Read the latest Lower Provo River fishing reports here. Our fishing reports are comprehensive and updated regularly. Find an overview of the fishing, the latest flows, general rating of the fishing, the current hatches, the best techniques that are producing and the most productive times of day.
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Location
Lower Provo River
Overview
The Lower Section of the Provo River below Deer Creek Reservoir is currently at about 150 CFS. Flows have been up and down the last few weeks with not a lot of consistency. During the bumps and drops in flows the fishing can get tricky, nymphing will be your most productive option. There are caddis and PMD’s throughout the day, with the PMD hatch really starting to go off in the afternoons.
Fishing
Good
Current Hatches
Sow Bugs (18-22)
PMD’s (18-22)
Caddis (16-20)
Midges (22-24)
Best Techniques
nymphing, dry fly
Location
Lower Provo River
Overview
The Lower Section of the Provo River below Deer Creek Reservoir is currently at about 400 CFS, this is still a higher flow but a good flow for any kind of fly fishing. Targeting slower sections of river has been more productive. Tubers have been floating down the river at about 9:30 in the morning, sometimes earlier on weekends and warmer days. Nymphing has been the more productive option while the flows are still on the higher side, as we reach the warmer parts of the day, dry fly opportunities present themselves.
Fishing
Good
Current Hatches
Sow Bugs (18-22)
PMD’s (18-22)
Caddis (16-20)
Yellow Sallies (16-18)
Best Techniques
nymphing, dry fly
Location
Lower Provo River
Overview
The Lower Section of the Provo River below Deer Creek Reservoir is currently at 700 CFS. The flow is starting to approach the high side of what’s good to wade. The higher flows have slowed the dry fly fishing, but the nymphing has remained constant. Midges and BWOs still being the main food source with a lesser extent of sows and worms.
Fishing
Decent
Current Hatches
BWOs (16-20) RS2 (Gray), WD40 (Olive, Gray< Black), No-Seeum Baetis
Midges (size 20 and smaller) Gray, Black, Blue, Red, Purple
sow bugs (16-20) Tan
worms (size 16) Red, Wine
Streamers White, Gold, Olive
Best Techniques
nymphing, streamers
Location
Lower Provo River
Overview
The Lower Section of the Provo River below Deer Creek Reservoir is currently at 410 CFS. With Deer Creek not frozen over sometimes the river can be a bit off color with the wind blowing the lake over. There has been one of the better BWO hatches in recent memory. Dry fly fishing has been best in the afternoon, but its been nymphing well all day. Streamers have still been doing well regardless of cloud cover.
Fishing
Decent
Current Hatches
BWOs (16-20) RS2 (Gray), WD40 (Olive, Gray< Black), No-Seeum Baetis
Midges (size 20 and smaller) Gray, Black, Blue, Red, Purple
sow bugs (16-20) Tan
worms (size 16) Red, Wine
Streamers White, Gold, Olive
Best Techniques
nymphing, streamers
Location
Lower Provo River
Overview
The Lower Section of the Provo River below Deer Creek Reservoir is currently at 210 CFS. With Deer Creek not frozen over sometimes the river can be a bit off color with the wind blowing the lake over. Generally midges are your best bet, with your standard sow bug/worms to supplement.
Fishing
Decent
Current Hatches
Midges (size 20 and smaller) Gray, Black, Blue, Red, Purple
sow bugs (16-20) Tan
worms (size 16) Red, Wine
Best Techniques
nymphing, streamers
