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.
We write the reports based on our daily experiences on the water and information received from customers. We update the reports as conditions change and our schedule permits. If you don’t see what you are looking for, please give us a call at the shop or contact us here. We are always happy to update you with current conditions on many other Utah waters and fisheries in surrounding states as well.
Following are the latest reports in descending order of when they were last updated. As a result, you may see multiple reports on the same destination if we haven't updated one of the other destinations recently. If you want to view previous fishing reports, you can click on the category name link under the report title or use the dropdown menu in the top navigation or follow the links in the sidebar. You can also use the following links to each category: Lower Provo, Middle Provo, Weber River, Green River and Small Streams :
Location Area Small Streams Overview Most of the small streams have come down to their normal summer flow. Caddis and PMDs are being seen on most of the lower elevation small streams. The high mountain streams are coming into their summer form with terrestrials and attractor dries working. In the evening if your not getting any looks up top don't be afraid to try a small streamer. Latest Flows For up to date stream flows you can check out: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ut/nwis/current/?type=flow Fishing Good to Great Current Hatches Midges and PMDs and Caddis, Hoppers Best Techniques Nymphing Dries, Dry and Dropper Best Time Of Day 9 Am. to 8 Pm. View archived small streams fishing reports here. Book a Guide Now
Location Lower Provo River Overview The Lower Provo is still flowing around 570 cfs. Its still a bit high easy wading so be careful out there. Various "Junk Food" flies are still working, and the PMDs have arrived. The hatch should start around 11ish. Try fishing the emerger patterns. The Tube hatch is in full effect during the middle and later part of the day. Be prepared for lots of questions about how's the fishing is going. Recent Flows ~578 CFS. Fishing Good Current Hatches PMD Midges Best Techniques PMD Nymphs, PMD Emergers, Zebra Midges, Sow Bugs. Worms, Small stones Best Time Of Day 7PM - 4PM View archived lower Provo fishing reports here. Book a Guide Now
Location Middle Provo River Overview The Middle Provo has come down to about 500 cfs. Lower down the diversion channels are taking out water Upper midway gage is at 340cfs. There has been sporadic sighting of green drakes in River road South and Bunny farm area. The hatch will continue to move up river and has been later in the day. There has also been sporadic PMDs and caddis. Nymphing is still the most productive method mixing up midges, pmds and caddis. The dry fly bite is on during the active hatch. Latest Flows Dam: ~500 cfs. Charleston: ~395 cfs. Fishing Good Current Hatches Midges PMDs Caddis Green Drakes Best Patterns Nymphs: Zebra Midge, Caddis Pupa, Split Case PMD, Magic Fly, Slim Shady pmd, Graphic Caddis. PMD dries, size 18 and 16 Caddis dries size 18 to 14 Green Drake Dries size 12 Best Time Of Day 8AM - 6 PM View archived provo river fishing reports here. Book a Guide Now
Location Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam Overview The Green is back down to a ~1050 cfs flow below Flaming Gorge Dam, and will be rising by 60 cfs daily until it reaches 1320 cfs July 6th. As the water gets higher the fishing will improve. The Cicadas seem to be tapering off, but the Yellow Sally hatch is going on sunny days which is great for both nymphing and dry fly fishing. The PMDs will be out too, as well as Caddis in the evening. Latest Flows ~1050 cfs Fishing Good Current Hatches Yellow Sallies, Caddis, PMDs Best Techniques Nymphing Dry-Dropper Flies Nymphs: Iron Sally, Prince Nymph, Yellow Sallie Nymph, Split Case PMD, Hunchback PMD Dries: Goldie Hawn, Yellow Stimulator, Yellow PMX, Cripple PMD, Terrestrials (Hoppers, Ants, Beetles) Best Time Of Day 8 AM - 4 PM Photo Credit: Chad Jaques View archived Green River fishing reports here Book a Guide Now
Location Middle Provo River Overview The Middle Provo is flowing at about 640 cfs. Be careful when wading the river. Nymph rigs with a large amount of weight will be the standard for getting flies down to some fish. Worms, Crane fly larvae, sow bugs, will be good choices in addition to the PMD nymphs and Midges. Try to find slower water areas with some depth to locate where the fish are holding. PMDs will come off around Noon and last a couple of hours. Caddis activity is primarily in the morning and evening. Latest Flows Dam: ~640 cfs. Charleston: ~554 cfs. Fishing Good Current Hatches Midges PMDs Caddis Best Patterns Nymphs: Zebra Midge, Caddis Pupa, Split Case PMD, Magic Fly, San Juan worm, Wiggly, Squirmy, Crane fly larvae. PMD dries, size 18 and 16 Caddis dries size 18 to 14 Best Time Of Day 9AM - 3 PM View archived provo river fishing reports here. Book a Guide Now
