Our Utah fly fishing reports offer a brief overview of current conditions on our waters. You'll find fishing reports for the main Utah rivers and streams that we guide on and fish regularly. Reports for the Lower Provo, Middle Provo, Weber River, Green River and Small Streams are included.
We write the reports based on our daily experiences on the water and information received from customers. We update the reports as conditions change and our schedule permits. If you don’t see what you are looking for, please give us a call at the shop or contact us here. We are always happy to update you with current conditions on many other Utah waters and fisheries in surrounding states as well.
Following are the latest reports in descending order of when they were last updated. As a result, you may see multiple reports on the same destination if we haven't updated one of the other destinations recently. If you want to view previous fishing reports, you can click on the category name link under the report title or use the dropdown menu in the top navigation or follow the links in the sidebar. You can also use the following links to each category: Lower Provo, Middle Provo, Weber River, Green River and Small Streams :
Location
Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam
Overview
The Green is still holding around 1815cfs. The fishing has slowed down a bit from the crazy good it was early summer. B section is back open after a brief closure from the Richard Mountain fire. In the AM fish PMds and midges. Transition to Terrestrials in the afternoon. The terrestrial bite is picking up a little bit each day, so the bigger flies are working.
Latest Flows
~1815 cfs
Fishing
good
Current Hatches
PMDs, some midges
Best Techniques
Nymphing
Dry-Dropper
Flies
Nymphs:
Prince Nymph, Split Case PMD, Hunchback PMD, Phesant tails
Dries:
Cripple PMD, Terrestrials (Hoppers, Ants, Beetles, Chubby), Triple double
Best Time Of Day
8 AM – 4 PM
View archived Green River fishing reports here
Location
Area Small Streams
Overview
Some of the small streams in the area have been warming up. Check the water temperature before fishing so you’re not endangering fish. Temps in the high 50s to 60s are not ideal. There are safer, and colder rivers in Utah so stick to those.
Latest Flows
For up to date stream flows you can check out: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ut/nwis/current/?type=flow
Fishing
ok
Current Hatches
Midges and PMDs and Caddis, Hoppers
Best Techniques
Nymphing Dries, Dry and Dropper
Best Time Of Day
9 Am. to 8 Pm.
View archived small streams fishing reports here.
Location
Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam
Overview
The Green is back to a good flow of 1830 cfs. The fishing is excellent. In the AM fish yellow sallies. Transition to PMDs through the morning to the afternoon. The terrestrial bite is also happening, so the bigger flies are working. Streamers could work for you too. Go fish it, because they’re eating well.
Latest Flows
~1830 cfs
Fishing
Excellent
Current Hatches
Yellow Sallies and PMDs
Best Techniques
Nymphing
Dry-Dropper
Flies
Nymphs:
Iron Sally, Prince Nymph, Yellow Sallie Nymph, Split Case PMD, Hunchback PMD
Dries:
Goldie Hawn, Yellow Stimulator, Yellow PMX, Cripple PMD, Terrestrials (Hoppers, Ants, Beetles, Chubby)
Best Time Of Day
8 AM – 4 PM
View archived Green River fishing reports here
Location
Weber River
Overview
The Weber is still flowing at 200 cfs. There are caddis, PMDs, and midges. The fishing is “slow” until the early afternoon PMD hatch. Try fishing PMD nymphs before, during, and after the hatch.
Latest Flows
~200 cfs below Rockport Reservoir
Fishing
Slower
Current Hatches
Midges, Caddis, PMD
Best Techniques:
Nymphing
Nymphs
Bigger sows 12-16, Split Case PMD size 18-20, BH Magic fly size 18-20, tiny midges
Best Time Of Day
10 AM to 6PM
View archived Weber river fishing reports here.
Location
Lower Provo River
Overview
The Lower Provo has risen flowing around 615 cfs. Its a higher flow, dificult wading so be careful. Various “Junk Food” flies are still working, and the PMDs are hatching midday. The hatch should start around 11ish. Try fishing the emerger patterns. The Tuber hatch is in full effect during the middle and later part of the day.
Recent Flows
~615 cfs.
Fishing
Good
Current Hatches
PMD
Midges
Best Techniques
PMD Nymphs, PMD Emergers, Zebra Midges, Sow Bugs. Worms, Small stones
Best Time Of Day
7PM – 4PM
View archived lower Provo fishing reports here.
