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.

Provo River Fishing Report

Releases from Jordanelle are at 145 CFS. At Charleston the river is flowing at 167 CFS. Below Deer Creek the flows are at 188 CFS. River temperatures are around 45 degrees Fahrenheit. Flows on the river are lower than what they have been so start looking for fish in the deeper pockets, pools, and riffles.

As with all of our other streams and rivers, look for midge activity earlier in the day and as the day progresses expect to see a good amount of Baetis activity and a few October caddis. The dry fly fishing has been pretty good between 12 and 3. Some ants and terrestrials are still around so if you want to fish a hopper, move around and fish these flies in the faster pocket water. With the cooler temperatures the streamer fishing should be starting to pick up.

When fishing the Provo, have small sow bugs (18-20), bling midge (22), cardinal midge (22-24), zebra midge (18-22), buckskin caddis (18), prince nymph (18), pheasant tail (18-22), Barr’s BWO emerger (20-22). For dries, have a few Winger BWO (20-22), Mother Shucker (24), some assorted terrestrials, and a few large caddis.

Brown trout are beginning to spawn. 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.

Weber River Fishing Report

Above Rockport, the Weber River is flowing at around 70 CFS. Water releases from Rockport Reservoir are at 28 CFS. By Coalville the flows are around 17 CFS. Below Echo the Weber is flowing at .93 CFS. The river is flowing at 149 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 beginning to spawn. Please be mindful of spawning fish.