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GONE FISHING

Clear Creek in Golden offers fishermen of all levels and abilities an award-winning fishing experience, only 15 minutes from downtown Denver with free parking and easy access. The “Golden Mile” of Clear Creek is a popular spot to fish for trout, including browns, brook, cuttbow, cutthroat, and rainbow.

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EASY ACCESS

The Creek is easily accessed from the paved Clear Creek trail and is equipped with handicapped accessible paths to the water’s edge. The section of Clear Creek from Vanover Park through Grant Terry Park is known as the “Golden Mile” by West Denver Trout Unlimited for its first class trout habitat.

Man holding up a fish he caught in Clear Creek

FISHING LICENSING

To fish in Colorado, one must have a valid Colorado Division of Wildlife Fishing License except during the free fishing weekend usually held in June. Visit Golden River Sports and Golden Fly Shop to purchase a fishing license and gear up for a day on the water.

Golden River Sports and Golden Fly Shop offer fly fishing classes, clinics, guided trips, and some great deals!