This past week turned out a bit differently than planned but the Black Canyon of the Gunnison was still on my list of places to visit. In fact, I spent three nights camping down at East Portal. The water was unusually off-colored and the fishing at East Portal was not the best I've had for sure. For the second time, I hiked one of the inner canyon routes. The last time I hiked the inner canyon I did the popular Gunnison route. This time it was the Warner route which has nearly another 1,000 feet of elevation loss. My legs are still feeling it, and I'm still processing pictures from the trip.
Also while in the area, I fished the Uncompahgre River tailwater at Ridgeway and found some really nice fish. Much more to come on this trip as well as the great time I had with my friend Joe last weekend. I've caught more big trout in the last week than I have caught in Colorado since moving here so I promise there will be some pictures of large fish!!!
Here is a shot from the bottom of the canyon while fishing via the Warner route access. Pictures do not do the canyon justice. Those cliffs are massive!!!
David
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely breathtaking, this place would be fantastic even if the fish were not there----just kidding---Looking forward to the rest of the trip--thanks for sharing
Bill, it really is a fantastic place and worth checking out for any reason. The fish are just a bonus here and there are some great fish as well!!!
DeleteDavid, that is a special place down there, great image, and I look forward to a more detailed report!
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Thanks Iain! The Gunnison is one of my all-time favorites. I always feel blessed to get to visit the Black Canyon.
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