Fishing in the North Fork Area…

Grab your fishing pole and come to the North Fork Valley…

Fishing is fun for all ages in the North Fork Valley!If you have a habit of looking for signs of aquatic life whenever you are in the presence of a body of water, then you will likely be glad to know that The North Fork Valley has plentiful opportunities for you to pull out that fishing pole…

In fact, even before you hit the water you may want to pay a visit to the Hotchkiss National Fish Hatchery, just a few miles west of Hotchkiss. If you wonder where some of the scaly wildlife of western lakes and rivers started their journey, this will be an interesting stop for you.

For the real experience of fishing, try the Crawford State Park, the Paonia State Park, or the North Fork of the Gunnison River.
If you want a guided trip, check out the business directory for CrawfordHotchkiss or Paonia for more information.

Fishing Licenses

Fishing licenses can be picked up at Weekender Sports in Hotchkiss, The Gunnison River Pleasure Park west of Hotchkiss, Paonia Farm and Home Supply, The Crawford Country Store, and the Desperado just south of Crawford.