3 Day Premier Fly Fishing & Rafting Experience Since 1979, the River Rats have been delivering unforgettable adventures on the Gunnison Gorge of the Black Canyon, now proudly managed by Elk Mountain Expeditions.
Imagine a once-in-a-lifetime legendary expedition where your adventure begins with horses packing your gear deep into the remote Gunnison Gorge of the Black Canyon. This pristine wilderness, inaccessible by road, is Colorado’s premiere fishing destination, with its deep green pools teeming with rainbow and brown trout, exciting rapids, and towering canyon walls. Enjoy breathtaking views, perfect for photography and hiking, while enjoying one of the best multi-day fishing trips in America.
Each trip is all-inclusive, offering delicious meals and unforgettable evening activities.
Named one of the “50 Places to Fish before you Die,” Black Canyon awaits, ready to share its secrets and splendor with you.
Trip Video
Trip Highlights
Trek into the untouched wilderness of the Gunnison Gorge with experienced guides from Elk Mountain Expeditions. Begin with an educational orientation of the river and receive fly fishing instruction from your guides. Float to your campsite, where you’ll enjoy the great outdoors and a prepared meal. For three days, you’ll bask in the canyon’s beauty, enjoying hiking, fishing, and more!
Info & Pricing
Pricing:
$5400 - 1 or 2 Anglers
$10,800 - 3 or 4 Anglers
$16,200 - 5 or 6 Anglers
$21,600 - 7 or 8 Anglers
Duration:
3 day, 2 night
Times:
8:30AM meet on the 1st day
3:30PM end on the 3rd day
Season:
May - September
Book Your Trip
Starts at $5400/boat
River Experience
Professional guide
Quality equipment
Campgrounds & tents
Meals, beverages & snacks
Maximum 8 people/group
Starts at $21600
Private Experience
Professional Guides
Quality equipment
Private experience for up to 6 people
Meals, beverages & snacks
4 fishing guides
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Professional Guides
Rest easy knowing your professional guides have on average 30 years of experience.
Quality Equipment
Enjoy high-quality camping and fishing equipment from YETI and Big Agness throughout your experience.
All Meals & Snacks
Dine under the stars on deliciously prepared meals. We provide breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with snacks and beverages.
Trip Concierge
Our personal trip concierge will help you prepare for your trip, from travel plans to packing lists.
Experience the
Legendary Black Canyon
Since 1979, River Rats have been leading the charge through the legendary Gunnison Gorge of the Black Canyon. We are proud to guide you through this epic route, leading you deep into the heart of the Black Canyon. Join us for an unmatched multi-day fishing experience, paying homage to the heritage of our sport. This is more than just a fishing trip; it’s the area’s best fly-fishing adventure, and it’s calling your name.
Don’t miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime journey with Elk Mountain’s River Rats.
Rafting
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Fly-fishing
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We had a ball and I would highly recommend EME
We did two rafting trips last week with Elk Mountain and they were brilliant!! Carter took us on the Upper Roaring Fork, he was great fun and taught us a lot about the river (ask him about the albino gophers). We did Slaughterhouse the following week with Curtis, who was incredibly skilled and experienced.
They are a small outfit so the trips feel very personalized and tailored, with beers, chips and photos all included, even during locals week!
Love Elk Mtn Expeditions
We have done 5 rafting trips (class III – V) with them over two years, and all of them have been wonderful. The guides are kind, fun, and VERY good. We have brought along our older parents on class III, and the guides did a wonderful job to ensure they felt safe and secure while enjoying rafting for the first time.
We had an absolute blast on Slaughterhouse Falls
Our guide was Curtis and he did a great job bringing the stoke on some amazing Class 4 rapids. The route was a good balance of rapids and moments to rest but didn’t have long stretches of slow sections like I’ve had before on other white water rafting experiences. Before we were even done we were talking about coming back again next summer!