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Homestake Creek at Gold Park is a small high-country stream south of Minturn, with brook trout, cutthroat and quiet meadows below Homestake Reservoir.
Looking for the latest Homestake Creek Gold Park river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Homestake Creek โ Gold Park.
Current flows
There is no live gauge on this stretch. Check nearby gauges on the Colorado fishing reports page, or call the shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Gold Park fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
There is no live gauge on this stretch. Homestake Reservoir is only releasing about 1 cfs, so the creek is low and cold, and the road gets snowy this time of year.
If you go, fish the deepest pools midday with a small Pheasant Tail or Zebra Midge. This is a summer water. It fishes best July through September.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Gold Park, bring: Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Parachute Adams #14-18, Royal Wulff #14, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, Zebra Midge #18-20, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Gold Park river details
| Access | Homestake Road (Forest Road 703) off US-24 south of Red Cliff. Gold Park campground is about 8 miles up. |
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| Elevation | About 9,300 ft |
| Drive from AvidMax | About 135 miles, roughly 3 hours 22 minutes from our Centennial shop |
| Best season | Summer |
| Fish | Brook trout, cutthroat and a few browns |
| Regulations | Check Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the current rules. A Colorado fishing license is required. |
| Leaders and tippet | 7.5 ft leaders, 5X tippet |
| Camping | Gold Park campground (seasonal) |
| Kids | Yes in summer. Small water and easy wading. |
| Good to know | The road can close with snow. No cell service. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Snowed in.
Spring
Late runoff into June.
Summer
Prime time for dries.
Fall
Short window before snow.
How to get there
Take US-24 south from Minturn past Red Cliff, then turn right on Homestake Road (FR 703) to Gold Park.