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Brown trout

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Rainbow trout

16 in · 4 lb

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

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General info

White River is a stream located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, United States. It is also intersecting with Uintah County, Utah. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Channel catfish.

Location

40°03′34.3″N 108°58′51.7″W
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Fishing regulations at White River, CO

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Colorado can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Rangely

10.8 miles away

Dinosaur

12.5 miles away

Jensen

29.1 miles away

Vernal

39.9 miles away

Randlett

46.3 miles away

Lapoint

49.2 miles away

Ballard

53.6 miles away

Meeker

57.4 miles away

Myton

57.9 miles away

Whiterocks

58.1 miles away

Loma

59.6 miles away

Neola

61.1 miles away

Fruita

63.9 miles away

Dutch John

64.1 miles away

Parachute

64.8 miles away

De Beque

66.2 miles away

Battlement Mesa

66.7 miles away

Redlands

69.2 miles away

Grand Junction

70.7 miles away

Clifton

73.4 miles away

Rifle

73.6 miles away

Palisade

73.6 miles away

Silt

78.8 miles away

Craig

81.5 miles away

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FAQ about White River fishing

📍 Where is the White River located?
the White River is a stream located in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, United States. It is also intersecting with Uintah County, Utah. Its coordinates are:
40°03′34.3″N 108°58′51.7″W
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🎣 Where on the White River is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on the White River by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in the White River?
The most common species in the White River are:
📢 What are the latest White River fishing reports?
The latest White River fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at the White River?

Fishing in Colorado requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident, non-resident, daily, annual, and combination options, available online or at licensed agents.

In Colorado, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 64 and older qualify for a heavily discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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