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.

Last updated by JP Modderno on 4/30/2026

The Gore is fishing really great on some days and is pretty darn tough on the cold ones. There are some blue wings on the warmer days but I hear it's still mostly about the midge. They love a red midge below a parachute adams on the Gore. Main thing is to be sneaky because it is still low and clear due to the colder weather we've had lately!

Keep Em Wet: If you must take a photo, leave the fish in the water

NYMPHS: Red Demon midge 18-22, Pheasant Tails 20-24, Black and RED Zebra Midges 18-22, Lint Bug 18-22, Black and Gray RS2 18-22, Black Rainbow Warrior 18-22, eggs and red worms

DRIES: Parachute Adams 18-24, Sprout midge 20-22, Renegade 18-22

STREAMERS: Thin Mint, squirrel leeches and balanced leeches