Fremont River
river in Utah
The Fremont River provides a diverse fishing experience, from small intimate sections to wider runs, with strong hatches of caddis, mayflies, and stoneflies throughout the year. The sections near Bicknell and below Capitol Reef National Park are particularly productive.
Excellent fall conditions with stable
- 01Excellent fall conditions with stable, moderate flows.
- 02Strong Baetis hatches offering prime dry fly fishing.
- 03Consistent midge activity, making nymphing highly effective.
- 04Trout are aggressive, responding well to streamers.
- 05Focus on a mix of presentations to capitalize on active fish.
What to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Blood Dot Egg
Fall is prime egg season for trout below spawning salmon or aggressive resident trout, making egg patterns highly effective.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Pheasant Tail Nymph
A versatile nymph that imitates various active mayfly nymphs, a year-round staple for trout, and particularly effective in the fall.
Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Small leech patterns mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids, triggering territorial strikes from larger, aggressive trout in colder fall waters.
Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadun
Baetis hatches are a hallmark of fall on the Fremont River, providing excellent dry fly opportunities for selective trout.
Buy at AmazonTravis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emerger
As Baetis hatches intensify, trout often key in on emergers trapped in the surface film. The hi-vis post aids in spotting subtle takes.
Olive Woolly Bugger
Trout become highly aggressive in the fall, making streamers like the Olive Woolly Bugger deadly for imitating leeches and baitfish.
Zebra Midge
Midges are a consistent food source on the Fremont River, and their importance increases as fall temperatures drop. This pattern is essential for subsurface feeding.
Buy at AmazonMidge Larva
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, and larval patterns are crucial for tempting selective trout subsurface.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Bicknell Bottoms
Accessible sections near Bicknell with good public access and productive runs.
Capitol Reef National Park Boundary
Just outside the park, offering good fishing with spectacular scenery.
Riverbend Campground Area
Public access points around Riverbend Campground provide various fishing opportunities.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Quiet Fly Fisher Fly Shop and Guide Service
The Quiet Fly Fisher
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Utah season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Fremont River.
What flies work best on Fremont River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Fremont River right now are Blood Dot Egg (80% confidence), Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph (80% confidence), Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive) (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Fremont River?
Fremont River holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Fremont River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Fremont River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.