Location
Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam
Overview
The major summer hatches have subsided and signs of Fall are beginning to show. The water has been clear below Red Creek and fishing has been good. Make sure to have a raincoat on the boat because there are still some afternoon thunderstorms popping up. There are some pretty thick trico hatches and small mayflies coming off throughout the day. You will see the occasional caddis as well. Big terrestrials as well as ants and some small midge patterns are working on the surface. The nymphing has remained solid all over the river with scuds, midges, and worms ruling the fishes diet. As Fall approaches the streamer fishing will get better and better. Change colors until you can get the fish to commit. The water temperature has been holding steady between 57 to 59 degrees Fahrenheit.
Latest Flows
2200 – 2400 CFS.
Fishing
Good
Current Hatches
Ants, Crickets, Hoppers (Terrestrials)
Midges, Tricos, some Caddis, and some PMD’s
Best Techniques
Streamer fishing, Nymphing, and dry fly fishing
Flies
Streamers: Articulated Goldie, Circus Peanut, Dungeon, Zonker, Wooly Bugger, Sculpin Leech, Cheech Leech.
Dries:
Chubby Chernobyl Ant 8-14
Para Cricket 10-12
Morrish Hopper 12
Parahopper 10-12
Black or Cinnamon Ant 14-16
Elk Hair Caddis Tan 14
CDC Midge 20
Nymphs
16-20
Flashback Scud, Black Zebra Midge, Purple Zebra Midge, Pheasant Tail, Gray Soft Hackle, San Juan Worm, Rainbow Warrior, Prince Nymph, Pheasant Tail, Frenchie, UV Midge
Best Time Of Day
8 AM – 8 PM