Our Utah fly fishing reports offer a brief overview of current conditions on our waters. You'll find fishing reports for the main Utah rivers and streams that we guide on and fish regularly. Reports for the Lower Provo, Middle Provo, Weber River, Green River and Small Streams are included.
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Current Conditions Summary The Green is still at base flows. The primary game right now is streamer fishing throughout the day with some hunting for heads sipping midges/BWOs in the afternoons. Spawning is pretty much over. But still be mindful of stepping on Redds. Flow & Water Discharge: ~850 CFS (Steady releases). Clarity: Crystal clear (Section A is gin-clear; B & C may have slight tint if Red Creek is flowing, but generally clear). Water Temp: ~42°F. Outlook: Flows will likely remain steady at this winter base level. Be on the look out for when winter power generations start. Weather & Timing Best Window: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Weather: Highs in the high-40s, lows dipping into the low-30s. Strategy: The deep canyon walls keep the water shaded early and late. Focus your efforts on the sunlit hours when the water warms slightly, triggering midge and blue wing activity. Hatches & Bug Activity Midges: The main event. clouds of tiny midges (#22-26) are active in the slicks and eddies. Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs): On overcast days, look for a solid emergence around 1:00 PM. Scuds/Sow Bugs: A constant food source in the moss beds, especially in Section A. Recommended Flies Nymphs (Sub-surface) Scuds: #14-18 (Olive, Grey, Tan) . Midges: #20-24 (Zebra Midge, bling midge, WD-40s in Black, Red, Grey). BWOs: #18-22 (Pheasant tails, Two Bits, RS2s, Stalcup Baetis) Dries (Surface) Midge Dry: #20-24 (Griffith’s Gnat, Matt’s Midge, Sprout Midge). BWO Dry: #18-22 (CDC Dun, Parachute Adams, Cripples). Streamers Articulated Patterns: (Goldie, Dungeon, Circus Peanut) Woolly Buggers: #6-10 (Black, Olive, gold)
Current Conditions Summary The fishing has slowed down a bit, 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. Flow & Water Discharge: 165 CFS (Cubic Feet per Second). Clarity: Clear Water Temp: Holding steady at 41 (°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 30s or low 40s. 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. Recommended Flies Nymphs (Sub-surface) Sow Bugs: #18-22 (Grey, Tan, Rainbow) Midges: #22-26 (KF Flasher, LED 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). BWO Dries: #20-24 (CDC Comparadun, Parachute Adams). Streamers Leeches/Buggers: #10-14 (White, Olive) Jigged/Dead drift Streamers: Smaller Streamers fished dead drift or under an indicator have been picking up The Spawn The Spawn is pretty much done. But the Redds are still there Identify Redds: Look for patches of clean, bright gravel that look "swept" on the river bottom, usually in shallow tailouts. 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 The Lower Provo is currently running at a classic winter flow (~140 CFS). Important: The Brown Trout spawn is still active in spots 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 high wind days can flip the lake and create off color conditions. Water Temp: ~45°F Outlook: Steady winter flows. The moss is mostly broken up 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).
Current Conditions Summary The Green is still at base flows. The primary game right now is streamer fishing throughout the day with some hunting for heads sipping midges/BWOs in the afternoons. Brown Trout are in the tail end spawning mode, meaning some large fish are aggressive, but extreme care is needed to avoid stepping on redds (spawning beds). Flow & Water Discharge: ~850 CFS (Steady releases). Clarity: Crystal clear (Section A is gin-clear; B & C may have slight tint if Red Creek is flowing, but generally clear). Water Temp: ~42°F. Outlook: Flows will likely remain steady at this winter base level. Be on the look out for when winter power generations start. Weather & Timing Best Window: 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Weather: Highs in the high-40s, lows dipping into the low-30s. Strategy: The deep canyon walls keep the water shaded early and late. Focus your efforts on the sunlit hours when the water warms slightly, triggering midge and blue wing activity. Hatches & Bug Activity Midges: The main event. clouds of tiny midges (#22-26) are active in the slicks and eddies. Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs): On overcast days, look for a solid emergence around 1:00 PM. Scuds/Sow Bugs: A constant food source in the moss beds, especially in Section A. Recommended Flies Nymphs (Sub-surface) Scuds: #14-18 (Olive, Grey, Tan) . Midges: #20-24 (Zebra Midge, bling midge, WD-40s in Black, Red, Grey). BWOs: #18-22 (Pheasant tails, Two Bits, RS2s, Stalcup Baetis) Dries (Surface) Midge Dry: #20-24 (Griffith’s Gnat, Matt’s Midge, Sprout Midge). BWO Dry: #18-22 (CDC Dun, Parachute Adams, Cripples). Streamers Articulated Patterns: (Goldie, Dungeon, Circus Peanut) Woolly Buggers: #6-10 (Black, Olive, gold)
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.
