White River
• Why here? The river offers miles of good, relatively uncrowded fishing for rainbow, cuttbow and cutthroat trout in northwestern Colorado.
• What's hot? Grasshoppers are abundant along the river; trout are looking up for an easy, floating meal.
• Tackle box: Grasshopper- imitating dry flies; Copper John, Pheasant Tail and Hare's Ear nymphs. Small spinners for lure casters.
• Best times: Midmorning through late afternoon.
• How to get there: From Denver, go west on Interstate 70 to Rifle. Go north on Colorado 13 to Meeker. From Meeker, go east on Rio Blanco County Road 8, which parallels the river.
• Ask the experts: Wyatt's Sports Center in Meeker, 970-878-4428.
• Fishing report: For the complete Colorado Division of Wildlife fishing report, visit www.RockyMountain News.com/fishing.
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