Gunnison River Colorado Fly Fishing

The Gunnison River is located in western Colorado, United States and is one of the largest tributaries of the Colorado River. The 180-mile long river flows east to west and has a drainage area of 7,923 square miles according to the USGS. The drainage basin of the Gunnison collects water from different habitats, such as forests and alpine meadows, located …
The Gunnison River is located in western Colorado, United States and is one of the largest tributaries of the Colorado River. The 180-mile long river flows east to west and has a drainage area of 7,923 square miles according to the USGS. The drainage basin of the Gunnison collects water from different habitats, such as forests and alpine meadows, located along the Continental Divide. As the river flows westward, it carves through the San Juan Mountains. It flows into the Colorado River at Grand Junction.
  • Country: United States
  • State: Colorado
  • Cities: Gunnison, Grand Junction
  • Source: East River confluence with the Taylor River
  • Mouth: Colorado River
  • Length: 180 mi (290 km)
  • Basin size: 7,923 sq mi (20,520 km²)

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Data from: en.wikipedia.org