Fishing hot spot: Willow Creek Reservoir

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Published August 12, 2008 at 9:35 p.m.

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Fishing hot spot: Willow Creek Reservoir

* Why here? The reservoir offers potentially good, kid-friendly fishing in a scenic setting near Rocky Mountain National Park and resort amenities.

* What's hot? Shoreline and wakeless-boat fishing for rainbow trout.

* Tackle box: Worms, Power Bait, flashy spinners and spoons, fly-bubble outfits with an assortment of wet flies.

* Best times: Mornings and late afternoons.

* How to get there: From Denver, head west on Interstate 70 to the U.S. 40 intersection west of Idaho Springs, then travel north on U.S. 40 through Granby. Just past Granby, turn right onto U.S. 34, proceed to Willow Creek Road (Road 40), turn left and continue to the lake.

* Ask the experts: Budget Tackle in Granby, 970-887-9344.

* Fishing report: For the Colorado Division of Wildlife's complete fishing report, visit Rocky Mountain News.com/ fishing-report

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