Anglers have a chance to win access to a private stretch of river this fall through a fishing raffle at Almont Resort, celebrating the annual kokanee salmon run.
Raffle cards are available at Bar 47 and Mule’s Ear Bakery. To enter, participants need to make three total purchases between the two businesses, complete their raffle card and submit it for the drawing.
One winner will be selected each day, with the final drawing taking place Oct. 15.
Each winner will receive private fishing access on the East River in Almont, offering a chance to experience fall fishing from a section of river not normally open to the public. All fishing remains subject to current Colorado Parks and Wildlife regulations and licensing requirements.
The raffle coincides with the annual return of kokanee salmon. Each fall, tens of thousands of mature fish make the nearly 30-mile journey from Blue Mesa Reservoir through the Gunnison River and into the East River toward Roaring Judy State Fish Hatchery.
Kokanee are landlocked sockeye salmon that spend their lives in freshwater. After three to four years growing in Blue Mesa Reservoir, they return upstream to spawn. September and October are generally the best months to see the fish, which change from silver to red as they mature.
The salmon run also benefits trout anglers. As kokanee spawn, eggs drift downstream, providing an abundant food source that can attract larger trout. Anglers commonly use egg patterns to imitate the natural food.
With cooler temperatures, changing cottonwoods and mountain views along the river, fall is a memorable time to fish in Almont. For raffle winners, the experience offers a unique way to enjoy the season and the East River from a private perspective.
Almont Resort is part of the Gunnison Country Times Community Connect sponsored content program.
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