Small Stream Fishing

Small Stream Fishing Report

We have had quite the warm start to Fall, but snow is in the forecast again.

With the weather starting to turn, streamer fishing should be picking up. On the sunny days we have seen some October Caddis, midge, and blue wing hatches. The terrestrial fishing has been pretty exceptional lately. The overnight lows should be bringing the terrestrial fishing to a close, but it will mean increased blue wing activity.

In certain areas, brown trout are beginning to spawn. Please be mindful of spawning fish.

Small Stream Fishing Report

We had a record snow year here in Utah. There are some smaller tailwaters that are fishing well, but runoff will be a factor for quite some time on all free stone fisheries around the state. Patience is key and be mindful when driving on any dirt road as it might still be quite muddy.

Small Stream Fishing Report

Current snowpacks around the state sit between 196 and 353 percent of normal. We had a record snow year here in Utah. There are some smaller tailwaters that are fishing well, but runoff will be a factor for quite some time on all free stone fisheries around the state. Patience is key and be mindful when driving on any dirt road as it might still be quite muddy.

Small Stream Fishing Report

A lot of Utah’s small streams are inaccessible due to snow. Current snowpacks around the state sit between 161 and 317 percent of normal. We are having a record snow year here in Utah with the possibility of a few more weeks until it peaks for the season. Runoff will be a factor for quite some time once it begins. Patience is key and be mindful when driving on any dirt road as it will be quite muddy.