Taylor River
🥇 Gold Medal
Gunnison Co. · 47 mi · Class II–III
106CFS/ 1.42 ft
Below Optimal→Stable
Optimal: 300–1500 CFS · USGS #09110000
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Colorado Gold Medal Trout Water · Gunnison National Forest
The Taylor River is a Gold Medal tailwater fishery below Taylor Park Reservoir in the upper Gunnison basin, famous for trophy rainbow and brown trout in the 'Taylor Canyon' section. The river also offers solid Class II–III whitewater paddling during summer release flows, and the valley is one of the most scenic corners of the Gunnison National Forest.
Trip sections
Upper Taylor — Taylor Park Reservoir to Harmels, Class II, trophy tailwater
Taylor Canyon — Harmels to Almont, Class II–III, scenic whitewater
Lower Taylor — Almont to Gunnison confluence, Class I–II
Outfitters
Three Rivers Resort
Taylor River fishing and float trips from Almont
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