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 :

Green River Fishing Report 04/27/2018

 

Location

Green River Below Flaming Gorge Dam

Overview

The fishing on the Green has been great. For the past few days the flows have started out at around 1200 CFS and have increased to 2200 CFS around 10 AM.  This has led to quite a bit of moss getting stirred up, but has not really effected the hatches.  The midge hatch is still very thick throughout the day and the Baetis are still going strong although some days are better than others.  Look for fish to be sipping on midges and baetis in the slow back eddies and scum lines.  The water is still cold, 42 degrees Fahrenheit, so fish are not suspended as much as usual for this time of year and will not move far to eat a dry fly.  That being said, the dry dropper fishing and single point dry fly fishing is pretty good from midday into the evening. Smaller tippet and persistence pays off when fishing dry flies.  Nymphing has been the most productive method of producing fish lately.  The streamer bite has been pretty good on overcast days and in the afternoons when they bump the flows. 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 10 AMmidges 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.

Latest Flows

1200-2200 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, Purple Zebra Midge, JuJu Baetis, Baetis nymph, Pheasant Tail, Gray Soft Hackle

Best Time Of Day

10 AM to 7 PM

Weber River Fishing Report 04/12/2018

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 may be surprised with a great midge or baetis hatch.  Sow bugs, small midges, beatis, and some cased caddis are your best nymphs this time of year.  Try a lightly weighted streamer early and late or during the overcast days.

Latest Flows

62 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.

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