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 Lower Provo is currently running at a classic winter flow (~140 CFS). Important: The Brown Trout spawn is active 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 weedy in spots Water Temp: ~47°F Outlook: Steady winter flows. The moss is starting to break up slightly 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 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: ~40-42°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 mid-40s, lows dipping into the 20s. 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). Dries (Surface) Midge Dry: #20-24 (Griffith’s Gnat, Matt’s Midge, Sprout Midge). BWO Dry: #18-22 (CDC Dun, Parachute Adams, Cripples). Terrestrials: #14-16 (Beetles/Ants) – Still worth a shot on unseasonably warm afternoons. Streamers Articulated Patterns: (Goldie, Dungeon, Circus Peanut) Woolly Buggers: #6-10 (Black, Olive, gold)
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 Lower Provo River Overview Like the Middle Provo, the lower has been dropped to 300 CFS. This is a great flow for this time of year and and we can expect some good fishing to go along with the flows. On any given day nymphing will be your most productive option, but there is some dry fly opportunity. There are still some fish willing to eat some smaller hoppers as well. Fishing Good Current Hatches Sow Bugs (20-22) PMD's (20-22) BWO's (20-24) Caddis (18-20) Midges (22-26) Hoppers (12-14) Best Techniques nymphing, dry fly TIme of day Sun up to Sun down
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
