Utah Fly Fishing Reports

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 :

Weber River Fishing Report 07/19/2018

Location

Weber River

Overview

The fishing on the Weber has been great with summer in full effect. Flows have been steady at 200 cfs and the fish are starting to look up. There have been some great PMD and caddis hatches starting in the afternoon and continuing through dusk. Sometimes these fish are tricky, so make sure to have a good presentation. Study the fish before casting and take note of patterns and behavior when they are eating dry flies. This kind of due diligence is usually the difference between anglers that are able to catch these tricky fish and those that are not. Nymphing remains consistent in the mornings with very high catch rates some days. When fishing dry flies – PMDs and Caddis are going to be your go to patterns for this time of year. Come on into the shop and we can help you pick some specific patterns that are effective when fishing these bugs. We aren’t necessarily in terrestrial season yet, but it is never a bad idea to try fishing the big bugs on the banks. When nymph fishing – Sow bugs, caddis larva, pmd emergers, and midges are all producing right now.

Latest Flows

200 CFS below Rockport Reservoir

Fishing

Great

Current Hatches

PMD’s and Caddis

Dries:

  • Last Chance Cripple
  • Tan Elk Hair Caddis
  • CDC PMD

Nymphs:

  • Rainbow Tailwater Sow Bug
  • Buckskin Caddis
  • Flashback PMD Emerger

Best Techniques

Nymphs, streamers, and dry flies

Best Time Of Day

8 AM – Dark

View archived Weber river fishing reports here.

Lower Provo River Fishing Report 07/19/2018

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.

Middle Provo River Fishing Report 06/07/2018

Guide and client playing a fish on the Provo River

Location

Middle Provo River

Overview

The flows on the Middle Provo are high right now.  Be careful when wading.  Nymphing or streamer fishing will be your most productive means of catching fish.  The midge hatch continues early in the morning and late in the day.  Look for some caddis activity and some PMD activity on the sunny days.  The middle of the day into the afternoon is still the best time to hit the river in the Spring.  Due to the flows, try using a San Juan worm as your point fly and either a midge, caddis, or PMD as your other nymph.   If you get there early or stay late the streamer fishing has been good.

Latest Flows

Dam: 628 CFS

Charleston: 585 CFS

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Some Caddis, a few PMDs

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

Mother Shucker, Cluster Midge, Hanging Midge, Griffiths Gnat, Para Adams, Peacock Caddis, X Caddis, Cutter Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis.

Best Time Of Day

10 AM – 6 PM.

View archived provo river fishing reports here.

Lower Provo River Fishing Report 06/07/2018

Location

Lower Provo River

Overview

The flow on the Lower Provo is around 580 CFS.  This makes wade fishing a little bit more difficult.  With the higher flows, nymphing is the most productive way to fish the Lower Provo right now. Midges are hatching in the morning and evenings and some PMDs are beginning to come off later in the day.  Sow bugs in smaller sizes are also working.

Recent Flows

580 CFS

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Midges and some PMDs.

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

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)

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

8 AM – Dark

View archived lower Provo fishing reports here.

Weber River Fishing Report 06/07/2018

Location

Weber River

Overview

Water levels on the Weber between Rockport and Echo are great for fishing right now. The Mother’s Day Caddis are dwindling, but the evening caddis dry fly fishing can still be fantastic.  There has been some PMD activity and with the warmer weather the yellow sallies should be starting to move.  For those of you who want more solitude the Weber is a great alternative. Sow bugs, small midges, PMDs, and some cased caddis are your best nymphs this time of year.  Try a lightly weighted streamer early or during the overcast days.

Latest Flows

210 CFS near Wanship

Fishing

Great

Current Hatches

Caddis.

Best Techniques

Nymphs, streamers, and dry flies

Best Time Of Day

8 AM – Dark

View archived Weber river fishing reports here.