Wasatch Guide Service

Provo River Fishing Report: Winter Fishing

jeremyjones — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:22:35 +0000

Lower Provo (Below Deer Creek)

We hope everyone is getting off to a good start for 2012 and enjoying some good time on the water. The Winter so far in Utah has been very mild. With temps being unseasonably high for the last few months, the Provo and Weber Rivers have been fishing well. We’ve seen good midge hatch’s during mid day on both the middle and lower sections of the Provo River. Fishing nymphs and small midge dries have been the most consistent thus far. Rainbow are very eager to eat SOW BUGS as well. The last few days the Rainbows we’ve caught have been very aggressive making for an exciting catch. With the majority of this week calling for cloud cover and snow, you can count on trout feeding on the surface. Make sure your fly box is stacked with your favorite small dry fly patterns and have a spool of 6x tippet handy. As always, please continue to be mindful of property owners and other Anglers. Hope to see you all on the river soon.

Streamflow: 250 CFS

Primary Hatch: Midge Larva (#16 – #20) Baetis (#22 – #16) Sow Bug (#20 – #14) BWO’s (#22 – #18) Barr’s Emegers (#20 – #16)

Best Techniques: Fish are holding in deep slow moving water. Deep nymph rigs are often the best type of rigs to run this time of year. Don’t rule out fish being stacked in faster moving water such as riffles, drop offs and seams. If you are just wanting to fish the dry, keep you eyes open to slow slick moving water.

Best Flies: SOW bugs (20-18), Zebra Midge (18-20), Disco Midge(18-22), JuJu Baetis(#18 – #16) WD 40 (#20 – #18) Eggs (#16 – #20) BEADS

Provo River Fishing Report: Fall Fishing

jeremyjones — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 15:30:01 +0000

Lower Provo (Below Deer Creek)

Fall fishing on the Provo River is incredible. With the leafs changing colors and the water gin clear, you must get out and fish. Last week we had a strong storm front that came through leaving a good layer of snow on all the mountain peaks. The Browns are starting to become focused on staging for the spawn. The Provo River is still fishing well through out the day. The majority of well productive fishing will be spent fishing the nymph but we have been experiencing good dry fly fishing in the later afternoons. With the weather forcasted to remain nice for the next week, we will continue to witness stong fighting fish and hatches. Please watch for REDDS and be respectful of landowners. We hope to see you on the water.

Streamflow: 369 CFS

Primary Hatch: Midge Larva (#16 – #20) Caddis (#22 – #16) Sow Bug (#20 – #14) BWO’s (#22 – #18) Barr’s Emegers (#20 – #16)

Best Techniques: Nymphing has been the most productive. Deeper runs and faster water have been holding good fish. Now that that the water is starting to clear up the sight fishing has been good. Keep your eyes open to fish slurping dries towards the later hrs of the day in soft water. Now that the browns are nearing their spawning season, please keep eyes open for spawning redds.

Best Flies: SOW bugs (20-18), PMD’s Barr Emergers (18-20), Flash Back PT (18-22), Caddis Pupa (#18 – #16) Midge (#18 – #20) WD 40 (#20 – #18) Baetis (#18 – #20) BEADS

Utah Fly Fishing Report: Caddis Hatch

jeremyjones — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 21:16:24 +0000

Lower Provo (Below Deer Creek)

Summer time fly fishing in Utah has been spectacular. The weather has been perfect and fishing has been crazy good. With our rivers finally at fishable flows, the trout have been settling into their runs and actively feeding on all sort of bugs. The Lower Provo has been seeing strong PMD and Caddis hatches that usually start ramping up mid afternoon til dusk. Most guided trips have been fishing the nymph and switch to the dry towards the later end of the day. If your one that likes to fish caddis dry flies, you need to come experience the world class caddis hatch that has been happening most evening on the lower Provo river from 7:00 – dark. Some of the most incredible dry fly fishing is happening now. Please be respectful of all land owner while wading. We look forward to seeing you on the water. Be safe.

Streamflow: 558 CFS

Primary Hatch: Midge Larva (#16 – #20) Golden Stones (#14 – #16) PMD’s (#22 – #16) Sow Bug (#20 – #14) Yellow Sallys (#16) PMD dries (#22 – #18) Barr’s Emegers (#20 – #16)

Best Techniques: All techniques are good now. Fish are in close and out in the main currant. Now that that the water is starting to clear up the sight fishing has been good. Keep your eyes open to fish slurping dries towards the later hrs of the day in soft water.

Best Flies: SOW bugs (20-18), PMD’s Barr Emergers (18-20), PMD dries (#20 – #18), (16-24), Flash Back PT (18-22), RS2 (18-20)Parachute Adams (#20 – #18) Caddis Pupa (#18 – #16)

Provo River Fishing Report: Lots of BUGS

jeremyjones — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:31:05 +0000

Lower Provo (Below Deer Creek)

Provo River fly fishing is right on track. Everyday we are seeing lots of BUGS that the trout are keying into, making for some incredible fly fishing opportunities on the Provo River. It’s a mystery to us around here why the lower Provo water levels are so good. With all the snow we still have in our mountains, it would seem that flows would be much heavier. The State has done a traiffic job on the Provo River system managing run off. Thank you! A few weeks back the lower Provo was running close to 1300 cfs and today flows are steady at 650 cfs. With these types of water flows the fish have been very aggressive eating all sorts of bugs all day long. Whether your an Angler that likes throwing the nymph or dries, the Provo has all your bases covered. Please be mindful of other anglers and landowners and be safe on the water. See you out there.

Streamflow: 640 CFS

Primary Hatch: Midge Larva (#16 – #20) Golden Stones (#14 – #16) PMD’s (#22 – #16) Sow Bug (#20 – #14) Yellow Sallys (#16) PMD dries (#22 – #18) Mr. Wiggles (#16 – #14)

Best Flies: SOW bugs (20-18), PMD’sBarr Emergers (18-20), PMD dries (#20 – #18), (16-24), Flash Back PT (18-22), RS2 (18-20)Parachute Adams (#20 – #18)

Lower Provo River Fishing Report: Springtime Fishing

jeremyjones — Thu, 05 May 2011 15:57:16 +0000

Lower Provo (Below Deer Creek)

Springtime fly fishing on the Provo River is in full swing. The past few days in northern Utah has been beautiful. The mountain are starting to green and the birds are singing like crazy. This past winter in Utah will go down in history for being on of the wettest yet. Because of the all the moister our rivers and streams are running abit higher than normal. Here at WGS we are exited and look forward to high water because of the quality and size of fish we have the chance catching. With the water levels on the rise your approach to fishing might be slightly different than usual. From what we’ve been seeing lately the fish are within 1-5 feet from the banks. Sight fishing has been awesome with the water being Gin clear and the trout pushed in tight. Nymphing has been producing more consistant result but don’t rule out fishing dries. Fish are still looking up eating midge and BWO’s. Be safe wading. See you on the water.

Streamflow: 852 CFS

Primary Hatch: Midge Larva (#16 – #20) Midge (#22 – #16) BWO’s (#22 – #16) Sow Bug (#20 – #14) BWO Dries (#22 – #18)

Best Techniques: Because of the higher flows keep your drifts in tight. Fish are holding close to the banks, deep slow runs, and shallow riffles. When fishing the nymph use small midge, baetis and sow bugs. When fishing the dry throw small Parachute Adams, CDC Biot BWO.

Best Flies: SOW bugs (20-18), BWO Barr Emergers (18-20), BWO dries (#20 – #18), Zebra Midges (16-24), Flash Back PT (18-22), RS2 (18-20)Parachute Adams (#20 – #18)

Provo River Fishing Report: Big Water = Big Fish

jeremyjones — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:29:02 +0000

Lower Provo (Below Deer Creek)

The Lower Provo has been producing some good days both on the nymph and dry. With flows up fish seem to be stacked in softer water and deeper slower runs. During the morning hrs from 9 – noon we’ve been throwing small baetis, sows bugs and midge and as the early afternoon approaches we have been switching to the dry. This time of year when the rivers start to swell brings great opportunities to catch BIG fish. Because of all the moister we’ve been expereiencing lately make sure to have your San Juan’s close. Please be respectful of other anglers and landowners. Be safe wading these higher flows. See you soon.

Streamflow: 638 CFS

Primary Hatch: Midge Larva (#16 – #20) Midge (#22 – #16) BWO’s (#22 – #16) Sow Bug (#20 – #14) BWO Dries (#22 – #18)

Best Flies: SOW bugs (20-18), BWO Barr Emergers (18-20), BWO dries (#20 – #18), Zebra Midges (16-24), Flash Back PT (18-22), RS2 (18-20)Parachute Adams (#20 – #18)

Utah Fly Fishing Report: Provo River Annual “BWO” Hatch

jeremyjones — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 18:23:21 +0000

Lower Provo (Below Deer Creek)

The BWO hatch on the Provo River has just begun and the fly fishing has been good. The nymphing has been some what spotty but once the hatch begins the dry fly fishing is insane. During the hrs from 12:30 – 4:00 p.m. you will see a good amount of midge on the surface which has enticed fish to start eating on top. Over the next few weeks the BWO hatch will get much stronger as the weather and water temps warm up. When looking for rising fish, keep you eyes open to slower moving water and back eddies. 7x – 6x tippet is what you’ll want when throwing dries. Please be respectful to landowners and other anglers. See you on the water.

Streamflow:: 405 CFS

Primary Hatch: Midge Larva (#16 – #20) Midge (#22 – #16) BWO’s (#22 – #16) Sow Bug (#20 – #14) BWO Dries (#22 – #18)

Best Flies: SOW bugs (20-18), BWO Barr Emergers (18-20), BWO dries (#20 – #18), Zebra Midges (16-24), Flash Back PT (18-22), RS2 (18-20)Parachute Adams (#20 – #18)

Utah Fly Fishing Report: Famous Lower Provo River – Flies

jeremyjones — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 19:06:51 +0000

Lower Provo (Below Deer Creek)

The fishing on the Lower Provo is starting to turn on. During the hours from 11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. We’ve been seeing good Midge hatches bring up nice size fish. Nymphing has been the most consistent rig to fish through out the majority of the day. Keep you eyes open for rising trout within inches of the bank. Keep a good assortment of flies that range in diffrent size and color. Smaller the better. Fish are starting chowing the Sow Bug too. We hope to see you on the water. Be safe.

Streamflow:: 397 CFS

Primary Hatch: Midge Larva (#16 – #20) Midge (#22 – #16) BWO’s (#22 – #16) Sow Bug (#20 – #14) BWO Dries (#22 – #18)

Best Techniques: Fish are in close to the bank. If your fishing deep runs make sure your running enouph weight and getting good drifts. If your fishing the dry keep you 6X – 7X tippet close.

Best Flies: SOW bugs (20-18), BWO Barr Emergers (18-20), Zebra Midges (16-24), Disco Midges (18-22), RS2 (18-20)

Utah Fly Fishing Report: Lower Provo River Nymphing

jeremyjones — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:29:05 +0000

Lower Provo (Below Deer Creek)

The Lower Provo is running higher now then it usually does this time of year. Utah has experienced a great amount of snow this winter season. Because of the anticipated runoff this Spring, they have to adjust water flows often. Be careful when crossing the river and make sure you know where to cross. We are soon going to start seeing BLUE WINGS so make sure your box is loaded with emerges and adults. Hope to see you on the water.

Streamflow: 397 CFS

Primary Hatch: Midge Larva (#16 – #20) Disco Midge (#22 – #16) Zebra Midge (#22 – #16) Sow Bug (#20 – #14)

Best Flies: Midge (18-20), Zebra Midge (16-24), Sow Bugs (18-22), Disco Midge (18-20) JuJu Baetis (18-16) Eggs (14-16)

Lower Provo River Fishing Report: Winter Fishing

jeremyjones — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 02:45:24 +0000

Lower Provo (Below Deer Creek)

Winter Fishing on the Provo River is in full swing, so make sure to dress accordingly. The Brown Trout have now started to move off the spawning Redd’s and are now settling into their winter runs. The Rainbow Trout are very eager to eat Sow Bugs and other small midge patterns, so come out and enjoying catching these hot fish. Please keep your eyes open to spawning Redd’s as you are wading to fish different runs. Please respect other anglers and property owners. See you on the water.

Streamflow: 98 CFS

Primary Hatch: Midges (#18 – #24) Sow Bugs (#16 – #20) JuJu Baetis (#22 – #16) Zebra Midge (#22 – #16)

Best Techniques: Trout are settling into the main channels and inside seams. If you are running the bounce rig, always remember to be committed with your weight. If your not bouncing your not fishing the rig effectively. Look for nervous and soft water. Get good drifts and make sure to mend your line. Hint: Dip rod tip in water to help get rid of iced eyelets.

Best Flies: BWO Barr Emergers (18-20), Zebra Midge (16-24), Sow Bugs (18-22), Disco Midge (18-20) JuJu Baetis (18-16)