Middle Provo River Fishing Reports

Current Conditions Summary The fishing remains consistent, and the window of best fishing remains during the warmest hours of the day. Anglers can expect decent nymphing in the mornings and sporadic dry fly opportunities during midday warmth. Streamer action during low light and overcast days. Important Note: The Brown Trout spawn is still active. Please tread carefully and avoid wading through light gravel patches (Redds) to protect future fish populations. Flow & Water Discharge: 153 CFS (Cubic Feet per Second). Clarity: Clear Water Temp: Holding steady at 43 (°F). Outlook: Flows are at standard winter levels, and should remain there throughout the winter Weather & Timing Best Window: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Weather: Expect crisp mornings with temperatures rising into the 40s or low 50s. Strategy: There is no need for an "alpine start." Sleep in, drink coffee, and hit the water once the sun has had a chance to warm the riverbed. The bug activity will peak when the sun is highest. Hatches & Bug Activity The main activity of the river right now is Midges and Baetis (BWOs). Midges: The primary food source. Seen hatching most days Baetis (BWOs): Expect these on overcast or slightly stormy days. They tend to pop off around 11:30 PM - 2:00 PM. Egg Bite: With the spawn on its tail end, fish are still keying in on eggs and worms Recommended Flies Nymphs (Sub-surface) Sow Bugs: #18-22 (Grey, Tan, Rainbow) Midges: #22-26 (KF Flasher, LED Midge, WD-40s, Bling Midges). Egg Patterns: #16-18 (Apricot, Cheese, Pink, Chartreuse), San Juan worms Mayfly Nymphs: #20-22 (Pheasant Tail, RS2, Micro Mayfly, RS2). Dries (Surface) Midges: #18-20 (Griffith’s Gnat, Mother Shucker). BWO Dries: #20-24 (CDC Comparadun, Parachute Adams). Streamers Leeches/Buggers: #10-14 (White, Olive) The Spawn There are still spwaning Brown Trout Identify Redds: Look for patches of clean, bright gravel that look "swept" on the river bottom, usually in shallow tailouts. Avoid Fishing to Spawners: If you see a pair of large dark fish holding their ground in shallow water, leave them be. They are reproducing. Watch Your Step: Don't walk through these gravel patches; you will crush the eggs. Cross in deep water or areas with large cobble/rocks. Good luck out there! Tight lines.

Current Conditions Summary Winter flows have settled in, and the river has transitioned into its late-autumn rhythm. The fishing remains consistent, but the window of high activity has shortened to the warmest parts of the day. Anglers can expect decent nymphing in the mornings and sporadic dry fly opportunities during midday warmth. Streamer action during low light and overcast days. Important Note: The Brown Trout spawn is active. Please tread carefully and avoid wading through light gravel patches (Redds) to protect future fish populations. Flow & Water Discharge: ~130 - 150 CFS (Cubic Feet per Second). Clarity: Clear Water Temp: Mid to high 40s (°F). Outlook: Flows are at standard winter levels, and should remain there throughout the winter Weather & Timing Best Window: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Weather: Expect crisp mornings with temperatures rising into the 40s or low 50s. Strategy: There is no need for an "alpine start." Sleep in, drink coffee, and hit the water once the sun has had a chance to warm the riverbed. The bug activity will peak when the sun is highest. Hatches & Bug Activity The main activity of the river right now is Midges and Baetis (BWOs). Midges: The primary food source. Seen hatching most days Baetis (BWOs): Expect these on overcast or slightly stormy days. They tend to pop off around 11:30 PM - 2:00 PM. Egg Bite: With the spawn active, fish are keying in on eggs and worms Recommended Flies Nymphs (Sub-surface) Sow Bugs: #18-22 (Grey, Tan, Rainbow) Midges: #22-26 (KF Flasher, LED Midge, WD-40s, Bling Midges). Egg Patterns: #16-18 (Apricot, Cheese, Pink), San Juan worms Mayfly Nymphs: #20-22 (Pheasant Tail, RS2, Micro Mayfly). Dries (Surface) Midges: #18-20 (Griffith’s Gnat, Mother Shucker). BWO Dries: #20-24 (CDC Comparadun, Parachute Adams). Streamers Leeches/Buggers: #10-14 (White, Olive) The Spawn November is peak spawning season for Brown Trout. Identify Redds: Look for patches of clean, bright gravel that look "swept" on the river bottom, usually in shallow tailouts. Avoid Fishing to Spawners: If you see a pair of large dark fish holding their ground in shallow water, leave them be. They are reproducing. Watch Your Step: Don't walk through these gravel patches; you will crush the eggs. Cross in deep water or areas with large cobble/rocks. Good luck out there! Tight lines.

Location Middle Provo River Overview Good news! The middle has dropped down to 300 CFS. This is a much more wadable flow and a lot closer to what we're used to this time of year. That being said there are plenty of bugs on the river. We have seen Caddis, PMD's (still), BWO's, and plenty of midges. There are still some hoppers bouncing around, but that eat is starting to slow down. Nymphing small flies (22-26) is still your most productive option, but there is plenty of dry fly opportunity throughout the day. The middle of the day has been a little more consistent, with bug hatches being pretty random and sporadic. Latest Flows Dam: ~300 River Road Bridge: ~300 Fishing Good Current Hatches Midges Caddis PMD's BWO's Best Patterns Sow Bugs (20-24) Midges (20-26) Baetis & BWO (22-26) PMD's (20-26) Caddis (18-22) Best Time Of Day Sun up to Sun down

Location Middle Provo River Overview As of 8/5/2025 we saw flows double up to 600 CFS out of the dam. Fishing has still been good and productive, but the dry fly hatches have dwindled. There are random spurts of PMD's throughout the day starting once the sun hits the water, so there is still some dry fly opportunity, but nymphing small midges and PMD's will still be your more productive option. Fishing has been good from sun-up to sun down, and as soon as that sun starts to set, the caddis hatch is pretty good and the fishing is fun. Below the diversion flows are between 470 CFS and 500 CFS, the fishing does not change much, but better chances at seeing some PMD's at any given time throughout the day. Latest Flows Dam: ~600 River Road Bridge: ~500 Fishing Good Current Hatches Midges Caddis PMD's Best Patterns Sow Bugs (20-24) Midges (20-26) Baetis (22-26) PMD's (20-26) Caddis (18-22) Best Time Of Day Sun up to Sun down

Location Middle Provo River Overview The Middle section of the Provo River has been fishing well the last few weeks. Flows from the dam are about 320 CFS and below river road; 170 CFS. The river has been productive all day fishing Midges early on and then Caddis and PMD's as the day progresses. There has been a lull in the fishing between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., but the river does not shut off completely. Nymphing has been productive all day and there is plenty of dry fly opportunity from sun up to sun down. Latest Flows Dam: ~320 River Road Bridge: ~170 Fishing Great Current Hatches Midges Caddis PMD's Best Patterns Sow Bugs (20-24) Midges (20-24) Baetis (22-26) PMD's (20-24) Caddis (18-22) Best Time Of Day Sun up to Sun down