Utah Fly Fishing Reports

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Weber River Fishing Report 03/25/2018

Location

Weber River

Overview

Water levels on the Weber between Rockport and Echo are great right now. For those of you who want more solitude the Weber is a good alternative. Fishing could be good and although the hatch is a little bit more sporadic this time of the year you could surprised with a great midge or baetis hatch.  Sow bugs, some small midges, and beatis are your best nymphs this time of year.  Try a lightly weighted streamer early and late or during the overcast days.

Latest Flows

100 CFS near Wanship

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Midges and blue winged olives.

Best Techniques

Nymphs, streamers, and dry flies

Best Time Of Day

11 AM -5 PM

View archived Weber river fishing reports here.

Green River Fishing Report 03/25/2018

 

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 good midge hatch and some Baetis have been hatching.  Look for fish to be sipping on midges in the slow back eddies and scum lines.  The water is cold so fish do not move far to take a dry fly this time of the year.  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 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 some Baetis are out too.  Depending on the day you can also see some caddis and  tiny black stones.  March is a great time to get out and find solitude on the river before the mid April rush.

Latest Flows

1800 CFS.

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Baetis (BWO) and Midges

Best Techniques

Streamer fishing 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

Middle Provo River Fishing Report 03/25/2018

Location

Middle Provo River

Overview

Late March is a fantastic time to get out on the Middle Provo.  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.

Lower Provo River Fishing Report 03/25/2018

Location

Lower Provo River

Overview

Late March throughout April is a fantastic time to get out on the Lower.  The flow on the lower Provo is around 200 CFS.  The fishing has been decent and the baetis fishing should turn on any day now.  Nymphing has been the most productive method, but fish are rising occasionally along the edges and soft seams. The midges are hatching and some baetis are coming off mid day.  Sow bugs in small sizes are also working. The tip for the lower is to give the streamers a shot during the low light periods, mornings, evenings, or on overcast days.  For those of you nymphing find a deep slower area and work the water until you find the depth and area with fish then stay there.  The fish are grouped together this time of the year. Expect light strikes and be prepared!

Recent Flows

203 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.

Green River Fishing Report 03/14/2018

 

Location

Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam

Overview

The fishing on the Green has been good. The river flows have been around 1800 CFS.  The midges and some Baetis have been hatching.  Look for fish to be sipping on midges in the slow back eddies and scum lines.  Streamers are better on sink tips and if you can change the tip around work a type 8 on upper A and type 6 lower A and  B. The hatches are happening best around mid day midges first and then some Baetis are out too. March is a great time to get out and find solitude on the river before the mid April rush.

Latest Flows

1800 CFS.

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Baetis(BWO) and Midges

Best Techniques

Streamer fishing and some Dry fly fishing

Best Time Of Day

9 AM to 5 PM