Southwest Wyoming Fishing Report

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

“As of December 04, 2023, the Fontenelle Reservoir pool elevation is 6493.36 feet, which amounts to 72 percent of live storage capacity. Inflows for the month of November totaled approximately 44,570 acre-feet (af) or 107 percent of average.

Current release rate is set at 1,175 cfs. This release shall remain constant throughout the winter base flow period, pending significant hydrological changes or emergencies. The winter base flow period is typically from mid-November and ending approximately mid-March, pending icing conditions in the Green River downstream of the dam this coming spring.

The December final forecast for unregulated inflows into Fontenelle for the next three months projects above average conditions. December, January, and February Most Probable inflow volumes amount to 38,000 af (119 percent of average), 35,000 af (117 percent of average), and 33,000 af (118 percent of average) respectively.”

What this means:

Releases from Fontenelle Reservoir are currently at 1,050 CFS.

The fish have began to move into their winter holding water. Look for fish in deeper runs. Slow stripping and swinging streamers and be quite productive some days.

Provo River Fishing Report

Dam releases below Jordanelle Reservoir are at 149 CFS. Flows in Charleston are at 165 CFS. Flows below Deer Creek Reservoir are at 180 CFS. Current water temperatures are around 42 degrees Fahrenheit.

Winter fishing conditions are fast approaching and the fish are moving into the deeper runs for the foreseeable future. There is some midge activity occurring midday and there are some rising fish that are targeting midges on the surface. Fish small midges, sow bugs, and some other attractor patterns. Don’t be afraid to cover water and through streamers through the deeper runs and cutbanks. You might be rewarded with some larger fish.

Please be mindful of spawning fish.

Weber River Fishing Report

Releases out of Rockport Reservoir are currently at 37 CFS.

River flows by Coalville are currently at 42 CFS.

Releases out of Echo Reservoir are currently at 162 CFS.

River flows by Mountain Green are at approximately 231 CFS.

Flows along the Interstate 80 stretch of the Weber have dropped significantly in recent days. Although it is still fishable at this flow, there are better places to go angling. The Interstate 84 stretch of the Weber is currently a lot more appealing. There has been decent midge activity during high pressure. Bring an assortment of midges and sow bugs with you. Don’t be afraid to swing some streamers in the deeper holes and runs as bigger fish might be looker for a bigger meal as Winter sets in.

Please be mindful of spawning brown trout.

Small Stream Fishing Report

Winter is setting in throughout Utah. Some small tailwaters have fishing access throughout the snowy months, but a lot of seasonal roads are now closed until Spring.