Things to do in Gunnison, Colorado (CO): The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

Fully guided fishing trips on Blue Mesa, Antero, and 11 Mile reservoirs! We offer full and half days of trolling, casting and jigging, for trophy kokanee salmon, mackinaw lake trout, rainbow trout, and brown trout on the open water and through the ice!

We offer guided rafting trips every day from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Scenic rafting trips for all ages, whitewater rafting trips for those looking for a little more adventure. Family friendly with 30+ years of experience. Equipment rentals, stand up paddleboard and inflatable kayak rentals. Float fishing trips or walk wade fishing, rockclimbing sessions available too! Full retail shop for paddling and river gear!

We are your premier Colorado ice fishing guide, providing first class guided Colorado ice fishing trips on Antero, Blue Mesa, Taryall, and 11 Mile reservoirs! Our passion is fishing and we want to share our passion with you to build your confidence as a Colorado ice fishing angler and increase your enjoyment of this great sport! Most people don't associate ice fishing or fishing in general with an adrenaline rush, but for Sport Fish Colorado this is what ice fishing is all about! We don't sit on a bucket and "hope" the big one comes by, we actively pursue our target species, whether it be trout, kokanee salmon, pike, lake trout, or yellow perch, and use many different techniques, some unconventional, to seek the results we are looking for! This makes for an exciting Colorado ice fishing trip that you will never forget all while staying warm in our state of the art, heated Frabill ice huts!

Ben Johnson, owner, outfitter and guide of, "A Sporting Chance Guide Services", is a "one man show" who specializes in guiding for Hunting and Fishing in Blue Mesa Reservoir. Ben is an expert in hunting duck, geese and all waterfowl, as well as ice fishing in the winter and fly fishing (walk/wade) and open water boat fishing the rest of the year. Ben offers vet and senior discounts for his tours. Ben attended two guide schools for hunting waterfowl and fishing and is expert in these fields. He fishes everyday with Birdie, the waterfowl retriever, except during duck hunting season and then they are at Blue Mesa, either with clients or just the two of them!

Take us on your next adventure. Paddle, Skate, Moto, Surf, Travel, Protect! Wheelies and Waves is setting down roots in the Gunnison Valley. We constantly strive to make it easy for you to get out and enjoy time outdoors. We offer rentals, guiding and lessons on the Blue Mesa, the biggest body of water in Colorado as well as Hartman Rocks home of our favorite trails! Swing by and rent a board, kayak, or party board. River tube, dirtbike and Adventure bikes available also. 110 S 12th St, Gunnison, CO 81230. we have you covered for your next adventure in Gunnison. Call our shop to book a rental or tour. From High Country Decks to Independent trucks we have everything you need to keep skateboarding. As we continue to expand we will add more ways for you to enjoy the Gunnison Valley. We love helping people explore Gunnison and Crested Butte.

The Gunnison White Water Park is an amazing nature area located right of hwy 50 in Gunnison, Colorado. The Park includes Picnic areas beaches. Trails for hiking and fishing as well as 3 man-made wave features for surfers, boaters, tubers.