Small Stream Fishing Report

We have seen our first snow in the high country and more is on its way. Some fisheries in the Uintas, Boulder Mountains, and even the high country along the Wasatch Front should be good to fish for at least a few more weeks. Time is limited though as ice is beginning to form and snow is beginning to add up in the higher elevations.

With the shorter days and the colder temperatures, fish in the high country lakes will be cruising the shore lines looking for food, which makes bank fishing a great option. Target these fish with small streamers or attractor dry flies.

When fishing the high mountain streams you will still see some terrestrials around. I like to fish these waters with a dry dropper rig. Use and ant, hopper, or beetle to hold up a bead head nymph. You will see some midge, caddis, and Baetis activity in the high country. Nymphs that I have been using are zebra midges, caddis larva, and bead head pheasant tails.

Brown trout are spawning. Please be mindful of spawning fish and their redds.

Weber River Fishing Report

Above Rockport, the Weber River is flowing at around 85 CFS. Water releases from Rockport Reservoir are at 23.6 CFS. By Coalville the flows are around 21.2 CFS. Below Echo the Weber is flowing at .84 CFS. The river is flowing at 138 CFS once it gets to Ogden. With the low flows along the Interstate 80 stretch, my recommendation is that if you are going to fish the Weber, fish it down by Mountain Green or above Rockport Reservoir.

If you are fishing the Weber, bring sow bugs (16-18), Caddis Larva (16-18), zebra midges (18), baetis (20-22), and some small streamers (olive, white, or black).

Brown trout are spawning. Please be mindful of spawning fish and their redds.

Southwest Wyoming Fishing Report

High pressure has set in and the daily highs have been quite nice. There is still quite a bit of moss in the river, but not nearly as bad as it was this time last year. Flows below Fontenelle Reservoir are currently around 995 CFS.

As with the Green below Flaming Gorge, the terrestrial fishing is still decent with hoppers, ants, beetles, and crickets. You will see midge activity early in the morning and some Baetis and caddis activity later in the day. Streamer fishing has been heating up. White and gold, ginger, olive and copper, and black and peacock have been my go to colors up north.

The Kokanee run is in full swing and contrary to popular belief, the brown trout spawn earlier in Wyoming than they do down in Utah. Please be mindful of spawning fish.

Utah Small Stream Fishing Report

Even though we have seen our first snow in the high country, the Uintas, Boulder Mountains, and even the high country along the Wasatch Front should be good to fish for at least a few more weeks, especially with the high pressure that is sitting on top of us right now. Escape from the inversion in the Salt Lake Valley and enjoy the warm weather while it lasts.

With the shorter days and the cooler temperatures, fish in the high country lakes will be cruising the shore lines looking for food, which makes bank fishing a great option. Target these fish with small streamers or attractor dry flies.

When fishing the high mountain streams you will still see some terrestrials around. I like to fish these waters with a dry dropper rig. Use and ant, hopper, or beetle to hold up a bead head nymph. You will see some midge, caddis, and Baetis activity in the high country. Nymphs that I have been using are zebra midges, caddis larva, and bead head pheasant tails.

Brown trout are beginning to spawn. Please be mindful of spawning fish.