Fishing Season: year round

Provo River - UT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

40

Rocky Mountain Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Flows have shaped up really nice and fish are happy. PMDS and yellow sallies are popping with a few drakes on the middle. Feeling like great summer fishing.

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Map of Provo River

Water Flow Data

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Rocky Mountain Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 7/8/24

More PMDs coming onboard and fish will start to lock in. Streamer bite has been good.

Techniques & Tips as of 7/8/24

nymphing good streamers good Dry flies ok to good

Local Species Available year round

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    Trout

Rocky Mountain Outfitters's Recommended Fly Patterns

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

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Rouse's J-Dub Sow Bug natty 18-20
RS2 black 18-22
Sparkle Dun peacock 18-20
Magic Midge black 22
miracle midge cream 18-24
rainbow warrior rainbowy 22
Vernille San Juan Worm black, red, olive 14-12
Flashback Hares Ear Nymph natty 18-22
flash back Pheasant Tail natural 18-20
mean green caddis chart/black 18-20

Rouse's J-Dub Sow Bug

One of the hot flies on Arkansas' White River, this sowbug imitation is sure to perform.

2.49

Item #3R7T

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Rocky Mountain Outfitters's Recommended Gear

Description: About Provo River

The Provo River flows from the Uinta Mountains to Utah Lake in Provo, Utah. The Provo boasts 2,500 to 3,500 fish per mile. Browns, Rainbows, and a few cutts call the Provo home. The Provo is a great river for beginners and the expert looking for a challenge. The Upper Provo is from Jordanelle Dam upstream to the headwaters. The Middle Provo is the section between Jordanellle and Deer Creek Dam, and the Lower is from Deer Creek Dam downstream Through Provo Canyon to Utah Lake.

Nearest Airport:

Salt Lake City

Hatches:

pmds yellow sallies drakes somewhere in the North Fields. Get ready for the circus. sow bugs:)

Best Time to Fish:

warmest part of the day

Best Stretch:

Middle Section is going to be your best bet right now, the Lower is very mossy and warm

Best Access:

Bunny Farm, River Road South, Charelston