Description |
Lake Fork of the Gunnison is home to the Lake Fork Flyathon. A good section of this river flows through Gateview Canyon which is spectacular. 12 to 15" Rainbow, Browns can be found throughout the river.
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Difficulty |
Fishing is moderate.
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GPS | 38.32375,-107.22629 |
Headwater |
Natural Flow / Un-dammed / Freestone
High Mountains
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Clarity |
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Sep 20, 2021
Clear and shallow. Deep pools are present.
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Wadability |
· Super Wadable
Most spots on the Lake Fork are wadable. Some areas are bushy and/or require a short scramble down to the river.
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Fishability |
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Our river Admins are constantly reviewing data,
any environmental issues, human factors, and weather to determine its fishability rating.
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Gage Station |
Temp
℉
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Flow
(ft ³/s)
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Mean
(ft ³/s)
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lake fork blw lake san cristobal nr lake city, co | n/a | 28.4 | 215 |
lake fork at gateview, co. | 55 | 75.8 | 438 |
Name | Fishy |
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Gateview Canyon | · Super Fishy |
Type | Species | Up To |
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Trout | Brown | 15 in. |
Trout | Cutthroat | 15 in. |
Trout | Rainbow | 15 in. |