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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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 :
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
Location Weber River Overview The Weber has been dropped down to it's winter flow of about 30 CFS. This time of year we try to avoid being on the river while the brown trout spawn. At these low flows it is much easier to put stress on the fish, especially for the next month or so while the spawn is happening. We expect flows to come back up in the springtime. Less water means less oxygen and less places for fish to reside, be respectful and patient on this fishery! Latest Flows ~30 Fishing conditions N/A Current Hatches N/A Best Time Of Day N/A
Location Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam Overview Flows are sitting at about 800 CFS all day long. We are seeing more fish stacked up in bigger pools at these lower flows. There are some tricos throughout the day, but are starting to wane. Same goes for the hoppers, fishing hoppers during the warmest part of the day will be the most productive. There are some spawning reds starting to appear, make sure to keep a close eye on where you are walking if you are wading as to not step on any of those beds. Current Hatches Midges (18-22) BWO's (18-22) Baetis (18-22) Caddis (16-18) Hoppers (10-14) Best Techniques Nymphing Dry Fly Best Time Of Day 9 am to 5 pm
