Trip brief · Gore Creek
How to go fish the Gore Creek
The months we list for the Gore Creek are May, June, July, August, September, October. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.
August
Reading the gauge…
Flies to tie — August
Caddis (Trichoptera)#10-20
Hoppers, Beetles, Flying Ants (terrestrial)#8-16
Pale Morning Dun#14-20
Parachute PMD, PMD Comparadun
Access
Red Sandstone Park
39.644, -106.394parking
Donovan Park
39.635, -106.408parking
Stephens Park
39.621, -106.426parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
Gold Medal Waters: from the confluence with Red Sandstone Creek downstream to the confluence with the Eagle River. Artificial flies and lures only. Bag, possession, and minimum size for trout is 2, 16 inches long. Colorado fishing license required for anglers 16 and older. Verify the current Colorado Fishing Brochure for exact boundaries.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Gore Creek page →