Utah Fly Fishing Reports

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Small Streams Fishing Report 6-28-2017

Location

Area Small Streams

Overview

The time we have all been waiting for is finally on our doorstep! Our local small streams have started to shape up as the runoff has begun to subside.  The freestones have really come down in flow and are running cool, clear and ready to fish.  With this seasons mega runoff expect your favorite runs to have changed considerably-It’s a great time to get out and explore the rivers to find a few new “favorite runs.” Some of the smaller tail waters are still running a tad higher than normal, but are fishing well enough to make the trip out worth it. Expect to see some really nice hatches over the next few weeks.  Make sure you have plenty of Green Drakes, Golden Stones, and Yellow Sally’s, but make sure you don’t rule out PMD’s and Caddis-especially later in the day.  It is also not a bad idea to throw terrestrials like beetles, ants and crickets between the hatches.    For up to date stream flows you can check out http://data.cuwcd.com/data/reservoirs/index.htm or https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ut/nwis/current/?type=flow&group_key=basin_cd

Latest Flows

 

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Green Drakes, Golden Stones, Yellow Sally’s, PMD’s and Caddis.

Terrestrial fishing should produce a few fish as well.

Best Techniques

Single dry fly or dry dropper rigs

Best Time Of Day

10 AM to 6 PM

View archived small streams fishing reports here.

Small Streams Fishing Report 5-9-2017

Location

Area Small Streams

Overview

Most of the high alpine freestone streams and lakes in the Uintas are frozen over and unfishable.  Some of the smaller tailwaters are running low and clear.  You might come across a caddis, blue wing olive, or midge hatch.  Ice off is happening on a lot of local lakes, which can mean some excellent streamer fishing as well as some good dry dropper fishing with terrestrials and callebeatis.  For up to date stream flows you can check out http://data.cuwcd.com/data/reservoirs/index.htm or https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ut/nwis/current/?type=flow&group_key=basin_cd

Latest Flows

 

Fishing

Decent

Current Hatches

Caddis, Midges, and Blue Wing Olives

Best Techniques

Dry dropper or streamers

Best Time Of Day

10 AM to 6 PM

View archived small streams fishing reports here.

Weber River Fishing Report 5-9-2017

Location

Weber River

Overview

The Weber below Rockport is running a little high and off color for this time of year.  However, caddis are on the water.  The caddis will begin to come off before noon on SUNNY days and last throughout the evening.  The best time to target rising fish is in the afternoon and into the evening.  Look for risers in soft seams along the banks as well as anywhere where there is some sort of overhanging shrub.  If fish are not rising try nymphing using a sow bug or San Juan worm attractor trailed by a caddis or midge nymph.

Latest Flows

240 CFS

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Midges and Caddis

Best Techniques

Nymphs: Size 16-22

Sow bugs, prince nymph, birds nest, mercury caddis, latex caddis, bead head drifting little weedy, zebra midges, mercury midge, bling midge, juju beatis, barr emerger, beatis nymph.

Streamers: Size 4-12

Wooly bugger, zonker, sparkle minnow.

Dries: Size 14-18

Hemmingway caddis,  Matthew’s X caddis, peacock caddis, elk hair caddis, Henry’s Fork caddis

Best Time Of Day

11 AM – Dark

View archived Weber river fishing reports here.

Lower Provo River Fishing Report 5-9-2017

Location

Lower Provo River

Overview

The Lower Provo is flowing high for this time of the year.  Blue wings are on the water.  Look for risers in the slower seems and back eddies. Nymphing has been producing some nice fish.  Try using sow bugs, san juan worms, midges, and beatis patterns.  The midge hatch has been starting earlier in the morning and the blue wings have been coming off in the middle of the day.

Latest Flows

1,100 CFS

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Midges and some Blue Wings.

Best Techniques

Nymphs: Size 18-22

Sow bugs, zebra midges, bling midge, disco midge, juju midge, juju beatis, beatis nymph, barr emerger.

Dry flies: Size 18-22

Cluster midge, CDC midge, Griffith’s gnat, Winger beatis, Extended body beatis, CDC beatis, Beatis cripple

Streamers : Size 4-12

Zonker, wooly bugger, sculpzilla, sparkle minnow

Best Time Of Day

9 AM – 5 PM

View archived lower Provo fishing reports here.

Middle Provo River Fishing Report 5-9-2017

Location

Middle Provo River

Overview

Flows have increased on the Middle Provo river.  There has been a good midge hatch and some blue wings are on the river.  You might also come across some Mother’s Day caddis on the water.  With the higher flow target the slower moving water and look for risers in the back eddies.  If you are nymphing try using a San Juan worm  or larger sow bug as your attractor pattern and trail that fly with a midge or a blue wing nymph.  Be mindful of the high flows and make sure you get your footing before trying to wade into the river.

Latest Flows

At the dam 642 CFS

Charleston 775 CFS

Fishing

Good

Current Hatches

Midges and Blue Wings

Best Techniques

Dry Flies: Size 18-22

Mother shucker, Matt’s midge, CDC midge, hanging midge, Griffith’s gnat, CDC beatis, beatis cripple, winger BWO.

Nymphs: Size 18-22

Sow bugs, bling midge, disco midge, KF flasher, juju midge, zebra midge, juju beatis, barr emerger, beatis nymph.

Streamers: Size 4-12

Wooly bugger, sparkle minnow, zonker, sculpzilla.

Best Time Of Day

9 AM – 6 PM

View archived provo river fishing reports here.