Eagle County, Colorado (Vail)
Gore Creek
Live Conditions
Gore Creek — Vail
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
22.25 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
☁️Overcast
84° / 55°
Tomorrow
🌧️Rain
88° / 62°
0.15"
Tue
🌦️Drizzle
85° / 59°
0.01"
Wed
🌧️Rain showers
85° / 56°
0.4"
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
⚡ AIAI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.
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Time of Day
Using: 0.94 CFS · 51.1°F · PMDs
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Gore Creek conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Gore Creek · July · Summer
🟢 Active now at 51.1°F water
🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range
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PMDs (size 16-18) mid-morning. Caddis evenings. GREEN DRAKES (size 10-12) possible — Gore Creek is known for its Green Drake hatch in summer. Walk east toward East Vail on the rec path for solitude. Summer crowds peak near town.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
About Gore Creek
Gold Medal water flowing through the heart of Vail. Famous as a 'Colorado Grand Slam' river — brown, rainbow, cutthroat, and brook trout all catchable in one day. Paved recreation path runs the entire length for easy access. Walk east toward East Vail to escape summer crowds.
Learn More
Guides to help you fish Gore Creek with more confidence.
How Barometric Pressure Affects Fishing (And How to Use It)
That gorgeous bluebird day after a cold front? Worst fishing of the year. Here's the data behind why pressure changes matter more than the weather…
How to Read a USGS Stream Gauge
CFS, gauge height, and why the number on your phone screen determines whether your day is going to be great or a waste of a drive.
How to Pick the Right Fly
Match the hatch is real — but it's not magic. Here's a practical system for choosing between nymphs, dries, and streamers that actually works on…