The snowpack in the Provo River Drainage is currently sitting between 60 and 76 percent of normal.

Dam releases below Jordanelle Reservoir are at 148 CFS. Flows in Charleston are at 146 CFS. Flows below Deer Creek Reservoir are at 97.25 CFS.

When fishing the Provo River during the spring look for fish in the slower, deeper runs until the baetis hatch begins. Once the hatch goes off the fish will move into the riffles and the heads of pools. The best time to fish is during the warmest part of the day (10 AM to 4:30 PM). Depending on the day you can see decent midge activity and fantastic beats activity.

For midges, think small. Have a decent selection of tiny midges in the 20-26 size range. When nymphing midges, I like bling midges, cardinal midges, blood midges, WD 40’s, etc. Gray, brown, and red have been my go to colors. For baetis, I like the baetis nymph, radiation baetis, juju baetis, and slim shady baetis all is size 18. Expect very light takes when nymphing until the baetis hatch begins.. For midge dry flies, I’ll use small mother shuckers, Matt’s midge, or a cluster midge all in that size 20-24 range. For baetis dry flies, I like any trailing shuck or crippled blue wing in a size 18.

Don’t be afraid to try streamers. Try slow stripping a sculpzilla or woolly bugger in some of the deeper holes. You might be rewarded with a substantial fish.