Green River Fishing Report

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

“As of December 4, 2023 (end of day), Flaming Gorge Reservoir pool elevation is 6028.83 feet, which amounts to 88 percent of live storage capacity. Unregulated inflow volume for the month of November is approximately 64,000 acre-feet (af), which is 130 percent of the average November unregulated inflow volume.

Flaming Gorge Dam operations are in an average hydrologic classification for the month of December and are projected to remain in the average hydrologic classification through the remainder of the base flow period. The winter average daily release remains within the average hydrologic classification range of 1,500 cfs to 2,400 cfs in Reach 2, measured at the Jensen USGS Gage. Current average daily release is approximately 2,120 cfs. This data is considered the most likely scenario given the current forecast, is general, and is subject to changing conditions.

The December unregulated inflows into Flaming Gorge for the next three months projects near average. December, January, and February forecasted unregulated inflow volumes 42,000 af (127 percent of average), 48,000 af (119 percent of average), and 50,000 af (110 percent of average), respectively.”

What this means:

Flows are fluctuating between 887 CFS and 2,200 CFS. At around 5 AM flows begin to increase for the day. Throughout the day the release is around 1,620 CFS. Around 10 PM flows increase to 2,200 CFS. At midnight flows drop to 887 CFS. Water temperatures are around 47.8 degrees Fahrenheit. Although this is a decent flow for fishing, the timing of the increase of water getting to the C section is a little late to capitalize on the streamer bite and daylight.

The Winterish weather has brought the terrestrial bite to a close. We are seeing a decent baetis hatch though so dry dropper or double dry rigs have been productive during the hatch. The streamer bite continues to get better, especially in the shade of the canyon on the A section. The bite on B is decent, but not as good as it currently is on A.

All in all the fishing remains great on the Green. Please be mindful of spawning fish. If you chose to fish during the spawn, do not walk on or through redds.

Provo River Fishing Report

Dam releases below Jordanelle Reservoir are at 149 CFS. Flows in Charleston are at 165 CFS. Flows below Deer Creek Reservoir are at 180 CFS. Current water temperatures are around 42 degrees Fahrenheit.

Winter fishing conditions are fast approaching and the fish are moving into the deeper runs for the foreseeable future. There is some midge activity occurring midday and there are some rising fish that are targeting midges on the surface. Fish small midges, sow bugs, and some other attractor patterns. Don’t be afraid to cover water and through streamers through the deeper runs and cutbanks. You might be rewarded with some larger fish.

Please be mindful of spawning fish.

Weber River Fishing Report

Releases out of Rockport Reservoir are currently at 37 CFS.

River flows by Coalville are currently at 42 CFS.

Releases out of Echo Reservoir are currently at 162 CFS.

River flows by Mountain Green are at approximately 231 CFS.

Flows along the Interstate 80 stretch of the Weber have dropped significantly in recent days. Although it is still fishable at this flow, there are better places to go angling. The Interstate 84 stretch of the Weber is currently a lot more appealing. There has been decent midge activity during high pressure. Bring an assortment of midges and sow bugs with you. Don’t be afraid to swing some streamers in the deeper holes and runs as bigger fish might be looker for a bigger meal as Winter sets in.

Please be mindful of spawning brown trout.

Small Stream Fishing Report

Winter is setting in throughout Utah. Some small tailwaters have fishing access throughout the snowy months, but a lot of seasonal roads are now closed until Spring.