Middle Provo River Fishing Report 04/20/2026
Current Conditions Summary Blue wings are here!. Nymphing is still the most consistent fishing. The window of good fishing has opened up a bit to 10am-2pm but 11am-1pm is still your best bet to see noses up on the water. Streamer fishing has turned more inconsistent but still can be productive on low light times of day or overcast days. Flow & Water Discharge: 150 CFS (Cubic Feet per Second). Clarity: Clear Water Temp: Holding steady at 41 (°F). Outlook: Flows are at standard early season levels. Be on the lookout for the ramp up to summer operations Weather & Timing Best Window: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Weather: Expect crisp mornings with temperatures rising into the 40s or low 50s. Strategy: No need to be out there pre sunrise. Hatches & Bug Activity The main activity of the river right now is Midges and Baetis (BWOs). Midges: Seen hatching most mornings. Baetis (BWOs): Expect these on overcast or slightly stormy days. They tend to pop off around 11:30 PM - 2:00 PM. They are the main food source currently. Recommended Flies Nymphs (Sub-surface) Sow Bugs: #18-22 (Grey, Tan, Rainbow) Midges: #22-26 (KF Flasher, Stalcup Midge, WD-40s, Bling Midges). Junk Food: San Juan worms, small red annelids Mayfly Nymphs: #20-22 (Pheasant Tail, RS2, Micro Mayfly, RS2). Dries (Surface) Midges: #18-20 (Griffith’s Gnat, Mother Shucker, Cluster Midge). BWO Dries: #20-24 (CDC Comparadun, Parachute Adams, BWO Parachute). Streamers Leeches/Buggers: #10-14 (White, Olive, Black) Jigged/Dead drift Streamers: Smaller Streamers fished dead drift or under an indicator have been picking up Good luck out there! Tight lines.
