Overview

Hype:

Gunnison Reservoir was really nasty when we went in 2013. They had poisoned all the fish, so were were tons of dead fish all along the shores. The mud was nasty and smelled really bad. And there was no shade anywhere.

Time:

Fees: None

Recommended Ages:

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50-69
70+

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Features:
  • Lakes and Reservoirs
  • Fishing
  • Wildlife and Birding
  • Swimming - Outdoor
  • Swimming
  • Boating
  • Paddling
  • No Drinking Water
  • No Restrooms
  • Road Access is Dirt - Low Clearance
  • Access Road is 2WD Accessible

Getting There

Navigate to 39.206345, -111.708054.

Location

Closest City or Region: Sterling, Utah

Coordinates: 39.206345, -111.708054

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September 21, 2013 Trip Report

By Jeremy Dye

Trip Members

Jeremy Dye, Troop 601,

Story

We took the 11-year-old Scouts to Gunnison Reservoir for a fishing trip. However, when we got there, we discovered that they had drained most of the reservoir so they could poison all the fish. Consequently, the whole reservoir was really gross. There were dead fish everywhere. The mud was thick and deep and it smelled really bad. We ended up going over to Palisade State Park instead.

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