Utah Fly Fishing Reports

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Lower Provo River Fishing Report 04/12/2018

Location

Lower Provo River

Overview

April is a fantastic time to get out on the Lower.  The flow on the Lower Provo is around 289 CFS.  The baetis are hatching and fish and keyed in on them.  Nymphing until the hatch has been quite productive and once the hatch gets going the dry fly fishing can be excellent. Midges are hatching in the morning and the baetis are coming off mid day.  Dry dropper fishing with a larger cluster midge in the morning with a zebra midge dropper can produce some nice fish in the morning and then switching to a baetis dry once the hatch gets going to target the rising fish. Sow bugs in smaller sizes are also working.

Recent Flows

289 CFS

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Baetis (BWO) and Midges.

Best Techniques

Nymphs: Size 18-22

Sow bugs, bling midge, disco midge, juju midge, bwo barr emerger, juju baetis, split case bwo, mayhem emerger,

Dry flies: Size 20-26

BWOs: 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

10 am to 5 pm

View archived lower Provo fishing reports here.

Middle Provo River Fishing Report 04/12/2018

Location

Middle Provo River

Overview

Fishing continues to be great on the Middle Provo right now.  The days are longer, the temperatures are warmer, and the fish are active.  The midge hatch is still great and more and more beatis are beginning to hatch.  Dry fly fishing can be fantastic depending on the day and the nymph and streamer fishing is quite productive as well.  Cloudy days will bring out the beatis and sunny days will bring out the midges.  The middle of the day into the afternoon is still the best time to hit the river in the Spring.  If you get there early or stay late the streamer fishing has been good before and after the hatch.

Latest Flows

Dam: 146 CFS

Charleston: 185 CFS

Fishing

Great

Current Hatches

Midges and Baetis

Best Patterns

Nymphs 18-22

Sow Bug, Ray Charles, Zebra Midges in black or purple, Bling Midge in tan or gray, Cardinal Midge, Juju Baetis, Barr Emerger, RS2, WD40.

Dries 18-22

Mother Shucker, Cluster Midge, Hanging Midge, Griffiths Gnat, Para Adams, CDC Baetis Dun, Winger Baetis, Baetis Cripple.

Best Time Of Day

10 AM – 5 PM.

View archived provo river fishing reports here.

Green River Fishing Report 04/12/2018

 

Location

Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam

Overview

The fishing on the Green has been good. The river flows have been around 1800 CFS throughout the day.  There has been a great midge hatch and the Baetis have been hatching pretty thick in the afternoon.  Look for fish to be sipping on midges and baetis in the slow back eddies and scum lines.  The water is still cold so fish do not move far to eat a dry fly.  Smaller tippet and persistence pays off when fishing dry flies, but it can be quite rewarding and as water temperatures increase the bite will just get better and better.  Streamers and nymphs have been the most productive method of producing fish lately.   Sink tips and a slow strip will produce some great fish.  Lighter colors on bright days (white, gold, ginger) and darker colors on dark days (olive and black).   The hatches are happening best around mid day midges first and then  Baetis.  Depending on the day you can also see some caddis and  tiny black stones.  Now is a great time to get out to the Green River and the fishing will only get better throughout the remainder of the month.

Latest Flows

1800 CFS.

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Baetis (BWO) and Midges

Best Techniques

Streamer fishing, Nymphing, and some dry fly fishing

Flies

Streamers:  Articulated Goldie, Circus Peanut, Dungeon, Zonker, Wooly Bugger, Sculpin Leech, Cheech Leech.

Dries:

Midges 18-22

Para Cluster Midge, Matt’s Midge, Griffith’s Gnat, Mother Shucker

Baetis 16-20

Para Adams, CDC Baetis, Blue Wing Cripple, Trailing Shuck Baetis, Baetis Dun

Nymphs

16-20

Flashback Scud, Black Zebra Midge, JuJu Baetis, Gray Soft Hackle

Best Time Of Day

10 AM to 5 PM

Small Streams Fishing Report 04-12-2018

Location

Area Small Streams

Overview

Utah’s many small streams are beginning to show signs of spring right now.  Midges and blue wings are the main hatch right now, but you can also see some caddis activity and some tiny black stones.  Fish are starting to become much more active with the warmer temperatures.  Now is a great time to get out and explore some off the beaten path haunts.  We haven’t had much snow this year, but be wary of snow drifts and mud when you are driving around.  A few fisherman are known to drive into fishing holes and get stuck on the way out this time of the year due to the ground thawing throughout the day.  Also if you are on a freestone stream, know that as runoff occurs throughout the day it will discolor the water and turn the fishing off with the murky conditions.

Latest Flows

For up to date stream flows you can check out: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ut/nwis/current/?type=flow

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Midges and Baetis(BWO)

Best Techniques

Single dry fly or dry dropper rigs

Best Time Of Day

11 AM to 5 PM

View archived small streams fishing reports here.

Small Streams Fishing Report 03-25-2018

Location

Area Small Streams

Overview

Utah’s many small streams are beginning to show signs of spring right now.  Midges and blue wings are the main hatch right now, but you can also see some caddis activity and some tiny black stones.  Fish are starting to become much more active with the warmer temperatures.  Now is a great time to get out and explore some off the beaten path haunts.  We haven’t had much snow this year, but be wary or snow drifts and mud when you are driving around.  A few fisherman are known to drive into fishing holes and get stuck on the way out this time of the year due to the ground thawing throughout the day.  Also if you are on a freestone stream know that as runoff occurs throughout the day it will discolor the water and turn the fishing off with the murky conditions.

Latest Flows

For up to date stream flows you can check out: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ut/nwis/current/?type=flow

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Midges and Baetis(BWO)

Best Techniques

Single dry fly or dry dropper rigs

Best Time Of Day

11 AM to 5 PM

View archived small streams fishing reports here.