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Colorado · Unknown Co.

Gunnison River

· 45 mi · Class III
Optimal: 875–2650 CFS · USGS #09144250
Water temp: 62°F
1,762 avg
747CFS
1.79 ft gauge height
Below Optimal
→Stable
⚡Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 1,762 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #09144250
Bureau of Land Managemant

About

Class III water at 1,762 CFS average draws boaters to the Gunnison River's 45 miles of BLM-managed corridor. The river divides into two main sections: Gunnison Gorge and Lower Gunnison. Optimal flows run between 875 and 2,650 CFS, trackable on USGS gauge 09144250. Bureau of Land Management oversight means permit coordination for multi-day trips through the more remote stretches.

Solunar Fishing Activity
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Waxing Crescent
15% illumination
Poor
★ Moon overhead
10:46 AM
Moonrise
3:24 PM
Moonset
6:08 AM
★ Moon underfoot
10:46 PM
Next full moon: May 3111 days
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Data Quality

River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.

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