North Fork White River

North Fork White River is a river flowing through Colorado, United States. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At North Fork White River, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

40.0095, -107.5612 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow troutBrook troutCutthroat troutGreenback cutthroat trout

Fishing Techniques

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Brook trout

  Fish upstream, casting into pools and runs, allowing your bait or lure to drift naturally with the current for best results.

• For Cutthroat trout

  When fishing streams, cast upstream and retrieve with the current to mimic natural drift, increasing your chances of hooking wary cutthroat trout.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at North Fork White River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to North Fork White River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Colorado before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like North Fork White River.

Nearby Spots in Colorado

See all fishing spots in Colorado →

Other Fishing Regions in United States