March – May
Utah fly fishingin spring: the guide
Your complete guide to fly fishing in Utah during spring (March – May).
The full spring guide for Utah is on its way. In the meantime, here are the flies and waters to start with.
Top Spring flies for Utah
Ranked by how often they show up in this season's reports.
dryBlue-Winged Olive ComparadunBaetis are actively hatching in the mornings, especially on cooler days. This low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults during this significant spring hatch.nymphZebra MidgeMidges are active all day, as confirmed by current reports. This classic midge pupa imitation in appropriate sizes is a year-round staple for trout.nymphTactical Peeping Caddis TH JigRecent angler reports highlight this fly's effectiveness for larger fish on undercut banks, perfectly imitating the actively emerging caddis pupae in the Weber River's spring flows.dryMother's Day CaddisThe prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected in late April through May on Western rivers, and current reports confirm active Caddis in the Weber River.dryGlo Bug (Orange)Resident trout and char, including recently stocked Rainbow Trout, remain keyed into egg patterns year-round, particularly with the spring spawn and recent releases.nymphSow BugCurrent reports indicate 'Sows in the river,' making this a highly effective imitation of the abundant freshwater isopods that are a consistent food source for trout.nymphJujubaetisWith Baetis actively hatching, a subsurface nymph imitation like the Jujubaetis is crucial for trout feeding on nymphs before they emerge.nymphMicro EggWith 15,000 legal-size and 800 trophy rainbow trout recently stocked, egg patterns like this are highly effective for resident and newly introduced trout keyed into fish eggs.
Waters in Utah 45 to fish
- American Fork Riverriver
- Ashley Creekriver
- Blacksmith Fork Riverriver
- Blind Lakelake
- Causey Reservoirlake
- Clear Creek (Fishlake National Forest)creek
- Currant Creek Reservoirlake
- Diamond Fork Riverriver
- Duchesne Riverriver
- East Canyon Creekcreek
- East Fork of the Bear Riverriver
- Escalante River (Upper Wilderness Sections)river
- Fish Creek Reservoirlake
- Fish Lakelake
- Flaming Gorge Reservoirlake
- Fremont Riverriver
- Green River (Below Flaming Gorge)river
- Hobble Creekcreek
- Huntington Creekriver
- Lake Creek (Heber Valley)creek
- Lake Fork Riverriver
- Little Bear Riverriver
- Little Cottonwood Creekcreek
- Logan Riverriver
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