Fishing Conditions: FAIR

Report Rating: FAIR
Crowd Rating: Not Crowded
Not Crowded

Fly Fishing Report Date:

Sunday, Dec 15, 2019

Weather & Water Conditions

Weather Water
Temp: 32-35 Temp: 32-35
Sky: Clear Flow: 250
Wind: None Clarity: Crystal Clear
Precip: None Runoff: No 

Colorado Stream Update: Get those flies on the bottom!

Current Conditions at Gunnison:

Winter conditions on the Gunnison have really settled in. Fish are being found in deep holding areas. Be sure to target the warmest part of the day, at that your flies are at the right depth. A good nymph rig with a bead-head point fly followed by a more selective offering is the way to go. Midges are a big part of the game now, so when in doubt size down. RS2s, jujus, disco midges and top secrets are all good places to start.

Winter fishing conditions are in effect  The fishing is fair.  Clear skies and 32-35 degree weather. The water temperature was between 32-35 degrees and Crystal Clear.

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Likely Catch

Species: Brown
Weight: 2 lbs 9 oz
Length: 17 inches
Girth: 7 inches
Brown Trout Female Brown Trout Female
Brown Trout Male Brown Trout Male

Current Insect Hatches at Gunnison

Insect Type: Midge

Insect: Black Midge

Color: Black

Size: 22

Time:

Black Midge Larva Illustration
Black Midge Emerger Illustration
Black Midge Adult Illustration

Recommended Flies for Gunnison

Fly: Black Beauty
Color: Black
Size: 22
Time: 
Black Beauty Black Beauty
Fly: Dorsey's Top Secret Midge
Color: Brown
Size: 24
Time: 
Dorsey's Top Secret Midge Dorsey's Top Secret Midge
Fly: Wd 40
Color: Olive
Size: 20
Time: 
Wd 40 Wd 40

Colorado Hatch Conditions for Late September

Caddisflies
Insects: Green Sedge
Color: Olive to Gray Brown
Dates: Jul 15 – Sep 30
Emergence: Morning & Afternoon
Size: 12-14
Spinner Fall: NA
Green Sedge Larva illustration
Green Sedge Emerger illustration
Green Sedge Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Little Black Sedge
Color: Chocolate to Black
Dates: Jul 15 – Sep 30
Emergence: Sporadic
Size: 16-18
Spinner Fall: NA
Little Black Sedge Larva illustration
Little Black Sedge Emerger illustration
Little Black Sedge Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Micro Caddis
Color: Yellow, Orange or Brown
Dates: Jun 15 – Oct 15
Emergence: Sporadic
Size: 20-22
Spinner Fall: NA
Micro Caddis Larva illustration
Micro Caddis Emerger illustration
Micro Caddis Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: October Caddis
Color: Orange Tan to Grayish Black
Dates: Sep 1 – Oct 30
Emergence: Shallows, Afternoon & Evening
Size: 8-10
Spinner Fall: NA
October Caddis Larva illustration
October Caddis Emerger illustration
October Caddis Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Spotted Sedge
Color: Brownish Yellow
Dates: May 15 – Sep 30
Emergence: Sporadic
Size: 10-12
Spinner Fall: NA
Spotted Sedge Larva illustration
Spotted Sedge Emerger illustration
Spotted Sedge Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 

Mayflies
Insects: Blue Winged Olive
Color: Light Olive Brown to Brown Olive
Dates: Mar 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: Clouds & warmest part of day
Size: 16-18
Spinner Fall: Evening
Blue Winged Olive Nymph illustration
Blue Winged Olive Emerger illustration
Blue Winged Olive Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Gray Drake
Color: Gray
Dates: Jun 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: Late Morning
Size: 14-16
Spinner Fall: Evening
Gray Drake Nymph illustration
Gray Drake Emerger illustration
Gray Drake Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Mahogany Dun
Color: Reddish Brown to Blackish Brown
Dates: Sep 1 – Oct 31
Emergence: Early Afternoon
Size: 16-18
Spinner Fall: Late Evening
Mahogany Dun Nymph illustration
Mahogany Dun Emerger illustration
Mahogany Dun Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Micro Blue Winged Olive (BWO)
Color: Pale Olive Green to Blue Gray
Dates: Jun 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: Clouds & warmest part of day
Size: 22-26
Spinner Fall: Evening
Micro Blue Winged Olive (BWO) Nymph illustration
Micro Blue Winged Olive (BWO) Emerger illustration
Micro Blue Winged Olive (BWO) Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Red Quill
Color: Reddish Brown
Dates: Jun 15 – Sep 30
Emergence: Mid Morning
Size: 14-16
Spinner Fall: Evening
Red Quill Nymph illustration
Red Quill Emerger illustration
Red Quill Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 

Midges
Insects: Black Midge
Color: Blackish to Black
Dates: Apr 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 18-20
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
Black Midge Larva illustration
Black Midge Emerger illustration
Black Midge Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Chocolate Brown Midge
Color: Brown to Chocolate
Dates: Feb 15 – Dec 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 20-22
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
Chocolate Brown Midge Larva illustration
Chocolate Brown Midge Emerger illustration
Chocolate Brown Midge Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Micro Black Midge
Color: Blackish to Black
Dates: Mar 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: Morning
Size: 22-26
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
Micro Black Midge Larva illustration
Micro Black Midge Emerger illustration
Micro Black Midge Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Snow Midge
Color: Gray to Charcoal
Dates: Jan 1 – Dec 31
Emergence: Warmest part of day
Size: 24-28
Spinner Fall: 2-3 Hours
Snow Midge Larva illustration
Snow Midge Emerger illustration
Snow Midge Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 

Stoneflies
Insects: September Stone
Color: Reddish Brown with Orange belly
Dates: Aug 15 – Oct 31
Emergence: Early Afternoon to Evening
Size: 4-10
Spinner Fall: NA
September Stone Nymph illustration
September Stone Adult illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 

Terrestrials
Insects: Beetle
Color: Brownish to Black
Dates: May 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: All Day
Size: 10-18
Spinner Fall: NA
Beetle illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Black & Red Ant
Color: Red & Black
Dates: Jul 1 – Sep 30
Emergence: All Day
Size: 18-20
Spinner Fall: NA
Black & Red Ant illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Black Ant
Color: Black
Dates: May 1 – Nov 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 20-24
Spinner Fall: NA
Black Ant illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Cricket
Color: Brownish Olive to Black
Dates: Jun 1 – Nov 30
Emergence: Twilight & Dusk
Size: 8-16
Spinner Fall: NA
Cricket illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Grasshopper
Color: Green to Brownish Tan
Dates: May 15 – Nov 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 2-14
Spinner Fall: NA
Grasshopper illustration
Grasshopper illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 
Insects: Red Ant
Color: Red to Orangish
Dates: May 1 – Oct 15
Emergence: All Day
Size: 18-22
Spinner Fall: NA
Red Ant illustration
Illustrations © The Flyfisher Group 


Current Conditions

Clouds
Currently: Broken Clouds
Temperature:  19 F
Temp Max:  27 F
Temp Min:  7 F
Humidity: 45%
Wind: 29 NNW mph
Pressure: 1015
Snow Monday 5:00PM — 16 ℉
Expect light snow with temperatures ranging between 16 and 17 ℉.
Wind: 32 W mph; Humidity: 69%;  Snow: 0.13 for next 3 hours.
Clouds Monday 8:00PM — 5 ℉
Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between 5 and 6 ℉.
Wind: 15 W mph; Humidity: 78%; 
Clouds Monday 11:00PM — -0 ℉
Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between -0 and 1 ℉.
Wind: 3 NNE mph; Humidity: 87%; 
Clouds Tuesday 2:00AM — -5 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between -5 and -4 ℉.
Wind: 5 ENE mph; Humidity: 93%; 
Clouds Tuesday 5:00AM — -9 ℉
Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between -9 and -9 ℉.
Wind: 6 ENE mph; Humidity: 96%; 
Clouds Tuesday 8:00AM — -5 ℉
Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between -5 and -5 ℉.
Wind: 4 SW mph; Humidity: 98%; 
Clouds Tuesday 11:00AM — 12 ℉
Expect broken clouds with temperatures ranging between 12 and 12 ℉.
Wind: 8 NW mph; Humidity: 61%; 
Clouds Tuesday 2:00PM — 18 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 18 and 18 ℉.
Wind: 21 NW mph; Humidity: 53%; 
Clouds Tuesday 5:00PM — 13 ℉
Expect overcast clouds with temperatures ranging between 13 and 13 ℉.
Wind: 14 W mph; Humidity: 70%; 
Clear Tuesday 8:00PM — -3 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -3 and -3 ℉.
Wind: 6 NW mph; Humidity: 85%; 
Clouds Tuesday 11:00PM — -9 ℉
Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between -9 and -9 ℉.
Wind: 2 ESE mph; Humidity: 90%; 
Clouds Wednesday 2:00AM — -12 ℉
Expect scattered clouds with temperatures ranging between -12 and -12 ℉.
Wind: 3 ENE mph; Humidity: 91%; 
Clouds Wednesday 5:00AM — -15 ℉
Expect few clouds with temperatures ranging between -15 and -15 ℉.
Wind: 3 ENE mph; Humidity: 92%; 
Clear Wednesday 8:00AM — -10 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -10 and -10 ℉.
Wind: 3 ENE mph; Humidity: 87%; 
Clear Wednesday 11:00AM — 2 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 2 and 2 ℉.
Wind: 4 SE mph; Humidity: 79%; 
Clear Wednesday 2:00PM — 12 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 12 and 12 ℉.
Wind: 3 SE mph; Humidity: 72%; 
Clear Wednesday 5:00PM — 12 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 12 and 12 ℉.
Wind: 3 SE mph; Humidity: 82%; 
Clear Wednesday 8:00PM — 3 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between 3 and 3 ℉.
Wind: 2 E mph; Humidity: 85%; 
Clear Wednesday 11:00PM — -0 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -0 and -0 ℉.
Wind: 1 ENE mph; Humidity: 85%; 
Clear Thursday 2:00AM — -3 ℉
Expect clear sky with temperatures ranging between -3 and -3 ℉.
Wind: 2 E mph; Humidity: 84%;