Little Bear River
river in Utah
Provides a mix of open meadow and brushy bank fishing, often best during cooler parts of the year.
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Mild fall weather with clear skies (63°F
- 01Mild fall weather with clear skies (63°F, 5 mph S wind).
- 02Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are active, especially on overcast days.
- 03October Caddis are emerging, providing opportunities for larger dry flies.
- 04Midges are a consistent food source year-round, becoming even more important as other hatches wane.
- 05Egg patterns are highly effective as trout begin fall spawning rituals.
- 06Streamers like the Woolly Bugger are excellent for aggressive, predatory trout.
What to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are a prevalent fall hatch, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults on Little Bear River.
Woolly Bugger (Olive)
A highly versatile streamer that imitates leeches and baitfish, the olive Woolly Bugger is excellent for enticing aggressive strikes from predatory Brown and Rainbow Trout in the cooling waters of the Little Bear River.
October Caddis (Dry)
The October Caddis hatch is a significant event in fall on many western rivers, making this a prime dry fly for rising trout on the Little Bear River.
Buy at AmazonSchroeder’s Parachute Hopper
Terrestrial activity, particularly with grasshoppers, can remain strong in early fall, making this a great attractor dry fly for opportunistic Brown and Rainbow Trout along grassy banks of the Little Bear River.
Flashback Scud Wet Hare's Ear
This is a versatile and consistent searching nymph, effectively mimicking various aquatic insects and scuds that are active subsurface in the Little Bear River's currents during fall.
PMD Sparkle Dun
Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching in fall, making this emerger an excellent choice for Brown and Rainbow Trout feeding in the film as they transition from nymph to adult.
Zebra Midge
Midges are a year-round staple, and as water temperatures cool in fall, they become a crucial food source, especially for subsurface feeding trout in the Little Bear River.
Buy at AmazonBlood Dot Egg
Fall is prime egg season for trout. This pattern effectively imitates trout eggs, a high-calorie food source that Brown and Rainbow Trout will key on.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Hyrum State Park (below dam)
Tailwater section below Hyrum Dam, offering consistent flows.
Upstream near Avon
More natural, smaller stream sections upstream of Avon.
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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 Little Bear River.
What flies work best on Little Bear River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Little Bear River right now are Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun (80% confidence), Woolly Bugger (Olive) (80% confidence), October Caddis (Dry) (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Little Bear River?
Little Bear River holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Little Bear River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Little Bear River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.