Utah Fly Fishing Reports

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Lower Provo River Fishing Report 03/14/2018

Location

Lower Provo River

Overview

Mid to late March throughout April is a fantastic time to get out on the Lower.  The flow on the lower Provo is around 150 CFS. The fishing has been good . Nymphing has been the most productive method, but fish are rising occasionally along the edges of the soft seams. The midges are hatching and some Baetis, 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, fish are grouped together and not moving much to eat the small nymphs. Expect light strikes and be prepared!

Recent Flows

150 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 pmd, 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

9 am to 4 pm

View archived lower Provo fishing reports here.

Middle Provo River Fishing Report 03/14/2018

Location

Middle Provo River

Overview

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.  Our first major hatch of midges has begun with the buffalo midges and blue wings are being spotted as well.  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: 183 CFS

Fishing

Great

Current Hatches

Midges and Baetis

Best Patterns

Ray charles, purple zebra midge, bling midge, purple juju baetis, cluster midge, hanging midge, very small Griffiths gnat, small grey RS 2, Morgans midge, small para cluster midge, very small para Adams, jujubee midge and Barrs emerger.

Best Time Of Day

 

The best time for nymphs and dries has been mid day, streamers early and late.

View archived provo river fishing reports here.

Weber River Fishing Report 03/14/2018

Location

Weber River

Overview

Water levels on the Weber are decent right now. For those of you who want more solitude and less busy fishing conditions the Weber is right for that now. Fishing will be good, approach the deeper runs with caution try not to spook the fish before getting your line wet. Sow bugs, some small midges, and beatis are your best bet. try lightly weighted streamer early and late or during the overcast days.

Latest Flows

77 CFS.

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Midges and blue winged olives.

Best Techniques

Nymphs, streamers, and dry flies

Best Time Of Day

10 AM -4 PM

View archived Weber river fishing reports here.

Weber River Fishing Report 01/23/2018

Location

Weber River

Overview

Water levels on the Weber are super low right now. For those of you who want more solitude and less busy fishing conditions the Weber is right for that now. Fishing will be challenging at best, approach the deeper runs with caution try not to spook the fish before getting your line wet. Sow bugs and some small midges are your best bet. try lightly weighted streamer early and late or during the overcast days.

Latest Flows

30 CFS.

Fishing

?

Current Hatches

Midges

Best Techniques

 

Best Time Of Day

 

View archived Weber river fishing reports here.

Middle Provo River Fishing Report 01/23/2018

Location

Middle Provo River

Overview

Most of our angling of late has been on the Middle Provo. Fishing has been good but varied depending on conditions and location. Sunny days have been productive on nymphs, midges and sow bugs in very small sizes, as the guides say start at size 20 and work even smaller from there. Cloudy days with calm conditions have been the best for dry fly fishing, once again keep the flies small size 22 and 24, if you can see them fish even smaller, size 28 Griffiths gnat will get them well, but you need fighter pilot vision to see them. Streamers have been catching some but on a very limited basis, best on the overcast days or other low light conditions. Nice days on the weekends have produced full parking lots, sorry, but weekdays have been less crowded. Stormy days have been the least busy. Most of the anglers are working the water closer to the Jordanelle Dam, the further downstream you travel the less anglers you should see. The hot tip for the Middle has been fishing the lower part of the river, less anglers and less fishing pressure and more productive nymph fishing, some rainbows also. Try a small purple zebra midge 22 or 24 and work the water carefully making sure you cover all the likely spots and depths. Once again fish are in groups and where you find one you should find some more also. Not too long to wait now and we should see some larger midges and a big improvement in the dry fly action. When it happens we will update this report.

Latest Flows

At the dam: 150 CFS.

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Midges, and some Baetis

Best Patterns

Ray charles, purple zebra, bling midge purple juju baetis, cluster midge, hanging midge, very small Griffiths gnat, small grey RS 2, Morgans small para midge, very small para Adams, jujubee midge and Barrs, emerger.

Best Time Of Day

 

The best time for nymphs and dries has been mid day, streamers early and late.

View archived provo river fishing reports here.