Current Conditions Summary
The Lower Provo is currently running at a classic winter flow (~140 CFS).
Important: The Brown Trout spawn is mostly over. You will see clean gravel patches (Redds) in the tail outs. Please do not walk on them.
Flow & Water
- Discharge: ~140 CFS.
- Clarity: Clear, but high wind days can flip the lake and create off color conditions.
- Water Temp: ~43°F
- Outlook: Steady winter flows. The moss is mostly broken up 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: Even with the spawn winding down. Rainbows are still keyed into them.
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).