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Jul 07 2009

Trout Fishing in the Vail Valley

Published by david at 9:53 pm under Recreation

Trout fishermen the world over know what it is to have the State of Colorado designate an area as a Gold Medal spot. These places are flush with the object of an angler’s obsession, the fly fisherman’s dream: rainbow trout in a rushing stream! Thinking of it now, you can smell the fresh, crisp, clear mountain air, the fragrance of pine and wildflowers scenting the air above the brisk moving water as it rushes over boulders, making eddies where the trout might well rest… and there’s little sweeter on this earth than a day spent in such wondrous company!

Vail, Colorado is smack-dab in the middle of Gold Medal country. The waters of the Colorado Rockies are sweet. You’ll want to get the most out of your time in the mountains, though, and that often means hailing the help of a local guide. There are several very knowledgeable and experienced outfitters and guides in the area, able to make sure that you have the time of your life during your trout fishing vacation in the Colorado Rockies.

Part of what makes Vail such a great spot is the fishing. Another part of it, though, is the environment and the hospitality. Vail is a very comfortable place for travelers and visitors. Whether you want to pitch a tent and rough it, enjoy a cabin for lodgings, or rest in the lap of luxury in four and five star accommodations, Vail is ready, willing and able to see to it that you enjoy exactly what you want each night, and wake fresh and refreshed to enjoy another day’s fishing in Vail, the angler’s paradise.

Gore Creek and the Eagle River are as good as it gets! The waters off of the East Vail Golf Course are one of those Gold Medal fishery areas. The Gore holds many trout, including rainbows, brookies, browns, cutthroats, and cutbows. These are anywhere from 13 to 15 inches long, some as big as 20 inches! It’s no wonder, then, that Vail is considered such a hotspot for fly and casters who love fishing for trout. What’s more, Vail is a relatively short drive up I-70 from Denver International Airport, making it very easy to get to from anywhere in the world! If trout fishing is your passion, Vail is your destination!