Grand Junction, CO?

[Swamp Fly 0]

Anyone in Grand Junction Colorado? There is a chance I might need to move there in the next year or two. What kind of opportunities/fisheries might I expect there and within the immediate area (daytrip)? Nothing is set in stone but it's a very real possibility.

[Steven Wiersma 0]

Could not paste a link but, search Colorado Fishing Atlas.

[mikechell 0]

Swamp ... go to

http://takemefishing.org/select-a-state/

 

It's the site I use when traveling to another State for work.

[planettrout 0]

Southeast...The Gunnison

 

East: Colorado River, Roaring Fork and The Frying Pan

 

https://www.google.com/maps/search/Rivers+near+grand+Junction+CO/@39.085692,-108.5698355,9z

 

Probably more, but those I am familiar with when driving through Grand Junction...

 

 

PT/TB

[Jaydub 0]

There are some fishy looking lakes on Grand Mesa that would be worth researching.

[vicrider 0]

You would have quick access to some of the best fishing in the country. Maybe not the best but far better than most states can offer. Grand Mesa is a fantastic collection of lakes with hundreds of miles of ATV trails to run them and camping all over. Brother lived near there and I would have retired there if lungs hadn't let me down.

[mybadhabit 0]

My uncle has lived there for decades and when I spoke with him he said that there are 2 rivers near and in town, and 2 lakes within an hours drive that contain both rainbows and cut-throats.

[Swamp Fly 0]

Thanks everyone, this gives me a starting point.

[gunpowderleader 0]

I spend a lot of time in that area, and moving there this year as well. I teach a guide school based in Mesa which is about 40 minutes drive north east of Grand Junctuon. The Grand Mesa has many ( over 100) great still water fisheries. As mentioned you will also have access to the Gunnison and Colorado rivers. A bit more of a drive puts you on the Roaring Fork and Frying Pan. There are many other lesser known watersheds in the area as well. Countless opportunity within a 2 hour drive time

[DUBBN 0]

Sorry I missed this thread. I have lived in GJ all my 53 years, and love it. As stated above, there are many fishing opportunities near here. Not a lot of trout fishing in town, but a lot of warm water species.

 

45 minutes puts you on the Grand Mesa, and 100's of fishable lakes. Stop by Sportsmans Warehouse and purchase a brochure for a few bucks called Fishing the Grand Mesa. The Gunnison as it exits the Black Canyon is less than an hours drive away. GOOGLE "Pleasure Park Gunnison River".

 

Do a maps search and you will see that you are 4 hours away from the Green River in Utah and the San Juan in New Mexico.

 

Welcome to GJ.

[Swamp Fly 0]

Gunpowder, thanks for the info. Who knows I might take your class sometime. Though the earliest I might move is in a year and it could be closer to three.

 

Dubbn, sounds good. Are you familiar with the Grand Valley Anglers? I would be interested in joining a local group and I found them on online. Any other groups I might be interested in?

[DUBBN 0]

 

 

Dubbn, sounds good. Are you familiar with the Grand Valley Anglers? I would be interested in joining a local group and I found them on online. Any other groups I might be interested in?

Familiar yes, member no.