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.
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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).
Location Lower Provo River Overview Like the Middle Provo, the lower has been dropped to 300 CFS. This is a great flow for this time of year and and we can expect some good fishing to go along with the flows. On any given day nymphing will be your most productive option, but there is some dry fly opportunity. There are still some fish willing to eat some smaller hoppers as well. Fishing Good Current Hatches Sow Bugs (20-22) PMD's (20-22) BWO's (20-24) Caddis (18-20) Midges (22-26) Hoppers (12-14) Best Techniques nymphing, dry fly TIme of day Sun up to Sun down
Location Lower Provo River Overview The Lower Provo is still flowing at about 700 CFS out of Deer Creek Reservoir. The river is high and the fishing has been decent. Where you can find flatter and slower water you can usually find fish. It is tricky with the higher flows but there are opportunities for good Dry Fly fishing and Nymphing. There are still some Caddis, and PMD's hatching throughout the day, but the hatch is much more sporadic with the higher flows. Watch out for tubers! As we move into fall and school picks back up, we will start to see less and less tubers. Fishing Good Current Hatches Sow Bugs (18-22) PMD's (18-20) Caddis (16-18) Midges (22-24) Hoppers (12-14) Best Techniques nymphing, dry fly TIme of day Sun up to Sun down
Location Lower Provo River Overview The Lower Provo is flowing at about 700 CFS. The river is high and the fishing has been decent. Where you can find flatter and slower water you can usually find fish. It is tricky with the higher flows but there are opportunities for good Dry Fly fishing and Nymphing. There are Caddis, Sallies, and PMD's hatching throughout the day, but the hatch is much more sporadic with the higher flows. Watch out for tubers! Fishing Good Current Hatches Sow Bugs (18-22) PMD's (18-20) Caddis (16-18) Midges (22-24) Yellow Sallies (16-18) Hoppers (12-14) Best Techniques nymphing, dry fly TIme of day Sun up to Sun down
Location Lower Provo River Overview The Lower Provo is at hovering around 500 CFS and the fishing is good! Early mornings we have been seeing midges, nymphing for these fish has been more productive but there is some dry fly opportunity. Around mid-day blue wings make an appearance and the dry fly fishing picks up. Around sun down the fishing slows down. Nymphing sow bugs has been very productive and consistent. Look for rising fish if you want to throw dries. Fishing Good Current Hatches Sow Bugs (18-22) Baetis (22-26) Blue Wings (22-26) Midges (22-24) Best Techniques nymphing, dry fly TIme of day Sun up to Sun down
