Mark

Looks interesting

I am looking hard at the Lake City area. Is anyone familiar with the Lake Fork of the Gunnison? I found a couple primitive campgrounds (Red Bridge and Gateview) on Hwy 149 between Lake City and the Blue Mesa Reservior. Both look like they are off the beaten path. It looks like good wading water around both. I think I read the Lake Fork is decent fishing. Is anyone familiar with where I am talking about? We are planning on late July and thinking that may be prime tourist season in Ouray. Still, it's hard to beat the scenery around Ouray and Million Dollar Hwy. Is Lake Fork a scenic area? My buddy's wife's first trip to CO and want an area with a few nearby day trips - another plus for Ouray area. Would Lake Sans Cristobol a good option for camping and fishing? Thanks in advance

Yep, was thinking same.

Yeah Dewayne, I've done some reading on Lake City and South Fork areas. We will definitely consider. Thanks for tip.

Wosh I could, Steve. I'm 67 and had my share of health issues. Sounds very cool.

Yes, I read about the state park. Do you think we would need reservations in late July? We may not nail down our dates until a few weeks in advance. Any other campgrounds with showers? Buddy bringing the wife for her first trip to CO. I did read public shower in Ouray if needed. Guessing the developed campgrounds stay pretty busy in summer? I will research the San Miquel. Are you familiar with Mineral Creek near Silverton. There are dispersed camping areas there and looks like good access and wadeable. We're seniors so looking for easy wading. Any other streams? We would love to find a small stream with camping like we're use to in the Ozarks. Also, we're not fly fishermen, mostly fish the 11 pt white ribbon with any no bait or size restrictions and limit of 4 using power eggs, minnows, maybe occasional rooster tail. Do you know of any areas for us bait chuckers? 😁 Any good trout lakes? What type of fishing in the reservoir? Thanks for advice

I'm planning a week long tent camping trip to Ouray area in late July. First time to area. Seeking advice on good wading streams. Also advice on camping spots along a river. Is anyone familiar with Mineral Creek near Silverton? Amy advice greatly appreciated. Mark

I'm in search of a gravel bar next week where I can camp out of my vehicle (Sr with a bad back) with some wadeable small mouth/pan fish water . Not asking for your honey hole. Just somewhere me and a buddy can pitch a tent and hang out a couple days sitting on a riverbank and occasionally get a line wet, and not get hassled. I haven't been on many Ozark rivers and willing to check out some place new. Appreciate any guidance

Have they stocked at all this spring?

I've left vehicles parked at Whitten and Turner many times and never had any problems - knock on wood. Has that changed recently?

The White River has a don't eat designation. Do New England lakes have blue gill, crappies, and white perch? I'd be happy with a meal of panfish out of a lake.

Thanks Johns, doubt if we do a charter unless we do one out of Bar Harbor. We have a Vrbo for a week on the island. But definitely taking our time driving there and back. Some bank fishing rivers would be great. Maybe even a 10 mile float somewhere . Not a big trout guy, fun to catch, not so great to eat.IMO

Thanks Quill, I'll check it out. So far not finding many campgrounds on streams. Definitely won't be wandering across private fields. HA I've read the Lake Champlain is good area for fishing and looks like the White flows out of it. Also wondering if blue gill, crappie, and white perch will be biting on lakes. I'd love to find a campsite off the beaten path with some water to wade, like we're blessed with in MO.

I'm heading to New England states in middle of May for some camping and fishing. Hoping some OAFers might know of some small streams to camp on and wade fish for smallies. We're staying near Bar Harbor, ME but taking our time driving thru the other states and camp along the way. Thanks in advance for any and all suggestions.

As low as the river is right now under 500 cfs, a canoe is the perfect way to see the river esp for first time.