Read the latest small streams fishing reports here. The fishing reports include an overview of the fishing, the latest flows, general rating of the fishing, the current hatches that we have encountered, the best techniques that are producing and the most productive times of day. Below you will find a list with the latest small stream fishing reports. The most recent fishing report is at the top and includes older fishing reports below the most recent reports, so that you can see how the fishing has been in previous weeks and months. If you don’t see what you are looking for and want the most current information on conditions and what is happening on Utah’s small streams, give us a call at the shop 1-435-658-1166 or contact us here.

Small Streams Fishing Report 11-06-2018

Location

Area Small Streams

Overview

Fall is here. Small streams can be hit or miss this time of year. Fishing is dependent on flows (or lack there of) and temps. Be on the lookout for spawning Brown and Brook trout and try to avoid their redds. Unfortunately, due to the Dollar Ridge Fire the Strawberry Pinnacles access road is closed and we expect there to be a pretty substantial fish kill.

Latest Flows

Most small streams are at their winter flows for the year (17cfs seems to be a common theme). For up to date stream flows you can check out: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/ut/nwis/current/?type=flow

Fishing

Great

Current Hatches

Midges, BWOs, Caddis, Tricos, Ants, Crickets, and Hoppers.

Best Techniques

Single dry fly or dry dropper rigs, streamers

Best Time Of Day

10 AM to 4 PM

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Small Streams Fishing Report 09-02-2018

Location

Area Small Streams

Overview

Late Summer into early Fall is time to get out on Utah’s small streams.  Enjoy them before Winter sets in!  It’s terrestrial season.  Throw hoppers, ants, or stimulators.  Look for midges and tricos in the mornings and you will also still see some PMD’s mid day and Caddis activity in the evenings.  Unfortunately, due to the Dollar Ridge Fire the Strawberry Pinnacles access road is closed and we expect there to be a pretty substantial fish kill.

Latest Flows

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

Fishing

Great

Current Hatches

Midges, PMDs, Caddis, Tricos, Ants, Crickets, and Hoppers.

Best Techniques

Single dry fly or dry dropper rigs

Best Time Of Day

8 AM to 8 PM

View archived small streams fishing reports here.

Small Streams Fishing Report 08-11-2018

Location

Area Small Streams

Overview

It’s terrestrial season. Utah’s small stream fishing is great right now.  Look for midges and tricos in the mornings and you will also still see some PMD’s mid day and Caddis activity in the evenings.  Fishing can be awesome.  Unfortunately, due to the Dollar Ridge Fire the Strawberry Pinnacles access road is closed and we expect there to be a pretty substantial fish kill.

Latest Flows

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

Fishing

Great

Current Hatches

Midges, PMDs, Caddis, Tricos, Ants, Crickets, and Hoppers.

Best Techniques

Single dry fly or dry dropper rigs

Best Time Of Day

8 AM to 8 PM

View archived small streams fishing reports here.

Small Streams Fishing Report 06-07-2018

Location

Area Small Streams

Overview

Utah’s small stream fishing is great right now.  Fish are  much more active with the warmer temperatures.  Depending on where you go, you can find some cicadas, stone flies, golden stones, midges, caddis, and PMDs.  Drakes are just around the corner.  Now is a great time to get out and explore some off the beaten path haunts.

Latest Flows

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

Fishing

Great

Current Hatches

Midges, PMDs, Caddis, Cicadas, Stoneflies, Ants, and Crickets

Best Techniques

Single dry fly or dry dropper rigs

Best Time Of Day

8 AM to 8 PM

View archived small streams fishing reports here.

Small Streams Fishing Report 04-27-2018

Location

Area Small Streams

Overview

Utah’s small stream fishing can be great right now.  Midges and blue wings are the main hatch, but you can see caddis activity and also tiny black stones.  Fish are  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.  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, Baetis(BWO), Caddis, and Tiny Black Stones

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.