Fishing Season: year round

Provo River - UT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Water Temp:

40

Rocky Mountain Outfitters's Tip of the Week

Middle has seen more consistent fishing. Fishing below Olmstead has been good. Flows on the Lower have been up and down, clarity has been up and down. Moss has made some areas tough to fish.

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Map of Provo River

Water Flow Data

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby

Rocky Mountain Outfitters

5-Day Outlook as of 9/30/25

waning caddis and hoppers streamer bite heating up.

Techniques & Tips as of 9/30/25

Nymphing on both sections is more productive. Streamer bite is getting good. Hoppers and ants on the banks as well.

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:

Caddis PMDs Hoppers and Ants on the middle and on the edges on the lower.

Best Time to Fish:

warmest part of the day

Best Stretch:

Both the middle and the lower are poppin

Best Access:

Bunny Farm, River Road South, Charelston