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 279 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 spawning. Please be mindful of spawning fish and their redds.

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.

Green River Fishing Report

Fall has made its way to the Green, but a high pressure system has settled it. It has been rather pleasant on the river. Enjoy the gorgeous weather while it lasts. Flows on the river have stabilized to a daytime flow of 924 CFS and a nighttime bump up to 2,000 CFS. The water being released from the dam is around 45 degrees Fahrenheit.

The streamer fishing has been heating up. My best colors have been white and gold, olive and copper, and black and peacock. Terrestrial fishing has started to slow down, but is still good on the lower river. Hoppers, beetles, and crickets have been working. If they are not eating the big bug, try trailing a smaller ant behind the hopper. Midges are around first thing in the morning, as the day progresses you will see some Psuedocloeon and Baetis coming out and some October caddis making an appearance. Expect to see more and more Baetis in the coming days. From the boat, I like to target the Baetis sipping fish with a dry dropper rig. These fish are very spooky so if you are targeting them, a stealthy approach is key. I’ll use a hopper that I can see trailed by a small Baetis or gray midge. I have found Mercer’s missing link fly to be doing the trick when targeting the risers from the bank. For nymphs this time of the year you will want to have small gray scuds (18-20), small gray and brown WD 40’s (20-24), gray soft hackle (18-20) radiation Baetis (18-20), zebra midge (18-20), Frenchie (16), and a variety of San Juan Worms from Secret Riffle down.

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