Southwest Wyoming Fishing Report

We had a wet spring so the mosquitoes are in full force. Pack plenty of bug spray. The fishing has been great and will remain that way for another week or so. Warmer river temps in the coming days and low water will start to limit your fishing opportunities. Flows below Fontenelle Reservoir are currently at 900 CFS. The reason for the low flows this summer is that the USBR is trying to increase the pool elevation of the reservoir to optimize a bathymetric survey. Bathymetric surveys allow us to measure the depth of a water body as well as map the underwater features of a water body.

Besides mosquitoes, you will find Midges, Drakes, Caddis, PMD’s, Yellow Sallies, and Golden Stones. For dry flies, Chubby Chernobyl Ants in a size 8-12, Film Critic PMD in a size 16, Peacock Caddis in a size 14-18, Midges in a size 20, Yellow Sallies in size 14-16, hoppers, and ants. For nymphs, Pheasant tails in a size 16, Mitchell’s Split Case in a size 16, Golden Stones in a size 10-12, Scuds in a size 14, Prince Nymphs or other caddis in a size 14-16.

You can still find great streamer fishing early in the morning or in the evenings.

Utah Small Stream Fishing Report

Right now is the time to be off exploring the small streams that Utah has to offer. Runoff is through and the weather is beautiful.

Expect the usual July hatches. Green Drakes, PMD’s, Yellow Sallies, Golden Stones, Caddis, and Midges. You will also see some Cicadas still flying around. Don’t be afraid to throw hoppers and ants as well.

Enjoy the great weather and great high elevation fishing. Don’t forget to bring mosquito repellant!

Weber River Fishing Report

Water releases from Rockport Reservoir are at 185 CFS. By Coalville the flows are around 175 CFS. Below Echo the Weber is flowing at 499 CFS. Throughout the I 84 canyon the Weber is quite fishable, but you will encounter tubers throughout the middle of the day. It is flowing at 90 CFS once it gets to Ogden.

Summertime hatches are in full swing. Expect to see midges and caddis in the early morning, PMD’s and Yellow Sallies mid day, and caddis again in the evenings.

For dry flies, I like a film critic PMD in a size 18, a Peacock Caddis in a size 16, and a Yellow Sally in a size 16. Don’t be afraid to try a small hopper or an ant. For nymphs, fish will aways eat a sow bug, try a small gray midge in the morning, Mitchell’s Split Case PMD in a size 18, Iron Sally in a size 16, and a Prince Nymph or other caddis pattern in a size 16.

Streamer fishing is always an option early in the morning or later in the evenings.

Weber River Fishing Report

Water releases from Rockport Reservoir are at 303 CFS. By Coalville the flows are around 562 CFS. Below Echo the Weber is flowing at 662 CFS. Throughout the I 84 canyon the Weber picks up a lot more water and is flowing at about 1,070 CFS once it gets to Ogden. Snowpack in the Weber River Drainage is no longer being reported, but there still is quite a bit of snow left in the mountains that has to melt.. Due to snowmelt the Upper and Lower Weber are kind of out of the picture for fishing. Flows have increased, but are still at a fishable level between Wanship and Coalville.

The high flows have limited most fishing on the Weber to either nymphing or tossing streamers. There are still some caddis around, but the Mother’s Day caddis hatch has come and gone. If I were heading out to the Weber I would try nymphing some Caddis Larva, midges, sow bugs, or a San Juan Worm. In terms of streamers, I would stick to smaller zonkers or sculpzillas in white, olive, or tan. Find the soft seams and focus most of your attention on that slower water. That is where the fish will hold in the higher flows.