Colorado
Gore Creek at mouth near Minturn
Current River Rating
Fair · 64
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Sunday, 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 14.2 CFS
- Gage Height
- 5.08 ft
- Water Temperature
- 57 °F
- Observation Time
- Sep 5, 2026, 7:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 09066510 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
56°F
Wind
4 mph NW
Wind gust
9 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 11:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 3 AM
Clear
Temp 58°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 7 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 11 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 74°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 3 PM
Overcast
Temp 80°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Sat 7 PM
Overcast
Temp 74°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Sat 11 PM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Overcast
High 80°F / Low 56°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 15 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Overcast
High 82°F / Low 57°F
Chance 5%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Drizzle
High 71°F / Low 55°F
Chance 27%
Precip 0.02 in
Max gust 17 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Bounded Gore Creek Gold Medal destination at the mouth near Minturn. USGS 09066510 is the at-location monitoring identity. Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. Not Gore Creek above Red Sandstone Creek.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Gore Creek.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Gore Creek at mouth near Minturn is the CPW Gold Medal from Red Sandstone Creek to the Eagle River. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 09066510. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match remains unpublished for this identity after Option-B local-expert seasonal research. Single qualified seasonal source; Option B requires two independent sources.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CPW 2026 Gold Medal Water (trout standing-stock criteria in the 2026 Colorado Fishing Brochure). Gore Creek from Red Sandstone Creek to Eagle River.
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
CPW 2026 Gold Medal Water (trout standing-stock criteria in the 2026 Colorado Fishing Brochure). Gore Creek from Red Sandstone Creek to Eagle River.
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Vail-valley trout creek in the official Gold Medal from Red Sandstone Creek to the Eagle confluence.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public Gold Medal fishing is documented by CPW. Confirm current town, USFS, and CPW postings. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point.
Stocking information
Confirm current official CPW stocking. Gold Medal criteria are not a live stocking claim.
Official sources
CPW Gold Medal Gore Creek (Red Sandstone Creek to Eagle River): flies and lures only; trout bag/possession 2 fish, 16-inch minimum. Verify the current brochure.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Eagle, Colorado
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Eagle
Management Category
Gold Medal trout creek
Regulation Scope
Gore Creek Gold Medal from Red Sandstone Creek to Eagle River
Regulation Summary
Gold Medal Gore Creek: artificial flies and lures only; 2 trout, 16-inch minimum.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
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