Sevier River
river in Utah
The Sevier River is a major waterway in southern Utah, with different sections presenting diverse fly fishing challenges and rewards. The lower sections can be warm, but the upper and tailwater reaches hold excellent trout.
What's working on Sevier River
- 01October is prime time for trophy Brown Trout due to spawning activity.
- 02Expected hatches include Baetis/BWO's and Mahogany Duns, offering dry fly opportunities.
- 03Streamer and nymph fishing remain highly effective, particularly for larger, aggressive fish.
- 04Splake and Brook Trout are also active, with egg patterns being particularly productive.
- 05Trout activity peaks between 11 am and 4 pm, making mid-day a crucial fishing window.
Past reports week by week
6 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Blood Dot Egg
October is prime fall egg season for trout and splake due to spawning activity, making this pattern highly effective.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round, and this weighted pattern is effective for getting into the strike zone for subsurface feeders in colder fall water.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A versatile streamer, ideal for enticing aggressive brown trout during their spawning season and other predatory fish in fall. Best fished deep and slow.
Mahogany Dun
Directly imitates the Mahogany Dun/Paralep hatches active during the fall, providing excellent dry fly opportunities.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Matches the consistent Baetis/BWO hatches expected this month, targeting selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Mysis Shrimp (Nymph)
In stillwater sections and lakes within the Sevier River drainage, Mysis shrimp are a consistent food source for trout and especially Splake.
Flashback Hare's Ear Nymph
An excellent general searching nymph, mimicking a variety of active aquatic insects and scuds prevalent in the currents during fall.
Tungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legs
This heavy stonefly imitation is crucial for getting deep in the current where larger insects are dislodged, providing a significant calorie source in the fall.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Below Piute Reservoir
A tailwater section that can offer consistent fishing even during warmer months.
Hatch Town Section
Known for its good flows and productive dry fly fishing during hatches.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Quiet Fly Fisher Fly Shop and Guide Service
The Quiet Fly Fisher
Circle Valley Anglers
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Quick answers
Common questions about Sevier River.
What flies work best on Sevier River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Sevier River right now are Iced Out Midge Pupa (80% confidence), Pine Squirrel Leech (Olive) (80% confidence), Zebra Midge (Black) (80% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Sevier River?
Sevier River holds Splake. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
What are current flow conditions on Sevier River?
Live USGS streamflow readings for Sevier River are charted in the sidebar of this page and updated automatically from the nearest gauge.
Is Sevier River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Sevier River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.