Lower Provo River Fishing Reports

Location

Lower Provo River

Overview

Fall is here and the flows have dropped.   The fishing has improved over the fall. The water has been murkey at times with Deer Creek being low and the wind turning the lake over. Dry fly fishing has been sporadic but good. Were seeing midges, BWOs and caddis. If your nymphing, stick to scuds, sow bugs, midges, San Juan worms, or BWOs.  With fall here the streamer fishing has been good, especially on overcast days. Please be mindful of the redds and spawning fish.

Recent Flows

135 CFS

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

BWOs, Caddis, Midges,

Best Techniques

Nymphs: Size 18-24

Sow bugs, bling midge, disco midge, juju midge, magic fly, baetis nymph, mayhem emerger, San Juan Worm, Birds Nest

Dry flies: Size 18-24

Parachute Adams, winger BWO, comparadun BWO Hanging Midge, Silvey’s midge, cluster Midge, Peacock Caddis

Streamers : Size 4-12

Zonker, wooly bugger, sculpzilla, sparkle minnow, baby sex-dungeon, slump buster,

Best Time Of Day

10AM – 5 PM

View archived lower Provo fishing reports here.

Location

Lower Provo River

Overview

After this weekend the rafters should be subsiding for the year.  Flows are still a little bit high on the Lower due to downstream water demands, but the fishing can be good.  If your nymphing, stick to scuds, sow bugs, midges, San Juan worms, or PMD’s.  For dry flies try ants, hoppers, and some PMD’s.  With the higher flows and Fall approaching streamer fishing is a great option to try.  I usually stick to smaller, classic streamers on the Provo; Zonkers, Wooly Buggers, Leech patterns, etc.

Recent Flows

524 CFS

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

PMDs, Caddis, Midges, Terrestrials

Best Techniques

Nymphs: Size 18-22

Sow bugs, bling midge, disco midge, juju midge, krystal flash PMD, split case PMD, mayhem emerger, San Juan Worm, Birds Nest

Terrestrials:

Parahopper size 12, Ant (black or cinnamon) size 16-18

Dry flies: Size 18-24

PMDs, Trailing Shuck PMD, Winger PMD, CDC biot comparadun, Hanging Midge, Silvey’s midge, cluster Midge, Para Adams (small sizes), Peacock Caddis

Streamers : Size 4-12

Zonker, wooly bugger, sculpzilla, sparkle minnow, baby sex-dungeon, slump buster,

Best Time Of Day

8AM – 8 PM

View archived lower Provo fishing reports here.

Location

Lower Provo River

Overview

Flows are really high on the lower right now. With flows above 700 CFS, wade fishing becomes extremely difficult. If you are going to try it, I would stick to the usual suspects…sow bugs, midges, scuds. There might be some PMDs flying around but we haven’t had recent reports of any dry fly fishing on the lower. The “tuber hatch” is in full swing now which makes the river super tough to fish. I would only recommend going to fish the lower to people with some sort of raft of way to float down the river.

Recent Flows

551 CFS

Fishing

Marginal

Current Hatches

PMDs, Midges

Best Techniques

Nymphs: Size 18-22

Sow bugs, bling midge, disco midge, juju midge, krystal flash PMD, split case PMD, mayhem emerger, San Juan Worm, Birds Nest, Buckskin Caddis, Kryptonite Caddis

Dry flies: Size 18-24

PMDs, Trailing Shuck PMD, Winger PMD, CDC biot comparadun, Hanging Midge, Silvey’s midge, cluster Midge, Para Adams (small sizes), Peacock Caddis, Pearl Caddis

Streamers : Size 4-12

Zonker, wooly bugger, sculpzilla, sparkle minnow, baby sex-dungeon, slump buster,

Best Time Of Day

For streamers early and late in the day

6 AM – 9 AM

5 PM – Dark

View archived lower Provo fishing reports here.

Location

Lower Provo River

Overview

Flows are really high on the lower right now. With flows above 700 CFS, wade fishing becomes extremely difficult. If you are going to try it, I would stick to the usual suspects…sow bugs, midges, scuds. There might be some PMDs flying around but we haven’t had recent reports of any dry fly fishing on the lower. The “tuber hatch” is in full swing now which makes the river super tough to fish. I would only recommend going to fish the lower to people with some sort of raft of way to float down the river.

Recent Flows

750 CFS

Fishing

Marginal

Current Hatches

PMDs, Midges

Best Techniques

Nymphs: Size 18-22

Sow bugs, bling midge, disco midge, juju midge, krystal flash PMD, split case PMD, mayhem emerger, San Juan Worm, Birds Nest, Buckskin Caddis, Kryptonite Caddis

Dry flies: Size 18-24

PMDs, Trailing Shuck PMD, Winger PMD, CDC biot comparadun, Hanging Midge, Silvey’s midge, cluster Midge, Para Adams (small sizes), Peacock Caddis, Pearl Caddis

Streamers : Size 4-12

Zonker, wooly bugger, sculpzilla, sparkle minnow, baby sex-dungeon, slump buster,

Best Time Of Day

For streamers early and late in the day

6 AM – 9 AM

5 PM – Dark

View archived lower Provo fishing reports here.

Location

Lower Provo River

Overview

Flows on the lower have come down a bit, but are still a little high at 583 CFS. These flows make wade fishing less productive. Use caution when crossing and getting to your spot. Although the flows are high, the fishing remains very good. There have been good PMD and Caddis hatches in the afternoon with some smaller stoneflies around as well. Nymphing with sow bugs and midges is usually the best approach on the Lower Provo. These fish see a lot of pressure due to the amount of rafters on the river and are usually more willing to eat a nymph during the summer months. The “tuber hatch” is in full effect making the river extremely crowded mid-day. For the most solace, try getting out there early morning or late evening. These times of day can produce some of the best fishing as well.

Recent Flows

580 CFS

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

PMDs, Caddis, Midges

Best Techniques

Nymphs: Size 18-22

Sow bugs, bling midge, disco midge, juju midge, krystal flash PMD, split case PMD, mayhem emerger, San Juan Worm, Birds Nest, Buckskin Caddis, Kryptonite Caddis

Dry flies: Size 18-24

PMDs, Trailing Shuck PMD, Winger PMD, CDC biot comparadun, Hanging Midge, Silvey’s midge, cluster Midge, Para Adams (small sizes), Peacock Caddis, Pearl Caddis

Streamers : Size 4-12

Zonker, wooly bugger, sculpzilla, sparkle minnow, baby sex-dungeon, slump buster,

Best Time Of Day

For streamers early and late in the day

6 AM – 9 AM

5 PM – Dark

View archived lower Provo fishing reports here.