rainfall
10
Rainy Days

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

14 Guides Near Poncha Springs

No guides are based in Poncha Springs, but these guides operate nearby.

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Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Co. - Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Co.
Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Co.

Noah's Ark Whitewater Rafting & Adventure Co.

5(1327)Top Rated

Adventure outpost for guided rafting & hiking trips (May-August), plus an aerial zip line course.

Buena Vista, Colorado
Arkansas River Tours - Colorado Rafting and Fishing Office - Arkansas River Tours - Colorado Rafting and Fishing Office
Arkansas River Tours - Colorado Rafting and Fishing Office

Arkansas River Tours - Colorado Rafting and Fishing Office

4.9(280)Top Rated

Arkansas River Tours provides Colorado whitewater rafting & fly fishing on the Arkansas River near Colorado Springs. Over 300K happy guests since 1973!

Cotopaxi, 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
UpRiver Fly Fishing - UpRiver Fly Fishing
UpRiver Fly Fishing

UpRiver Fly Fishing

5(217)Top Rated

Book your guided float fishing trip along the Arkansas River in Buena Vista or Salida, Colorado. Half Day or Full Day trips available. Trips include freshly prepared meals, rod, reel, flies, transportation, and expert guides. trips are suitable for beginners to experts.

Buena Vista, Colorado
ArkAnglers & Arkansas River Fly Shop - ArkAnglers & Arkansas River Fly Shop
ArkAnglers & Arkansas River Fly Shop

ArkAnglers & Arkansas River Fly Shop

4.9(171)Top Rated

Arkansas River guided fly fishing and full service Colorado fly shops, year-round private water wade trips, guided float fishing trips, dry fly fishing, beginner instruction.

Salida, 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
Rocky Mountain Outfitters Of Colorado - Rocky Mountain Outfitters Of Colorado
Rocky Mountain Outfitters Of Colorado

Rocky Mountain Outfitters Of Colorado

4.9(60)Top Rated

Colorado Elk and Mule Deer Hunts, Pronghorn, Bighorn Sheep, Mountain Lion, & Mt Goat hunts in Colorado. Call Marc Erickson at 719.671.9653

inshore
Buena Vista, 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
Dvorak Expeditions | Watersport Rentals & Shuttles - Dvorak Expeditions | Watersport Rentals & Shuttles
Dvorak Expeditions | Watersport Rentals & Shuttles

Dvorak Expeditions | Watersport Rentals & Shuttles

4.7(12)Top Rated

Dvorak Expeditions, Colorado, offers whitewater rafting trips, guided fishing trips, whitewater rescue courses, paddle school, & a variety of watersport rentals for people of all experience levels, vehicle shuttles Arkansas River Valley. Call us now!

Nathrop, 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
Atmore Outfitters - Atmore Outfitters
Atmore Outfitters

Atmore Outfitters

5(8)Top Rated

Hunting and fishing is something we are passionate about. We ensure our clients have fun, are safe, and have productive hunts and fishing trips.

Cañon City, 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
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Crappie

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

Smallmouth Bass

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

Northern Pike

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

Also Consider Fishing In...

Gunnison6 guides · 48 miAspen5 guides · 62 miBuena Vista3 guides · 21 miBreckenridge3 guides · 67 miCreede3 guides · 73 miAlmont2 guides · 40 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 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.

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Species Regulations

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.

Smallmouth 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.

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.

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