Upper Sections (Forest Service Land)on Whiterocks River
October Caddis are still active
- 01October Caddis are still active, particularly during warmer parts of the day.
- 02Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) and Pale Morning Duns (PMDs) are continuing to hatch, providing dry fly opportunities.
- 03Midges and various nymphs remain a consistent subsurface food source.
- 04Trout will be congregating in deeper pools and runs, often near structure.
- 05Slow retrieves with streamers can trigger strikes from aggressive, larger trout.
What to tie on at Upper Sections (Forest Service Land)
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
October Caddis
Fall is prime time for this large caddis hatch on western rivers.
Olive Woolly Bugger
This streamer effectively imitates leeches and baitfish, enticing aggressive strikes from predatory trout in cooling fall waters.
PMD (Pale Morning Duns)
Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching in fall, providing a key food source for opportunistic feeders.
Blood Dot Egg
Trout key into egg patterns during the fall spawning season, feeding on dislodged eggs.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olive hatches are a staple of fall fishing, and this low-profile pattern excels for selective trout.
Balanced Leech (Black)
Leeches are a consistent food source for predatory trout in still and slow-moving waters, especially effective in fall.
Hare's Ear Nymph
A versatile nymph that imitates a wide range of aquatic insects, a consistent food source year-round.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source for trout year-round, especially as water temperatures cool in the fall.
Buy at AmazonUtah season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.