Fishing Season: Year Round

Duchesne River - UT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

34

Falcon's Ledge 's Tip of the Week

Look for fish hiding behind structure and in deeper holes and use a hopper/dropper rig. Try a caddis nymph, Baetis nymphs, rubber-legged copper john or spanish bullet when fish aren't looking up. Try a parachute hopper, PMX, or klinkhammer when fish are rising in the afternoon.

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Map of Duchesne River

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Falcon's Ledge

5-Day Outlook as of 9/28/24

Highs near 80 and lows in the 40s at night.

Techniques & Tips as of 9/28/24

White Streamers worked through the deeper runs and bends is effective. Hopper/dropper rigs are working. Nymphs such as soft-hackle pheasant tail nymphs, mylar prince nymphs, copper johns, lightening bugs, rainbow warriors have also been working. Klinkhammers, parachute hopper, and midges are effective when fish are rising.

Local Species Available Year Round

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    Brown

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    Rainbow

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    Brook

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    Cutthroat

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    Whitefish

Falcon's Ledge 's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Schroeder's Parachute Hopper Green 14
Bead Head Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail black 18
Foam Park Hopper Tan 12
Ian's Crunchy Caddis Olive 18
Higa's S.O.S Black 16-18
rubber-legged copper john Copper 16-18
I Can See It Midge Fly Olive 14
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer White 8-10
Spanish Bullet Olive 16-18
Klinkhammer Olive 18-20

Schroeder's Parachute Hopper

Fishing this high-floating hopper dry fly is as effective as it is fun.

2.99

Item #017K

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Falcon's Ledge 's Recommended Gear

Description: About Duchesne River

The Duchesne is the largest of the waters draining the south slope of the Uinta Mountains . The upper river and its tributaries spring from alpine meadows and flow down through beautiful forested canyons. The upper stretches and tributaries hold many native cutthroat and wild brook trout. The river eventually begins to slow and meander as it moves through farmlands and pastures at lower elevations.

Nearest Airport:

Salt Lake City Intl

Hatches:

Hoppers, Midges

Best Time to Fish:

5 pm to 9 pm

Best Stretch:

Hanna