Gore Creek
CO
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Creek
About Gore Creek
Gore Creek, a Gold Medal trout stream near Vail, Colorado, offers excellent fly fishing opportunities. This creek is home to robust populations of Brook, Brown, Cutthroat, and Rainbow trout, known for their size and intelligence, requiring stealth and patience from anglers. Key hatches include Blue Wing Olive, Pale Morning Dun, and Caddis flies, making nymphing and dry-dropper presentations particularly effective. Access is primarily along frontage roads and through public parks, though walking further from these points can lead to quieter, more productive stretches. Anglers should be prepared with small tippets (4X to 6X) and consider using small sculpin patterns for aggressive takes.
Access
Seasons
Terrain
Water
Fish Species
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Cutthroat
Rainbow Trout
Fishing Styles
undefined USGS Water Conditions
Water conditions for the last 7 days. You can gain insights to fishing activity based on these conditions, like water temperature and flow.
Methods
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Wade Friendly
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Wade Only
Land Ownership
Public Blm
Private With Easement
Trip Planning
Best fishing typically occurs during summer and fall. Check water conditions before heading out.
For more insight on the conditions, including hatches and water temperatures, check out the Hatch Forecast.