FISHING REPORT: GORE CREEK
OVERVIEW
Gore Creek flows from high in the Gore Range to the east of Vail. It originates at Gore Lake and flows to the confluence with the Eagle River at Dowd Junction just to the West of Vail. This is a small freestone stream with excellent sight fishing. Fishing is best from the golf course in East Vail down to the Gold Medal stretch in West Vail and the confluence with the Eagle River. However, fish can be caught along the entire length all the way up to the lake. There are some beautiful fishing areas along the upper river as you approach the lake above the "Grave Site" turn off. Gore Creek offers fly fishermen a legitimate shot at landing a Grand Slam of brookies, cutthroat, rainbows and brown trout and some surprisingly large fish reside in this fine trout stream.
Other Information
The fishing on Gore Creek is good every month of the year. Winter provides some of the best fishing of the year and a few powder runs on Vail Mountain followed by a couple hours of sight fishing is a popular activity. An angler on Gore Creek has the chance to land all four species of trout found in Colorado. We provide Guided Fishing Trips, even throughout the winter. Let us show you some tips to catching the trout that inhabit Gore Creek by hiring a guide for the day.
Reporter: Brett Elkman
Report Date: April 5, 2024
Current Conditions: Gore Creek is picking up as the water becomes more accessible. You will still have to cover some ground but the fish are biting. Think about using 2 nymphs under a small indicator or dry fly to pick apart a pool and cover all the feeding zones. Small is the ticket on the Gore. Be sure to remove gloves before handling fish and keep the gills of the fish in the water. Betis and Midges are the ticket. ATTENTION FISHERMAN: Rainbow Trout are starting to spawn so be aware and dont fish to them.
KEEP EM WET: Please follow the Keep Em Wet philosophy and keep the fish wet. If you must take a photo, leave the fish in the water.
Hatches: Midges, BWO's
Recommended Files:
NYMPHS: Worms, Pheasant Tails 16-22 Two-bit Hooker 18-20, Zebra Midges 18-22, Pure Midge Red 18-24, Lint Bug 18-22, Prince Nymph 16-20, RS2 18-22, Perdigon 14-16, Rainbow Warrior 16-22
- DRIES: Parachute Adams 18-24, Sprout midge 20-22, Roy's Special Emerger 18-22, Renegade 18-22, Para Wulff 12-18. Comparadun BWO 18-22, Chubby Chernobyl 10-16 -
STREAMERS: Thin Mint, Baby Gonga, Sparkle Minnow