Middle Provo River Fishing Reports

Location

Middle Provo River

Overview

The Middle Provo flow is trending down. As of right now it is coming out of the dam at ~990 cfs. This flow is still a bit swift so continue to use caution when wading.

Fishing is getting better overall. Dry fly fishing might not be the most productive, but give it a try in the slower water if you are determined to fish up top. Nymphing will likely be your most productive method. The fish are hugging the bank in most spots, so consider taking a step back and fish closer to the sides.

Latest Flows

Dam: ~990 cfs

Charleston: ~1156 cfs

Fishing

Good, getting better.

Current Hatches

Caddis and PMDs have shown up.

Best Patterns

Nymphs size 16 and smaller

Sparkle Pupa, Ray Charles, Worm patterns, Passage’s Magic Fly

Dries size 16-20

Elk Hair Caddis, Schroeder’s Caddis, PMD emergers, Sparkle Dun PMD, Parachute Adams

Streamers

Wooly Bugger

Best Time Of Day

10AM – 5 PM

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Location

Middle Provo River

Overview

The Middle Provo went up again since our last report, but its trending back down and right now it is at ~1500 cfs so continue to be cautious when near the river. This flow is very high and the water is swift.

Dry fly fishing, if any, will only be in the slow water. The fish are holding anywhere they can catch a break from the flow, so nymph in slower water as well. Keep fishing the flies from your “junk food collection” AKA Sow Bugs, San Juan Worms, Wigglies, Squirmies, Scuds, and some midges or caddis nymphs.

Small and Medium sized streamers tend to work when the water is higher.

Latest Flows

Dam: ~1500 cfs

Charleston: ~1700 cfs

Fishing

OK

Current Hatches

Midges with a few caddis

Best Patterns

Nymphs size 16 and smaller

Sparkle Pupa, Sow Bug, Ray Charles, Worm patterns, Scuds

Dries size 18-22

Matt’s Midge, Parachute adams, Elk Hair Caddis

Streamers

Dungeons, Wooly Buggers, Sparkle Minnow

Best Time Of Day

9AM – 5 PM.

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Location

Middle Provo River

Overview

Runoff is here. The Middle Provo is at ~950 cfs so be very cautious. This flow is very high and the water is swift.

Dry fly fishing on the Middle is sparse at this flow. Nymphing has been decent. Add more weight to your rig to drop those flies down. Slower water will be your friend. Try fishing the flies from your “junk food collection” AKA Sow Bugs, San Juan Worms, Wigglies, Squirmies, Scuds, and some midges or caddis nymphs.

Small and Medium sized streamers have been working on cloudy days or when the water is slightly off color.

Latest Flows

Dam: ~950 cfs

Charleston: ~1143 cfs

Fishing

OK

Current Hatches

Midges with a few caddis and skwala sightings

Best Patterns

Nymphs size 16 and smaller

Sparkle Pupa, Sow Bug, Ray Charles, Zebra midge, Bling Midge in tan or gray, Cardinal Midge, Worm patterns, Scuds

Dries size 18-22

Matt’s Midge, CDC Midge, Parachute adams, Elk Hair Caddis

Streamers

Dungeons, Wooly Buggers, Sparkle Minnow

Best Time Of Day

9AM – 6 PM.

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Location

Middle Provo River

Overview

Spring has continued to be good on the middle provo. Flows have started to bump up and are currently at 325cfs from the dam. Fishing on the provo has been good, were just all holding our breath to see when the big flows happen for runoff.

Dry fly fishing on the Middle has been consistent (on days they havent bumped the flows) with the midges still barely hanging on early in the morning, and bwos on cloudy days. On bright sunny days there’s been sporadic skwala sightings

Nymph fishing remains productive in the Provo’s deeper holes.  In the mornings try sow bugs and various midge patterns.  As the day progresses start switching to midge and or bwo emergers and look for a possible hatch especially in riffled waters.

Small and Medium sized streamers have been working on days the water has been bumped and slightly off color.

Latest Flows

Dam: 328 CFS

Charleston: 330 CFS

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Midges and BWOs

Best Patterns

Nymphs size 20 and smaller

Sow Bug, Ray Charles, Zebra midge, Bling Midge in tan or gray, Cardinal Midge, WD40, creme midge

Dries size 18-22

Matt’s Midge, CDC Midge, Parachute adams, CDC BWO, Thorax BWO

Streamers

Sculpzilla, zonker, mini dungeon, small buggers

Best Time Of Day

9 AM – 6 PM.

View archived provo river fishing reports here.

Location

Middle Provo River

Overview

The start of spring has continued to be good on the middle provo. Flows have remained at winter levels, and with the snow melting access has been easy.

Dry fly fishing on the Middle has been consistent with good midge and bwo hatches from about 11am to about 3pm.

Nymph fishing remains productive in the Provo’s deeper holes.  In the mornings try sow bugs and various midge patterns.  As the day progresses start switching to midge and or bwo emergers and look for a possible hatch.

Small and Medium sized streamers have been working well.

Latest Flows

Dam: 142 CFS

Charleston: 178 CFS

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Midges and BWOs

Best Patterns

Nymphs size 20 and smaller

Sow Bug, Ray Charles, Zebra midge, Bling Midge in tan or gray, Cardinal Midge, WD40, creme midge

Dries size 20-26

Mother Shucker, Matt’s Midge, CDC Midge, Parachute adams, CDC BWO

Streamers

Sculpzilla, zonker, mini dungeon, small buggers

Best Time Of Day

11 PM – 3 PM.

View archived provo river fishing reports here.