Spring is officially here and we are starting to see some bigger bugs out on the water.  Midges are still fishing great, but the Blue Wing Olive is starting to make an appearance.  The fish have been known to key into BWO’s, so don’t let them catch you off guard and be sure to have your blue wing box.

The flows on the Middle Provo River are still perfect at about 144cfs coming out of Jordanelle Dam.  Dry fly fishing is best from around 11am-2pm.  A small Griffiths Gnat or Morgan’s Midge will surely make some fish rise.  Evenings have also been producing fish and they have been willing to eat small midge patterns and sow bugs.

The water on the Lower Provo River is starting to rise with a flow of 124cfs coming out of Deer Creek.  With the recent warm temperatures, the flows will start to increase.  Be sure to check the flows for yourself before you head out.  The fish are stacked up and the fishing has been consistently good all spring.  You should expect the fish to eat sowbugs, midges and small blue wing patterns.

The Weber River is low!  It is hard to find good water on the Weber right now with only 25cfs coming out of Rockport Reservoir and about 5cfs coming out of Echo Reservoir.  All sections of the Weber River are really low, but you can still find some fish in deep buckets and holes.  

Overall,  Provo River Fly Fishing is excellent in the Spring with the emergence of the first major Mayfly hatch of the year the Blue Wing Olives  .  Utah gets plenty of spring hatches and the fish are actively feeding.  If you are interested in booking a trip with us,  please call (435) 487-9288 or click this link to Book A Trip.

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With the weather heating up the fish are beginning to become more active. March and April are some of the best times to be out on the river.  The fish are actively feeding on dry flies and emergers, but they are also always willing to eat a drifting nymph. The fish are still aggressive this time of year so streamers can be productive as well.

The Middle Provo has been right around 140 CFS all month and the flows are perfect.  The river is easy to cross in most places and there are plenty of deep holes for the fish to hide out in.  There is a good midge hatch around 11am and you can find rising trout any time after that.  The trout have been willing to eat size 18 Griffiths Gnats followed by a smaller size 22 emerger.  If you are planning on nymphing, small sow bugs and midge imitations have been successful, but don’t be scared to put something bigger on. There are plenty of larger mayfly nymphs and stoneflies in the water this time of year.

Similar to the Middle, the Lower Provo has also been fishing excellent.  The flows are a little low around 110 CFS, but we should start to see it rise in the near future.  Fish can be found in deeper holes and they aren’t as willing to eat off the top as the fish in the middle.

The flows on the Weber are low!  The fish are all concentrated in deep buckets and stay deep almost all day.  The river has still been productive, but all of the fish have been on the bottom. Overall, Utah Fishing in early spring is excellent. There are plenty of insects in the water and the fish are eager to eat. If you are interested in fishing with one of our guides, please call (435) 487-9288 or click this link to  Book A Trip.

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March is easily one of the best months to get out on the Provo River, and this year is no different. The time to be on the Provo is now. Whether you’re a dry fly guy, a nymph fisherman, or a guy that wants to chuck streamers, you’ll find success on both stretches of the river. Seriously. Get out there.

This month is a great time to be out because the weather is warming up, but it’s still not sunny and 75, which means the crowds are down, but the fish are active. Beautiful spring weather, fish looking up, and low angling pressure? Seems like a good day to me.

Lower Provo River

The Lower is currently sitting around 260 CFS, which is a little higher than usual for this time of year. If this trend continues, boat anglers should be able to get on the water a little earlier than in past years. Don’t have a boat? Give us a call, and we’ll get you hooked up with a guide that does.

If you head out, there isn’t much of a reason to be on the water before nine o’clock. From nine to noon, you should focus on streamer and nymph fishing. Like I said above, both will produce fish. For nymphs, throw dark midges and sows. 

When fishing streamers this time of year, I like fishing woolly bugger type patterns and any small to midsize streamer with a cone or bead head. The jigging action these flies provide seems to be the ticket.

Around noon, you’ll find fish eating midges on top. Grab your favorite midge dry, trail it with some sort of emerger, and you’ll be all set. The midge hatch isn’t as prolific on the Lower as it is the Middle, but there are definitely fish eating dries in the canyon. Usually, the bugs will be hatching until 2 or 3.

This month should also bring my favorite Lower Provo dry fly fishing: Blue Wings. We’re still a little early for them, but it would be smart to have some in your box. When the Blue Wings go off on the Lower, there’s no better place to be.

Middle Provo River

The Middle Provo can be summed up with two words: midge dries. The hatch is in full swing, and you’d be doing yourself a disservice not getting on the water. The hatch has been starting anywhere from 11-12:30 and lasting for a few hours, and its an epic few hours.

During the hatch, any small dry seems to work. I prefer gray mother shuckers in size 22 since the light color is easier to see, but most flies in 20-24 will do. If you really want to get crazy, swinging small soft hackles will also produce numerous fish.

At times, there can be so many fish rising it’s overwhelming. Just pick out one target and make a precise cast. Flock shooting over the risers is not the way to go about it. 

If the hatch isn’t going off, which is usually the case in the morning, small dark midges and midges with a small amount of flash will be your best bet.

Conclusion

In my opinion, spring is the best time to be on the Provo. The weather is warming up, and the fishing is easy. You’ll have stretches of river to yourself as there aren’t the typical summertime crowds. I always tell clients if I could fish the Provo during one time of year, it would be March-May, and here we are.

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Not only is Utah good for Skiing and Snowboarding in the winter, but we have excellent Fly Fishing as well. Trout have to eat all year long, so that means even in the winter!  Winter fishing is preferred by some because that means less crowded local rivers. You can expect to catch rainbow trout, brown trout, and Rocky Mountain White Fish. Here are 3 reasons on why you should take time out of your ski trip and take a day to get out on the river.

-The Scenery

Don’t get me wrong, Utah is gorgeous in the Summer and Fall with all of its wonderful colors, but winter is my most favorite of all.  There is nothing better than being out on the river after fresh snowfall. The trees are insanely gorgeous with all of the fresh snow on them.  As long as you layer, you will enjoy the nice crisp air.  

-Phenomenal Dry Fly Fishing and Midge hatches

Midges are a primary food source for trout on our local tail-waters. Midge hatch year-round but are most active during the winter months. The Middle Provo River, Lower Provo River and Weber River see excellent midge hatches in the Winter. Most Anglers are surprised to find out that the best dry fly fishing on our local waters is during the winter. 

-Less Crowds and Solitude 

During the winter season crowds have really thinned out. Most people don’t think of winter as excellent fishing and a lot of locals are busy chasing powder at our local resorts. It hard to beat that feeling when you have the river to yourself. Don’t get me wrong i enjoy seeing other anglers on the river but the peace and quiet you get fly fishing in the winter time, is something I look forward to all year long. If you would like to Book a Trip just click. 

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The Weber River has been another guide favorite in the past week. The flows are about perfect for holding fish and wading around the river. We have been nymphing large sow bugs with a variety of PMD nymphs. The key to success on the Weber River is to move around a lot. Once your fish stop biting in a hole, move up river to the next one. The afternoon bite on the Weber has been much better then the morning. Once the sun warms up the water, the fish start to move into the faster riffles where they are much more willing to take a fly.

We will be starting to do Upper Green River trips at the start of September. Right now, the river temperature is too high and we don’t want to kill the fish we do catch. We will be taking bookings now for September 1st through November 10th.

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The Lower Provo is flowing around 500 CFS. I think this is one of the best flows for fishing. It can be a little tougher crossing the river, so please exercise caution. The best combination has been a sow bug in size 14-22 as your point fly and various PMD patterns (Bead Head Barr’s, Split Case and Crystal Hunch Back) trailed behind it. With the bigger water, the fish have been pushed to the inside of the run where they can hold in the softer water.

The Weber River has been fishing very consistent as of late. In the morning on the Weber, the fish have been all over sow bugs, but by the afternoon the fish starting moving into the faster water and are eating PMD nymphs as well. If you are looking to escape the crowds, give the Weber River a try.

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The Middle Provo continues to fish well, and everyone is awaiting the Green Drake hatch.  The most productive fly fishing on the Middle Provo has been from the Bunny Farm up to the dam. The dry fly fishing has turned off but the nymph fishing continues to be great. It’s good to get an early start on the river. The fish have been actively feeding from 7:00 – 11:30 AM with a strong midge hatch, and the bite has slowed down in the afternoon. The most productive flies have been a pale midge in a size 18-22, as your point fly, and dropping a size 22-24 chocolate or brown thread midge below.  We have also had success on size 24 grey thread midges.

The fly fishing has not changed much in the past couple of weeks on the Lower Provo. They are still keyed into the sow bugs but are getting a little wary with the increase of angling pressure.  As of late, I have had more success by fishing really small sows bugs, as small as a size 22. I am always amazed at how they can pick up such a small sow bug in even the fastest water. I suspect they are going to raise the water on Lower Provo within the next week for the June Sucker spawn. Once the water comes down, we should really start seeing a good PMD hatch.

The Upper Green has come up to 4,500 CFS in the past couple of days and I have a feeling it might hit around 8,000 CFS before run off is done. It is still fishable at these flows, just remember the fish are going to be tight to the bank.  I don’t anticipate the PMD,s and Yellow Sallies to really start hatching before the beginning of July. I think the prime fishing is going to be July 1st to July 14th.

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With Deer Creek Reservoir being full and the run off about to start on our freestone streams, the Lower Provo has come up to about 500 cfs. The fish have been gorging on sow bug and aquatic worms. If you are okay not dry fly fishing, then the Lower Provo can’t be beat. The nymph fishing with various sow bug patterns and San Juan worms has been excellent. With these large flows please be careful crossing the river.

The Weber River is also fishing excellent. Usually the flows are still really low this time of year. In the past couple of weeks, they have raised them to 125 cfs which makes for excellent dry fly fishing and nymph fishing. The Mother’s Day caddis hatch is quickly coming up the river. The caddis have worked their way up to about the “spring chicken” area. The best dry fly fishing has been first thing in the morning or late afternoon/evening.  I have been having the most success on a spent or crippled caddis pattern like a Translucent Emerger. Fly Fishing Park City, Utah this time of year offers a variety of options.  Get out there, be safe and have fun!

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