Directions: The river runs north and east throught the town of Duchesne. Town is located on highway 40 east of Salt Lake City. Head south off I-80 through Heber.
Description: Not a large river, but a very pretty one. Areas of open banks for fly fishing, but also places with heavy brush for concealment. Some sections pass through agricultural areas. Some sections run through private land so get permission before crossing.
Fish
Brown, Rainbow, cutthroat, whitefish
What works:
Use spinners, rapalas, night crawlers and minnows for browns, flies also a good bet when used at the right time. Best to use larger flies like wolly buggers in dark brown and olive. Try nymphs in the fall and hoppers in the summer. For whitefish use dry flies like chamois caddis and pheasant's tail in smaller sizes - 14, 16 and 18, was worms and maggots are good baits for whitefish.
Details: Because this is a smaller river, look for pools and deep-running section. Go after whitefishin the late afternoons and evenings with small dry flies. Whitefish, in particular, like the deeper waters. Secret for whitefish is to move around until you find a school. Whitefish like to hang out together. Browns are harder fish to catch, which is why they ar typically larger. Best time to fish for them is early in the morning and late in the afternoon during the spawn and then they're going after hoppers and minnow. Browns like to stay under the overhangs and snags.
Notes: Nice place to fish because very accessible. Be on the watch, however, for private land. Best time to fish in the fall (for browns) and witner (for whitefish). Closeness to towns makes it easy to break for lunch and dinner.