Lower Provo River Fishing Reports

Read the latest Lower Provo River fishing reports here. Our fishing reports are comprehensive and updated regularly. Find an overview of the fishing, the latest flows, general rating of the fishing, the current hatches, the best techniques that are producing and the most productive times of day.

First you will find the latest Lower Provo River fishing reports at the top. Older fishing reports are below the most recent reports so that you can see how the fishing has been in previous weeks and months. If you want the most current fly fishing conditions on the middle Provo, give us a call at the shop 1-435-658-1166 or contact us here. Learn more about the Provo River fishery including Provo River guide trips here.

Lower Provo River Fishing Report 04/27/2018

Location

Lower Provo River

Overview

Now is a fantastic time to get out on the Lower Provo.  The flow on the Lower Provo is around 280 CFS.  The baetis are hatching and fish and keyed in on them.  Nymphing until the hatch has been quite productive and once the hatch gets going the dry fly fishing can be excellent. Midges are hatching in the morning and the baetis are coming off mid day.  Dry dropper fishing with a larger cluster midge in the morning with a zebra midge dropper can produce some nice fish and then switching to a baetis dry once the hatch gets going to target the rising fish. Sow bugs in smaller sizes are also working.

Recent Flows

280 CFS

Fishing

Great

Current Hatches

Baetis (BWO) and Midges.

Best Techniques

Nymphs: Size 18-22

Sow bugs, bling midge, disco midge, juju midge, bwo barr emerger, juju baetis, split case bwo, mayhem emerger,

Dry flies: Size 18-24

BWOs, Trailing Shuck BWO, Winger BWO, CDC biot comparadun, Hanging Midge, Silvey’s midge, cluster Midge, Para Adams (small sizes)

Streamers : Size 4-12

Zonker, wooly bugger, sculpzilla, sparkle minnow, baby sex-dungeon, slump buster,

Best Time Of Day

For streamers early and late in the day

10 am to 6 pm

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Lower Provo River Fishing Report 04/12/2018

Location

Lower Provo River

Overview

April is a fantastic time to get out on the Lower.  The flow on the Lower Provo is around 289 CFS.  The baetis are hatching and fish and keyed in on them.  Nymphing until the hatch has been quite productive and once the hatch gets going the dry fly fishing can be excellent. Midges are hatching in the morning and the baetis are coming off mid day.  Dry dropper fishing with a larger cluster midge in the morning with a zebra midge dropper can produce some nice fish in the morning and then switching to a baetis dry once the hatch gets going to target the rising fish. Sow bugs in smaller sizes are also working.

Recent Flows

289 CFS

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Baetis (BWO) and Midges.

Best Techniques

Nymphs: Size 18-22

Sow bugs, bling midge, disco midge, juju midge, bwo barr emerger, juju baetis, split case bwo, mayhem emerger,

Dry flies: Size 20-26

BWOs: CDC biot comparadun, Hanging Midge, Silvey’s midge, cluster Midge, Para Adams (small sizes)

Streamers : Size 4-12

Zonker, wooly bugger, sculpzilla, sparkle minnow, baby sex-dungeon, slump buster,

Best Time Of Day

For streamers early and late in the day

10 am to 5 pm

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Lower Provo River Fishing Report 03/25/2018

Location

Lower Provo River

Overview

Late March throughout April is a fantastic time to get out on the Lower.  The flow on the lower Provo is around 200 CFS.  The fishing has been decent and the baetis fishing should turn on any day now.  Nymphing has been the most productive method, but fish are rising occasionally along the edges and soft seams. The midges are hatching and some baetis are coming off mid day.  Sow bugs in small sizes are also working. The tip for the lower is to give the streamers a shot during the low light periods, mornings, evenings, or on overcast days.  For those of you nymphing find a deep slower area and work the water until you find the depth and area with fish then stay there.  The fish are grouped together this time of the year. Expect light strikes and be prepared!

Recent Flows

203 CFS

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Baetis (BWO) and Midges.

Best Techniques

Nymphs: Size 18-22

Sow bugs, bling midge, disco midge, juju midge, bwo barr emerger, juju baetis, split case bwo, mayhem emerger,

Dry flies: Size 20-26

BWOs: CDC biot comparadun, Hanging Midge, Silvey’s midge, cluster Midge, Para Adams (small sizes)

Streamers : Size 4-12

Zonker, wooly bugger, sculpzilla, sparkle minnow, baby sex-dungeon, slump buster,

Best Time Of Day

For streamers early and late in the day

10 am to 5 pm

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Lower Provo River Fishing Report 03/14/2018

Location

Lower Provo River

Overview

Mid to late March throughout April is a fantastic time to get out on the Lower.  The flow on the lower Provo is around 150 CFS. The fishing has been good . Nymphing has been the most productive method, but fish are rising occasionally along the edges of the soft seams. The midges are hatching and some Baetis, sow bugs in small sizes are also working. The tip for the lower is to give the streamers a shot during the low light periods, mornings, evenings, or on overcast days.  For those of you nymphing find a deep slower area and work the water until you find the depth and area with fish then stay there, fish are grouped together and not moving much to eat the small nymphs. Expect light strikes and be prepared!

Recent Flows

150 CFS

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Baetis(BWO) and Midges.

Best Techniques

Nymphs: Size 18-22

Sow bugs, bling midge, disco midge, juju midge, bwo barr emerger, juju baetis, split case pmd, mayhem emerger,

Dry flies: Size 20-26

BWOs: CDC biot comparadun, Hanging Midge, Silvey’s midge, cluster Midge, Para Adams (small sizes)

Streamers : Size 4-12

Zonker, wooly bugger, sculpzilla, sparkle minnow, baby sex-dungeon, slump buster,

Best Time Of Day

For streamers early and late in the day

9 am to 4 pm

View archived lower Provo fishing reports here.

Lower Provo River Fishing Report 01/23/2018

Location

Lower Provo River

Overview

The flow on the lower Provo is around 100 CFS. The fishing has been good Nymphing has been the most productive method. The midges are hatching and some Baetis, sow bugs in small sizes are working also. The river is not as busy as it was around the New Year, the cold weather is keeping some anglers at the vise and not on the water. The tip for the lower is to give the streamers a shot during the low light periods, mornings, evenings, or on overcast days. Overcast days with less wind we are also seeing some rising fish working on midges and on some Baetis. For those of you nymphing find a deep slower area and work the water until you find the depth and area with fish then stay there, fish are grouped together and not moving much to eat the small nymphs. Expect light strikes and be prepared!

Recent Flows

100 CFS

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Baetis(BWO), Midges,

Best Techniques

Nymphs: Size 18-22

Sow bugs, bling midge, disco midge, juju midge, bwo barr emerger, juju baetis, split case pmd, mayhem emerger,

Dry flies: Size 20-26

PMDs: CDC biot comparadun, Hanging Midge, Silvey’s midge, cluster Midge, Para Adams (small sizes)

Streamers : Size 4-12

Zonker, wooly bugger, sculpzilla, sparkle minnow, baby sex-dungeon, slump buster,

Best Time Of Day

streamer early and late

9 am to 3 pm nymphing

View archived lower Provo fishing reports here.