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Adventure Details
Reservation fee
$19.25
Price per person
$174.99
Total
$0.00
Guest limit
4Acreage
0Spin Fishing Allowed
NoFish Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow TroutAmenities
Camping, Tent Camping, Creek, Bathroom, Trailer Access, Guides AllowedLocated approximately 45 minutes from downtown Gunnison, this family-owned cattle ranch offers 2 miles of secluded access to Cochetopa Creek, an intimate and scenic fly fishing experience. Access to the creek is straightforward and manageable for most guests. While some walking is required, the terrain is open and relatively flat. During irrigation season (typically May 1st to August 1st), expect tall, knee-high grasses and boggy ground in some areas. After August, the fields are mowed and walking conditions improve significantly. Barbed wire fences must be crossed at designated access points, so anglers should be cautious and respectful when navigating between sections.
Cochetopa Creek is a classic small-stream brown trout fishery and a favorite for light tackle anglers. This stretch fishes well with a 3-weight rod, offering excellent action for feisty 10–16" browns, with the possibility of larger fish holding in deeper pools. The creek winds through meadows and irrigated pastureland, creating a mix of slow glides, riffles, and undercut banks ideal for dry fly and nymph fishing. Water clarity is typically good, and flows around 25 CFS are ideal for wade fishing.
This is a quiet and productive section of water and is perfect for anglers seeking solitude, a challenge on light gear, and a chance to connect with Colorado’s lesser-known trout streams.
Infinite Outdoors is a technology platform that provides landowners with the ability to list their properties for recreational use and manage them in a conservation minded way. Infinite Outdoors is primarily dedicated to DIY Hunting and Angling, it is the angler's responsibility to be aware of weather, water flow, and river conditions. No refunds will be issued due to unfavorable conditions. It is the angler's responsibility to verify current conditions prior to arrival. Landowner calendars may show availability even when conditions are not favorable for fishing. In such cases, it is the angler's responsibility to check all local rules, regulations, and closures before fishing. Please review the Fishing Information tab for details that may assist in planning your trip. During warmer periods of the year, anglers are advised that early morning fishing generally provides the most favorable conditions.
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an
Sep 30, 2025
5 out of 5 stars
We enjoyed our day and overnight at Cochetopa Creek. It’s a working cattle ranch that’s been in the family of owner, Leonard, for four generations. It’s a long section of meandering creek that offers good fishing opportunities. Leonard has done a lot of careful mowing to make fishing access easier along the banks of the two miles of stream where you’ll find browns in the 10+ inch range. Leonard offers RV hookups for RV’s but we didn’t need them and parked by the hay bales instead. You really need two days at this property to do it justice.
gm
Jul 15, 2025
5 out of 5 stars
I didn't end up fishing due to the fires in Buena Vista and the Butte. This looks like a gorgeous property and definitely is still on the list.
ke
Sep 26, 2024
5 out of 5 stars
The property was great! Lots of great access points to some nice pools. Fished both beats and caught 17 fish with size ranging from 7-12"...browns and rainbows. Great fun for a 3wt.