Fishing Season: year round

Provo River - UT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Temperature 52°

Temp:

52°

Water Temp:

40

Rocky Mountain Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Lots of BWOs on the lower. Midges and a few BWOs on the middle. Fishing is great! Get out there!

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Map of Provo River

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Rocky Mountain Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 4/15/24

Flows have about doubled on each section but still within in early spring flows.

Techniques & Tips as of 4/15/24

Nymphing in the AM before the hatch about 1230pm. Then find a pod of fish a day have at it. They haven't been super picky but have a variety of patterns like adults and cripples.

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:

BWOs!! Lots of em go now Midges on the middle

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