Updated October 15, 2026
    Access point

    Capitol Reef National Park Boundaryon Fremont River

    Just outside the park, offering good fishing with spectacular scenery.
    Fremont River reportDirections38.2830°N, 111.1600°W

    Conditions right now

    No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.

    Weather now
    62°F
    Clear Sky, wind 5 mph NE
    Bite report · week of Oct 4

    Excellent fall conditions with stable

    1. 01Excellent fall conditions with stable, moderate flows.
    2. 02Strong Baetis hatches offering prime dry fly fishing.
    3. 03Consistent midge activity, making nymphing highly effective.
    4. 04Trout are aggressive, responding well to streamers.
    5. 05Focus on a mix of presentations to capitalize on active fish.

    What to tie on at Capitol Reef National Park Boundary

    Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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    Blood Dot Egg

    #10#12#14

    Fall is prime egg season for trout below spawning salmon or aggressive resident trout, making egg patterns highly effective.

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    Flashback Pheasant Tail Nymph

    #14#16#18

    A versatile nymph that imitates various active mayfly nymphs, a year-round staple for trout, and particularly effective in the fall.

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    Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive)

    #14#16

    Small leech patterns mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids, triggering territorial strikes from larger, aggressive trout in colder fall waters.

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    Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadun

    #18#20#22#24

    Baetis hatches are a hallmark of fall on the Fremont River, providing excellent dry fly opportunities for selective trout.

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    Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emerger

    #18#20#22

    As Baetis hatches intensify, trout often key in on emergers trapped in the surface film. The hi-vis post aids in spotting subtle takes.

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    Olive Woolly Bugger

    #4#6#8

    Trout become highly aggressive in the fall, making streamers like the Olive Woolly Bugger deadly for imitating leeches and baitfish.

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    Zebra Midge

    #18#20#22#24

    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.

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    Midge Larva

    #20#22#24#26

    Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, and larval patterns are crucial for tempting selective trout subsurface.

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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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