Read the latest Middle Provo 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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The Winter months have been good on the Provo so far this year. Winter flows are steady and so the river is still very accessible.
Dry fly fishing on the Middle has been consistent with good midge hatches from Noon 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 emergers and look for a possible midge hatch.
Small and Medium sized streamers have been working well.
Latest Flows
Dam: 145.84 CFS
Charleston: 176.89 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
Fall has been good on the Provo this year. Its dropped down to winter flows and that has made the river very accessible.
The dry fly fishing on the Middle has been consistent with midges and BWOs coming off late in the mornings and staying through the afternoon. There has been some caddis and psuedos mixed in as well.
Nymph fishing remains productive on the Provo. In the mornings try sow bugs and midges. As the day progresses start switching to BWOs and midge emergers
Streamers have also been working well.
Please be on the look out for spawning fish and redds.
Latest Flows
Dam: 150 CFS
Charleston: 163 CFS
Fishing
Good
Current Hatches
Midges and BWOs
Best Patterns
Nymphs 20-24
Sow Bug, Ray Charles, Zebra Midges in black or purple, Bling Midge in tan or gray, Cardinal Midge, WD40, magic fly, creme midge
The water is still high, but the fishing is good. The river is still crossable in many places but make sure to use caution when stepping off the bank. A wading stick is never a bad option when the flows are a little high.
The dry fly fishing on the Middle has been consistent with Caddis coming off early in the mornings and PMDs starting around mid-morning. The classic evening caddis hatches on the Provo are well underway with some great dry fly fishing occurring right at dusk.
Nymph fishing remains productive on the Provo. In the mornings try sow bugs and midges. As the day progresses start switching to PMD’s and Caddis flies.
Latest Flows
Dam: 334 CFS
Charleston: 242 CFS
Fishing
Good
Current Hatches
PMDs and Caddis
Best Patterns
Nymphs 18-22
Sow Bug, Ray Charles, Zebra Midges in black or purple, Bling Midge in tan or gray, Cardinal Midge, WD40, prince nymph, birds nest, nitro caddis pupa, Splitcase PMD, PMD magic fly
Dries 18-22
Last Chance Cripple PMD, Film Critic PMD, CDC PMD, Para Adams, Peacock Caddis, X Caddis, Cutter Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis.
The water is still high, but the fishing is good. I just spoke to a local fishing guru who said that it could be until mid-September when the flows drop to the 300 CFS mark. High water is better than low water, or no water… The river is still crossable in many places but make sure to use caution when stepping off the bank. A wading stick is never a bad option when the flows are a little high.
The dry fly fishing on the Middle has been consistent with Caddis coming off early in the mornings and PMDs starting around mid-morning. The classic evening caddis hatches on the Provo are well underway with some great dry fly fishing occurring right at dusk. Knowing how to recognize different patterns is key to success on the Middle when dry fly fishing right now. The ability to distinguish between different types of eating behavior on the surface is crucial in determining what fly to throw. If the fish are energetically splashing the water when taking bugs off the top, they are most likely eating caddis. If the fish are slowly sipping on the surface and not moving around too much in the water column, they are eating PMDs. Time on the water is very helpful in developing this skill, a guide is too. We have availability in August! We are more than happy to cater your guide day to improving your techniques and developing new ones. Hiring a guide is a great way to learn while also having a super productive day of fishing on the water!
Cripple is king when they are eating PMDs…
Nymph fishing remains productive on the Provo, as always. The fish are really keyed in on the PMDs throughout the day with the usual suspects producing as well (sow bugs, midges). It’s getting to the point where they are getting a little more educated resulting in the need to use lighter tippet and smaller flies. If you’re struggling, don’t be afraid to go down to 6X and a size 22 midge. Some days those Provo River fish are pricks…
Click here to request your guide for this summer: https://www.troutbum2.com/guide-request/
Days are filling up quickly!
Latest Flows
Dam: 499 CFS
Charleston: 406 CFS
Fishing
Great
Current Hatches
PMDs and Caddis
Best Patterns
Nymphs 18-22
Sow Bug, Ray Charles, Zebra Midges in black or purple, Bling Midge in tan or gray, Cardinal Midge,WD40, prince nymph, birds nest, Splitcase PMD, Tungsten Teaser.
Dries 18-22
Last Chance Cripple PMD, Film Critic PMD, CDC PMD, Para Adams, Peacock Caddis, X Caddis, Cutter Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis.
Guide Dan Mcrudden and Client with a nice Provo River brown trout.
Location
Middle Provo River
Overview
The water is still high, but the fishing is good. I just spoke to a local fishing guru who said that it could be until mid-September when the flows drop to the 300 CFS mark. High water is better than low water, or no water… The river is still crossable in many places but make sure to use caution when stepping off the bank. A wading stick is never a bad option when the flows are a little high.
The dry fly fishing on the Middle has been consistent with Caddis coming off early in the mornings and PMDs starting around mid-morning. The classic evening caddis hatches on the Provo are well underway with some great dry fly fishing occurring right at dusk. Knowing how to recognize different patterns is key to success on the Middle when dry fly fishing right now. The ability to distinguish between different types of eating behavior on the surface is crucial in determining what fly to throw. If the fish are energetically splashing the water when taking bugs off the top, they are most likely eating caddis. If the fish are slowly sipping on the surface and not moving around too much in the water column, they are eating PMDs. Time on the water is very helpful in developing this skill, a guide is too. We have availability in August! We are more than happy to cater your guide day to improving your techniques and developing new ones. Hiring a guide is a great way to learn while also having a super productive day of fishing on the water!
Cripple is king when they are eating PMDs…
Nymph fishing remains productive on the Provo, as always. The fish are really keyed in on the PMDs throughout the day with the usual suspects producing as well (sow bugs, midges). It’s getting to the point where they are getting a little more educated resulting in the need to use lighter tippet and smaller flies. If you’re struggling, don’t be afraid to go down to 6X and a size 22 midge. Some days those Provo River fish are pricks…
Click here to request your guide for this summer: https://www.troutbum2.com/guide-request/
Days are filling up quickly!
Latest Flows
Dam: 525 CFS
Charleston: 380 CFS
Fishing
Great
Current Hatches
PMDs and Caddis
Best Patterns
Nymphs 18-22
Sow Bug, Ray Charles, Zebra Midges in black or purple, Bling Midge in tan or gray, Cardinal Midge,WD40, prince nymph, birds nest, Splitcase PMD, Tungsten Teaser.
Dries 18-22
Last Chance Cripple PMD, Film Critic PMD, CDC PMD, Para Adams, Peacock Caddis, X Caddis, Cutter Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis.
