Provo River
river in Utah
Flows from the Uinta Mountains through Heber and Provo; famed for large wild browns and rainbows, excellent insect hatches and easy public access along the Provo River Parkway.
River flow last 30 days
Flows at 96
- 01Flows at 96.4 cfs are lower than the typical March low of 150 cfs, concentrating fish in deeper water.
- 02Consistent BWO hatches are expected, particularly on overcast days.
- 03Midge activity remains strong and is a reliable year-round food source.
- 04October Caddis can provide opportunities for exciting dry-fly action.
- 05Streamers and egg patterns will be effective for targeting aggressive, larger trout.
Past reports week by week
9 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
October Caddis (Dry)
The October Caddis is one of the largest caddis hatches of the year in many western rivers, providing prime dry fly opportunities in the fall.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source in tailwaters year-round, and this weighted pattern gets into the strike zone effectively.
Buy at AmazonPat's Rubber Leg
A larger stonefly nymph imitation that remains effective year-round, serving as a substantial food source and an excellent lead fly to get smaller droppers into the strike zone.
Woolly Bugger (Olive)
A versatile streamer pattern that imitates leeches and baitfish, excellent for enticing aggressive strikes from predatory trout, especially in colder fall waters.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Fall is prime season for Blue-Winged Olive hatches on tailwaters, and this pattern is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Flashback Hare's Ear Nymph
An excellent general searching nymph, mimicking various aquatic insects and scuds active in the currents, effective year-round and particularly in fall.
Blood Dot Egg
Fall marks the egg season for trout below spawning salmon, and this pattern effectively imitates natural eggs, attracting opportunistic feeders.
Buy at AmazonMysis Shrimp
Mysis shrimp are a consistent food source in reservoirs and often wash into tailwaters like the Provo, making this pattern highly effective for subsurface feeders.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Lower Provo (Provo River Parkway / Vivian Park)
Highly fished section with easy public access, great dry-fly opportunities in summer.
Provo River (Heber/Deer Creek Outlet)
Tailwater-influenced stretch below Deer Creek and Jordanelle with consistently good flows and large trout.
Upper Provo (Uinta headwaters / River Road accesses)
Smaller freestone and spring-influenced runs upstream—best in spring and early summer for streamers and nymphs.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Eddie Robinson's Fly Fishing
Fly Fish Food
Fish Heads Fly Shop
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
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What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Provo River.
What flies work best on Provo River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Provo River right now are October Caddis (Dry) (80% confidence), Zebra Midge (80% confidence), Pat's Rubber Leg (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Provo River?
Provo River holds Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
What are current flow conditions on Provo River?
Live USGS streamflow readings for Provo River are charted in the sidebar of this page and updated automatically from the nearest gauge.
Is Provo River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Provo River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.