43990 Us Hwy 50

Description

Big Lake Ranch: Trophy Trout Lake and 4,000 Feet of Tomichi Creek Just minutes outside of Gunnison, Big Lake Ranch offers a setting that is hard to duplicate. Here youll find 320 acres with Tomichi Creek running right through the heart of the property, backed by a 9 acre trophy trout lake that holds both rainbows and browns " a nearly 50-foot-deep lake that sustains a healthy crawfish population. Key Features: Creek & Lake: Tomichi Creek runs through the property with 4,000 feet of private frontage and a 9 acre trophy trout lake nearly 50 feet deep. Hunting: Located in GMU 67, well-known for strong deer and elk populations; enrolled in Colorados Landowner Preference Program for tag eligibility. Improvements: 2,276 sq ft home (built 1997) overlooking the Gunnison Basin and a 6,900 sq ft outbuilding. Water Rights: Over 18 CFS of senior water rights from Griffing No. 1 and McCanne No. 3 Ditches The ranch includes a comfortable 2,276 square-foot home, built in 1997, that looks out across the Gunnison Basin. Theres also a 6,900 square-foot outbuilding, ideal for equipment and hay storage, and equally suited for horses. This valley has a long cowboy tradition. Gunnison is home to the oldest continuous PRCA rodeo in the country, Cattlemens Days, and the local need for quality equestrian facilities is strong. Big Lake Ranch fills that need perfectly. Agriculture here is no afterthought. The ranch comes with senior water rights and produces some of the best hay in the basin " about 2.5 tons per acre with a single cutting. Pastures are strong, and the productivity is matched by the scenery. The property borders BLM ground, and with Gunnison County being 82% public land, the backyard here feels endless. Hunting opportunities are just as strong. The ranch sits in Game Management Unit 67, an area well known for its deer and elk herds. With enrollment in Colorados Landowner Preference Program, the property also offers valuable benefits in securing tags for big game seasons. Fishing is exceptional and varied. In addition to the 9 acre trophy trout lake and 4,000 feet of private Tomichi Creek frontage, the property adjoins the 465 acre Tomichi Creek State Wildlife Area, which provides access to another four miles of prime trout water. Beyond the ranch, the Gunnison Basin is a lifetimes worth of angling: the Gunnison River, Taylor, East, Lake Fork, Quartz, Ohio, Cochetopa, and Cebolla Creeks " each one a legendary trout stream in its own right. Recreation doesnt stop at the fence line. Gunnison County boasts over 2 million acres of public land, including wilderness areas like Powderhorn, Fossil Ridge, West Elk, La Garita, and more. Blue Mesa Reservoir, Colorados largest lake, sits just down the road, offering big-water fishing and boating in a spectacular canyon setting. Crested Butte, with its rich history and world-class ski mountain, is within easy reach as well. Add to all this the convenience of Gunnison"Crested Butte Regional Airport (KGUC) just minutes away, with both commercial service and full FBO support for private aircraft. Big Lake Ranch is not just an agricultural holding, not just a fishery, and not just a recreational getaway. Its a property that brings together everything the Gunnison Valley is known for " water, wildlife, Western heritage, and wide-open spaces.