Read the latest Green River fishing reports here. Our Green River fishing reports are a comprehensive overview of the latest fly fishing conditions. We include flows, general rating of the fishing, the current hatches that we have encountered, the best techniques that are producing and the most productive times of day.
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Current Conditions Summary The Green is still at base flows. The primary game right now is streamer fishing throughout the day with some hunting for heads sipping midges/BWOs in the afternoons. Brown Trout are in spawning mode, meaning some large fish are aggressive, but extreme care is needed to avoid stepping on redds (spawning beds). Flow & Water Discharge: ~850 CFS (Steady releases). Clarity: Crystal clear (Section A is gin-clear; B & C may have slight tint if Red Creek is flowing, but generally clear). Water Temp: ~40-42°F. Outlook: Flows will likely remain steady at this winter base level. Be on the look out for when winter power generations start. Weather & Timing Best Window: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Weather: Highs in the mid-40s, lows dipping into the 20s. Strategy: The deep canyon walls keep the water shaded early and late. Focus your efforts on the sunlit hours when the water warms slightly, triggering midge and blue wing activity. Hatches & Bug Activity Midges: The main event. clouds of tiny midges (#22-26) are active in the slicks and eddies. Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs): On overcast days, look for a solid emergence around 1:00 PM. Scuds/Sow Bugs: A constant food source in the moss beds, especially in Section A. Recommended Flies Nymphs (Sub-surface) Scuds: #14-18 (Olive, Grey, Tan) . Midges: #20-24 (Zebra Midge, bling midge, WD-40s in Black, Red, Grey). Dries (Surface) Midge Dry: #20-24 (Griffith’s Gnat, Matt’s Midge, Sprout Midge). BWO Dry: #18-22 (CDC Dun, Parachute Adams, Cripples). Terrestrials: #14-16 (Beetles/Ants) – Still worth a shot on unseasonably warm afternoons. Streamers Articulated Patterns: (Goldie, Dungeon, Circus Peanut) Woolly Buggers: #6-10 (Black, Olive, gold)
Location Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam Overview Flows are sitting at about 800 CFS all day long. We are seeing more fish stacked up in bigger pools at these lower flows. There are some tricos throughout the day, but are starting to wane. Same goes for the hoppers, fishing hoppers during the warmest part of the day will be the most productive. There are some spawning reds starting to appear, make sure to keep a close eye on where you are walking if you are wading as to not step on any of those beds. Current Hatches Midges (18-22) BWO's (18-22) Baetis (18-22) Caddis (16-18) Hoppers (10-14) Best Techniques Nymphing Dry Fly Best Time Of Day 9 am to 5 pm
Location Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam Overview From 5 a.m. to 6 p.m. flows are sitting around 1600 CFS. Dry fly fishing has been good with lulls throughout the day. Nymphing has been just as productive as well. We have been seeing less hatch bugs (Caddis and PMD's) on the water on any given day, but fishing small terrestrials has been productive. Current Hatches Midges PMD's Caddis Hoppers Ants Best Techniques Nymphing Dry Fly Flies Midges (18-22) Scuds (14-18) PMD's (16-18) Hopper (10-14) Ants (14-18) Best Time Of Day 9 am to 5 pm
Location Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam Overview From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. flows are sitting around 1600 CFS. Dry fly fishing has been good with lulls throughout the day. Nymphing has been just as productive as well. We have seen plenty of PMD's and Caddis throughout the river and a few Sallies further down stream. Some fish are willing to eat Hoppers and other terrestrials like flying ants, but it will take a bit more work to find those fish. Current Hatches Midges PMD's Yellow Sallies Caddis Best Techniques Nymphing Dry Fly Flies Midges (18-22) Scuds (14-18) PMD's (16-18) Hopper (10-14) Ants (14-18) Best Time Of Day 9 am to 5 pm
Location Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam Overview For most of the day flows are at 890cfs. There is a bump in flows to about 2100 CFS from 6pm to 11pm then dropping down to that base of 890cfs. There has been a strong midge hatch early mornings with both nymphing and dry fly fishing being productive. There are some flying ants out and about, but the fish have been picky. BWO's are still hatching and the fish have been enjoying that hatch both on the surface and below. Current Hatches Midges Baetis BWO's Flying Ants Best Techniques Nymphing Dry Fly Flies Midges (18-22) Scuds (14-18) Baetis/BWO's (16-18) Ants (14-18) Best Time Of Day 9 am to 5 pm
