Current Conditions Summary
The Lower Provo is currently running at a classic winter flow (~140 CFS).
Important: The Brown Trout spawn is active here as well. You will see clean gravel patches (Redds) in the tailouts. Please do not walk on them or target fish actively sitting on them.
Flow & Water
- Discharge: ~140 CFS.
- Clarity: Clear, but weedy in spots
- Water Temp: ~47°F
- Outlook: Steady winter flows. The moss is starting to break up slightly with the colder nights, but be prepared to clean your flies often in certain spots.
Weather & Timing
- Best Window: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Hatches & Bug Activity
- Sow Bugs: All day
- Midges: Decent hatches in the early afternoon (#22-24).
- Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs): mostly on cloudy days, size #20-22.
- Eggs: With the spawn on, Rainbows are lined up behind Brown Trout redds eating drifting eggs.
Recommended Flies
Nymphs
- Sow Bugs: #16-20 (Grey, Tan, Rainbow)
- BWO’s: #20-22 (Phesant Tail, Stalcup Baetis nymph)
- Egg Patterns: #16-18 (Peach, Cheese, Pink).
- Midges: #22-24 (Bling Midge, WD-40, Zebra Midge).
- San Juan Worms: #12-14 (Red/Brown) – Works well in the deeper, faster runs.
Dries (Surface)
- Midge Clusters: #18-20 (Griffith’s Gnat, Mother Shucker).
- BWO Dries: #20-22 (CDC Comparadun, Extended Body BWO).
- Matt’s Midge: #22-24.
Streamers
- Rusty Trombone: (Olive).
- Leeches: #10 (Black/Brown).