The Gunnison River, Taylor River and East River offer some of the best fishing in the world with Rainbow Trout, Trout Brown, Brook Trout and Cutthroat growing fat in some of the prettiest country in the West.

There are a few places on earth that qualify as a fisherman's dream locale. This is one of them. Take your pick of three major trout fishing rivers and then pick your stretch of riverbank. New in these parts and looking for some assistance? Check out Almont Anglers (970-641-7404; http://www.almontanglers.com) in Almont. They're a fly fishing shop and guide service based at the Almont Resort. Fly fishing for browns, rainbows and cutthroat trout in the high country is their specialty. In Crested Butte, call Dragonfly Anglers, (970-349-1228; http://www.dragonflyanglers.com) guiding fly fishing exclusively in the area since 1983. Walk-wading, floating, hiking into the Black Canyon and exploring the backcountry.