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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Location Middle Provo River Overview UPDATE: As of 8/1 the flows have decreased to 400 CFS Fishing on the Middle Provo has been consistent with lots of angling pressure. The flows have been steady at 500 cfs for a couple weeks now, making crossing the river actually possible in some spots. However, still use extreme caution as this is still somewhat of a high flow for the middle. It is easy to incorrectly judge the depth and speed of the water and find yourself in a sticky situation. There has been lots of angling pressure recently, but this should start to decrease during the month of August. Not much has changed in terms of bugs. PMD's, caddis, midges, and sow bugs have all be producing fish while nymphing. The fish aren't really keying in on one or the other so make sure to always be changing your flies, depth, and weights. If you're looking to fish dry flies, a drag-free drift is the most important thing when casting to rising trout on the middle. Most of the rising fish are eating dead or crippled flies. Dead flies don't swim... Make sure that your flies are not dragging across the water in your presentation. I believe that this is more important than fly choice and I think that holds true for most rivers around the west. Obviously you should try to "match the hatch" as much as possible, but make sure that fly you've chosen isn't skating on the water when casting to risers. Look for the best dry fly fishing during mid-morning and evening times. There is a solid PMD spinner fall in the evenings. With the recent amount of angling pressure, remember that is is extremely important to have common courtesy and respect for other anglers on the river. Be conscious of where other people are and how you might affect their fishing. Remember that we're all out there for the same reasons and want to enjoy our time on the river equally. As always, have fun! Latest Flows At the dam: 404 CFS River Road: 255 CFS Charleston: 303 CFS Fishing Good Current Hatches PMD, Caddis, Midges Best Techniques Dry Flies: Size 16-22 CDC midges, PMDs - Galloup's Compara Spinner, Last Chance Cripple, Film Critic Cripple, Rusty Spinner, Sparkle Dun Caddis - EZ caddis, henry's fork caddis, Goddard Caddis Nymphs: Size 18-22 Sow bugs, bling midge, disco midge, KF flasher, juju midge, silver wire zebra midge, barrs PMD emerger, magic fly, mayhem pmd, green caddis, birds nest Streamers: small, natural colors Best Time Of Day 9 AM - 6 PM View archived provo river fishing reports here.
Location Lower Provo River Overview The lower provo has been fishing very well. The flows have recently been fluctuating, but are holding steady under 500 cfs. With the recent amount of angling and tubing pressure the fish are becoming slightly more selective, but can still be found with the correct flies and drag-free drifts. PMD and caddis patterns have been consistently producing healthy fish in both the mornings and the evenings. The hatches have been pretty significant in the late evenings and this tends to be when the best dry fly fishing is. Focus your attention towards the banks as the fish are holding tight to structure, undercut banks, and overhanging trees or bushes. It is also becoming the time of year to break out the big bugs. Terrestrial patterns such as an ants or hoppers will also begin to produce fish. This can be especially effective when dropping a nymph (PMDs, caddis, sow bugs) underneath your large dry fly. If you are willing to deal with some pressure, this is a great place to check out right now. A little bit cooler in the canyon, scenic views, and healthy strong fish. With the current water levels in Deer Creek reservoir, it's looking like the lower is going to fish consistently well throughout the fall! Recent Flows 418 CFS Fishing Good Current Hatches Pmd's, caddis Terrestrials - Ants Streamers Best Techniques Nymphs: Size 18-22 Sow bugs, bling midge, disco midge, juju midge, pmd barr emerger, split case pmd, crystal hunchback, mayhem emerger, magic flies, birds nests, caddis pupae and san juan worms Dry flies: Size 18-22 PMDs: CDC biot comparadun, last chance cripple, sparkle dun, hackle dun, rusty spinners, Caddisl: Olive body elk hair caddis, ez caddis, x-caddis Streamers : Size 4-12 Zonker, wooly bugger, sculpzilla, sparkle minnow, baby sex-dungeon Best Time Of Day 6 AM - 10 AM 5 PM - 9 PM View archived lower Provo fishing reports here.
Location Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam Overview The Green is in excellent shape now water is at perfect levels and the lower river has been clear. Dry fly fishing has been good to excellent. This is not terrestrial fishing we have been focused on the hatches, Caddis on and off all day, small dark brown Caddis. Yellow Sallies are hatching from 10 am to about 1 or 2 pm depending on the weather (much better on sunny days). PMD's are also coming off in the afternoons (better on cloudy days). The Green should fish well on dries for several weeks now fish are looking up and they are finding lots to eat up there. Some of the Yellow Sallie, and Caddis hatches have been very strong, you will inhale bugs if you are not careful. Nymph fishing has been more spotty it is better on upper A. In terms of quality the fish on the Green are in fantastic shape right now, they can be challenging, but they are so worth catching right now! Tight Lines, TB2 Latest Flows 2900 CFS average Fishing Good to Excellent Current Hatches Caddis, Yellow Sallies, PMD's Best Techniques Dry is where it is at now very good dry fly fishing. Best Time Of Day 7 am till Dusk
Location Lower Provo River Overview The lower provo has come down considerably from the last few weeks. It will still be difficult to cross the river, but the fishing has generally been pretty good. We have been seeing a nice PMD hatch mid afternoon which has been producing some nice fish caught on the surface. If fishing dries, focus on the edges of the river and the slower moving water and of course, wherever else you spot a rise. Nymphing has been good as well, fishing seams and anywhere with some structure. Our guides have been catching fish, "right at our feet" so don't forget to fish close for your first handful of casts. Latest Flows 500 CFS Fishing Good Current Hatches Pmd's, caddis, midges Best Techniques Nymphs: Size 18-22 Sow bugs, bling midge, disco midge, juju midge, pmd barr emerger, split case pmd, crystal hunchback, mayhem emerger, magic flies, birds nests, caddis pupae and san juan worms Dry flies: Size 18-22 CDC biot comparadun, last chance cripple, sparkle dun, hackle dun, rusty spinners, elk hair caddis, ez caddis Streamers : Size 4-12 Zonker, wooly bugger, sculpzilla, sparkle minnow Best Time Of Day 9 AM - 5 PM View archived lower Provo fishing reports here.
Location Middle Provo River Overview Fishing the Middle Provo has been great-granted you get good water. The flows are still high(sub 1000cfs), but at least they are no longer running at 1700cfs. Crossing will still be a challenge and is not recommended at the moment. That being said, our guides have been doing well nymphing with caddis, pmds, sows, worms, and of course-midges. Even with the high flows we have been seeing a few fish eating PMD's on the surface so if Dry flies are your top priority don't rule out this awesome stretch of river. As it is nearing the end of June, we should see some Green Drakes popping any day, but the hatch will likely be delayed due to the colder water and higher flows. The Drakes generally start lower on the river near Deer Creek and make their way up stream day by day. If you fish closer to Deer Creek, it is not a bad idea to have some Drake nymphs and Stonefly nymphs in your box, but dont fully count on it quite yet. With the higher flows target the slower moving water and look for risers in the back eddies and soft "pillows" of water where the current rises to the top. If you are nyphing, target the inside seams wherever you can find them as well as any run with a lot of structure and a reasonable rate of flow. In addition to that, pocket water fishing should produce with heavy dropper rigs and traditional nymph rigs. Latest Flows At the dam 900 CFS River Road: 718 CFS Charleston 811 CFS Fishing Good Current Hatches PMD, Caddis, Midges Best Techniques Dry Flies: Size 16-22 CDC midges, PMD winger, Last Chance Cripple, rusty spinner, comparadun, sparkle dun, EZ caddis, henry's fork caddis Nymphs: Size 18-22 Sow bugs, bling midge, disco midge, KF flasher, juju midge, zebra midge, barrs PMD emerger, magic fly, mayhem pmd, green caddis, birds nest, san juan worms(multiple colors) and its probably about time to start at least throwing green drake nymphs. Streamers: Big and heavy-white, beige, olive Best Time Of Day 9 AM - 6 PM View archived provo river fishing reports here.
