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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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?

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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.

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