Green River Fishing Report

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

“As of October 3, 2023 (end of day), Flaming Gorge Reservoir pool elevation is 6029.67 feet, which amounts to 89 percent of live storage capacity. Unregulated inflow volume for the month of September is approximately 67,000 acre-feet (af), which is 145 percent of the average September unregulated inflow volume. Current average daily releases are approximately 1,700 cfs.

Flaming Gorge Dam operations are in an average hydrologic classification for the month of October and are projected to remain in the average hydrologic classification through the remainder of the base flow period. The summer base flow period ended on September 30, 2023. The autumn average daily release decreased from 1,960 cfs to 1,700 cfs and remains within the average hydrologic classification range of 1,500 cfs to 2,400 cfs in Reach 2, measured at the Jensen USGS Gage. This data is considered the most likely scenario given the current forecast, is general, and is subject to changing conditions.

The October unregulated inflows into Flaming Gorge for the next three months projects near average. October, November, and December forecasted unregulated inflow volumes amount to 60,000 af (113 percent of average), 56,000 af (113 percent of average), and 39,000 af (118 percent of average), respectively.”

What this means:

Flows are fluctuating between 887 CFS and 2,200 CFS. At 10 AM flows begin to increase from 887 CFS to 1,622 CFS. At 2 AM flows increase to 2,200 CFS. At 6 AM they drop back down to 887 CFS. I would prefer that the flows would increase earlier in the morning to capitalize on the higher flows longer, but this is what we are given for the time being.

The terrestrial bite has been phenomenal, but the colder temperatures should rapidly bring the bite to a close. As the terrestrial bite diminishes the streamer bite should pick up even more. It has been quite good at first light and decent in the evening. There are some October caddis around, Pseudos, Baetis, and midges are also on the menu.

All in all the fishing remains great on the Green.

Southwest Wyoming Fishing Report

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

“As of October 02, 2023, the Fontenelle Reservoir pool elevation is 6499.40 feet, which amounts to 85 percent of live storage capacity. Inflows for the month of September totaled approximately 51,177 acre-feet (af) or 128 percent of average.

Current release rate is set at 1,100 cfs. Winter base flow release will be set in mid-November after receiving the November forecasts. Winter base flow will be set to a constant release rate from mid-November to approximately mid-March, depending on winter icing conditions. Pending hydrology, winter releases will be approximately 1,150 cfs.

The October final forecast for unregulated inflows into Fontenelle for the next three months projects near average conditions. October, November, and December Most Probable inflow volumes amount to 50,000 af (111 percent of average), 45,000 af (107 percent of average), and 35,000 af (109 percent of average), respectively.”

What this means:

Releases from Fontenelle Reservoir are currently at 973 CFS. Water temps are around 52.5 degrees Fahrenheit.

The moss is still a concern while fishing the Green, but the colder temperatures should help it clear up over the next few weeks. There still is some decent midge, baetis, and caddis activity. With the cooling temperatures the streamer bite should also begin to pick up.

Please be mindful of spawning fish.

Provo River Fishing Report

Dam releases below Jordanelle Reservoir are at 148 CFS. Flows in Charleston are at 165 CFS. Flows below Deer Creek Reservoir are at 144 CFS. Current water temperatures are around 49 degrees Fahrenheit.

The colder temps should make the streamer bite pick up on the Provo.

On sunny days there might still be some terrestrial opportunities and some October caddis showing up. Baetis and midges are moving as well as sow bugs.

Weber River Fishing Report

Releases out of Rockport Reservoir are currently at 216 CFS.

River flows by Coalville are currently at 231 CFS.

Releases out of Echo Reservoir are currently at 1.17 CFS.

River flows by Mountain Green are at approximately 90.7 CFS.

The Rockport to Echo stretch along I-80 is your best bet for fishing the Weber River. There is essentially no water coming out of Echo right now, but there are angling opportunities between Morgan and Ogden.

Streamer fishing on cloudy days can prove to be worthwhile. If the weather is nice there might be some opportunities for some terrestrial fishing or you might see some caddis still fluttering around. For nymphs plan on having some sow bugs, midges, cased caddis, and baetis in your box.

Please be mindful of spawning brown trout.