Fishing · Gunnison, CO

Granite Creek

difficultSpring conditions. Water temperatures beginning to rise, increasing fish activity. Shore fishing productive as fish move to shallower water. Ice may still be present at higher elevations in early spring.

Directions

Before you go

Live · nearest station Gunnison, 7 mi

Good to go

Good window today. Daylight to 8:08 pm.

51°

Smoky

Feels like 51°

Wind

0 mph

UV index

0 low

Sun window

6:16 am to 8:08 pm

Distance

—

Elevation gain

662ft

High point

8,625ft

Season

Apr - Octpeak now

About

Granite Creek is a difficult fishing destination located near Gunnison, Colorado, at an elevation of 8,599 feet. The spot offers year-round access with a primary fishing season spanning April through October. Parking is available, and pets are permitted. The creek supports fly fishing for wild brown trout, rainbow trout, and cutthroat trout. Kokanee salmon may be caught near Blue Mesa Reservoir during the fall run. Anglers can target these species using streamers, dry flies, and nymphs depending on seasonal hatches. The water type is classified as both tailwater and freestone, providing technical fishing opportunities. Access ranges from easy shoreline casting lanes to more remote sections requiring wading caution, particularly during spring runoff.

Trail profile

Gain

662 ft

Avg grade

—

Steepest

—

High point

8,625 ft

Good to know

Parking at the trailhead

Dogs allowed on leash

Waypoints

1Main Access Point8,625 ft

2Secondary Access Point8,232 ft

3Inlet 27,963 ft

4Scenic Overlook8,287 ft

Latest water reportfair

Spring conditions. Water temperatures beginning to rise, increasing fish activity. Shore fishing productive as fish move to shallower water. Ice may still be present at higher elevations in early spring.

Reported Mar 3, 2025Verified

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