Colorado
Gore Creek at mouth near Minturn
Location Snapshot
Gore Creek at Mouth near Minturn is a Vail-area Colorado trout stream approaching its confluence with the Eagle River. Brown and rainbow trout are the principal targets in a compact mountain-stream fishery.
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
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Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Blocking Factors
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Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Water Temperature
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 09066510 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
49°F
Feels like
44°F
Wind
2 mph W
Wind gust
4 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.01 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 48°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Wed 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 44°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Wed 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 44°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 62°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 63°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Mostly clear
High 59°F / Low 35°F
Chance 12%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 13 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 63°F / Low 42°F
Chance 20%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Showers
High 53°F / Low 46°F
Chance 68%
Precip 0.27 in
Max gust 11 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Rain
High 61°F / Low 41°F
Chance 68%
Precip 0.13 in
Max gust 27 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.
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Fishing Overview
Wild brown and rainbow trout are in the Gore Creek at mouth near Minturn.
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
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
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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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