Fishing conditions for Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado (KGUC)
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The best time for fishing is night, morning and afternoon
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Now, July 8
6:16 PM
humidity
14%uv index
0lowcloud cover
99%visibility
24kmmoon rise
00:38AMmoon
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Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado (KGUC) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado (KGUC), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Monday (2 PM peak), Sunday (2 PM peak), and Today (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado (KGUC).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 84°F (29°C) . Sunrise today: 05:51 AM, sunset: 08:34 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 15.4 mph (6.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 23.2 mph (10.35 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:38 AM and moonset at 2:36 PM.
About this spot
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Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado (KGUC) Solunar Fishing Activity Report for Today
Current fishing activity in Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado (KGUC), United States, according to the solunar forecast, is moderate, which leads to a medium bite score.
Over the next 6 days, the highest fish activity is expected on Monday (2 PM peak), Sunday (2 PM peak), and Today (2 AM peak)—making these the best times to go fishing in Gunnison-Crested Butte, Colorado (KGUC).
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Air conditions
The air temperature is 84°F (29°C) . Sunrise today: 05:51 AM, sunset: 08:34 PM. The weather conditions indicate the sky is overcast.
The UV index is currently 0 (Low) .
The wind is coming from the north at 15.4 mph (6.9 m/s), with gusts reaching 23.2 mph (10.35 m/s). Atmospheric pressure is 29.8 inHg (757 mmHg).
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Moon Phases
The moon phase is currently New, with moonrise at 12:38 AM and moonset at 2:36 PM.
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WAWindy AI 08 July 2026The Gunnison River and East River near Crested Butte, Colorado, represent some of the finest Gold Medal fly fishing in the Rocky Mountain West. These CPW-designated Gold Medal waters are managed for trophy-size wild trout and receive anglers from across the country who come to challenge their skills on fish that have seen every fly pattern imaginable. The surrounding Crested Butte landscape of ski resort terrain, wildflower meadows, and jagged peaks adds to the unforgettable fishing experience. Spot Features: The Gunnison River near Crested Butte and the East River are Gold Medal trout fisheries under CPW designation, managed with artificial-lure-only and catch-and-release (or reduced-bag) regulations in key sections. The rivers feature long, productive riffles, deep undercut pools, and gravel-bar runs that shelter large wild brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. Precise presentations of dry flies and nymphs in clear, gin-clear water is the standard approach, fish are selective and often visible, requiring careful wading and stealthy approaches. Seasonality: Brown trout, rainbow trout, and cutthroat trout are active year-round in the Gunnison/East River system near Crested Butte, with the most celebrated trout fishing in spring when Blue-Winged Olive hatches emerge and again in fall during the elk hair caddis and PMD hatch periods. Summer evening hatches of caddis and PMDs provide exceptional dry-fly fishing. The river may be subject to annual high-water conditions in spring snowmelt (May through June) that temporarily reduce fishing productivity.
