Middle Provo River Fishing Reports

Location

Middle Provo River

Overview

The Middle Provo flow steady at ~275 cfs. This is still a fishy flow. Fishing both a nymph rig or dry fly fishing can be productive.

Overall the fishing is good. However, some days are better than others.  Dry fly fishing might not be the most productive all day, but when the PMDs hatch in the afternoon it should be better. Also try throwing a hopper. Nymphing will likely be your most productive method. Use midges and caddis nymphs in the mornings, and wait until you see PMDs to switch it up.

Latest Flows

Dam: ~275 cfs

Charleston: ~250 cfs

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Caddis and PMDs

Best Patterns

Nymphs size 18 and smaller

Barr’s PMD Emerger, Green Caddis, Buckskin Caddis, Bling Midge, Zebra Midge, Sow Bugs

Dries size 16-20

Elk Hair Caddis, Parachute Adams, Hackle Stacker PMD

Streamers

Wooly Buggers

Best Time Of Day

11AM – 6 PM

PC: Kip Dakil

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Location

Middle Provo River

Overview

The Middle Provo flow steady at ~485 cfs. This is a fishy flow. Fishing a nymph rig or dry fly fishing can be productive.

Fishing is great. Dry fly fishing might not be the most productive all day, but when the fish are hitting up top give it a try. They can be picky so make sure you are using lighter tippet. As always, nymphing will likely be your most productive method.

Latest Flows

Dam: ~485 cfs

Charleston: ~411 cfs

Fishing

Great

Current Hatches

Caddis and PMDs

Best Patterns

Nymphs size 16 and smaller

Sparkle Pupa, Ray Charles, Magic Fly, Split case PMD

Dries size 16-20

Elk Hair Caddis, Schroeder’s Caddis, PMD emergers, Sparkle Dun PMD, Parachute Adams

Streamers

Sculpin patterns

Best Time Of Day

9AM – 5 PM

PC: Kip Dakil

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Location

Middle Provo River

Overview

The Middle Provo flow is trending down. As of right now it is coming out of the dam at ~990 cfs. This flow is still a bit swift so continue to use caution when wading.

Fishing is getting better overall. Dry fly fishing might not be the most productive, but give it a try in the slower water if you are determined to fish up top. Nymphing will likely be your most productive method. The fish are hugging the bank in most spots, so consider taking a step back and fish closer to the sides.

Latest Flows

Dam: ~990 cfs

Charleston: ~1156 cfs

Fishing

Good, getting better.

Current Hatches

Caddis and PMDs have shown up.

Best Patterns

Nymphs size 16 and smaller

Sparkle Pupa, Ray Charles, Worm patterns, Passage’s Magic Fly

Dries size 16-20

Elk Hair Caddis, Schroeder’s Caddis, PMD emergers, Sparkle Dun PMD, Parachute Adams

Streamers

Wooly Bugger

Best Time Of Day

10AM – 5 PM

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Location

Middle Provo River

Overview

The Middle Provo went up again since our last report, but its trending back down and right now it is at ~1500 cfs so continue to be cautious when near the river. This flow is very high and the water is swift.

Dry fly fishing, if any, will only be in the slow water. The fish are holding anywhere they can catch a break from the flow, so nymph in slower water as well. Keep fishing the flies from your “junk food collection” AKA Sow Bugs, San Juan Worms, Wigglies, Squirmies, Scuds, and some midges or caddis nymphs.

Small and Medium sized streamers tend to work when the water is higher.

Latest Flows

Dam: ~1500 cfs

Charleston: ~1700 cfs

Fishing

OK

Current Hatches

Midges with a few caddis

Best Patterns

Nymphs size 16 and smaller

Sparkle Pupa, Sow Bug, Ray Charles, Worm patterns, Scuds

Dries size 18-22

Matt’s Midge, Parachute adams, Elk Hair Caddis

Streamers

Dungeons, Wooly Buggers, Sparkle Minnow

Best Time Of Day

9AM – 5 PM.

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Location

Middle Provo River

Overview

Runoff is here. The Middle Provo is at ~950 cfs so be very cautious. This flow is very high and the water is swift.

Dry fly fishing on the Middle is sparse at this flow. Nymphing has been decent. Add more weight to your rig to drop those flies down. Slower water will be your friend. Try fishing the flies from your “junk food collection” AKA Sow Bugs, San Juan Worms, Wigglies, Squirmies, Scuds, and some midges or caddis nymphs.

Small and Medium sized streamers have been working on cloudy days or when the water is slightly off color.

Latest Flows

Dam: ~950 cfs

Charleston: ~1143 cfs

Fishing

OK

Current Hatches

Midges with a few caddis and skwala sightings

Best Patterns

Nymphs size 16 and smaller

Sparkle Pupa, Sow Bug, Ray Charles, Zebra midge, Bling Midge in tan or gray, Cardinal Midge, Worm patterns, Scuds

Dries size 18-22

Matt’s Midge, CDC Midge, Parachute adams, Elk Hair Caddis

Streamers

Dungeons, Wooly Buggers, Sparkle Minnow

Best Time Of Day

9AM – 6 PM.

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