Green River Fishing Report

From the Bureau of Reclamation:

“As of February 12, 2024 (end of day), Flaming Gorge Reservoir pool elevation is 6026.07 feet, which amounts to 85 percent of live storage capacity. Unregulated inflow volume for the month of January is approximately 42,000 acre-feet (af), which is 104 percent of the average January unregulated inflow volume.
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 2,020 cfs. This data is considered the most likely scenario given the current forecast, is general, and is subject to changing conditions.
The February unregulated inflows into Flaming Gorge for the next three months projects near average. February, March, and April forecasted unregulated inflow volumes 50,000 af (110 percent of average), 95,000 af (90 percent of average), and 100,000 af (80 percent of average), respectively.”

What this means:

Currently, Flaming Gorge Reservoir is operating on their double peak Winter release flow pattern. The flows are fluctuating between 3,000 CFS and 1,100 CFS twice a day. Water temperature is around 38 degrees Fahrenheit. Plan your day according to high water and ride the wave. Usually the streamer fishing is fantastic during this flow pattern.

Snowpack in the Upper Green River Drainage is sitting at 85 percent of normal. Snowpack in the Lower Green River Drainage is sitting at 104 percent of normal.

Provo River Fishing Report

Dam releases below Jordanelle Reservoir are at 133 CFS. Flows in Charleston are at 165 CFS. Flows below Deer Creek Reservoir are at 249 CFS. Current water temperatures are around 38 degrees Fahrenheit.

Winter fishing conditions are here and the fish are holding in the slower, deeper runs for the foreseeable future. There is some midge activity occurring midday and there are some rising fish that are targeting those midges on the surface. Fish small midges, sow bugs, and some other attractor patterns. Don’t be afraid to cover water and fish a streamer through the deeper runs and near cutbanks. You might be rewarded with some larger fish.

Current snowpack in the Provo River Drainage is sitting at 120 percent of normal..

Weber River Fishing Report

Releases out of Rockport Reservoir are currently at 26.6 CFS.

Flows near Coalville are currently around 50.2 CFS.

Releases out of Echo Reservoir are currently at 160 CFS.

River flows by Mountain Green are at approximately 374 CFS.

The low flows along the Interstate 80 stretch of the Weber River are not ideal for fishing. 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 looking for a bigger meal throughout the Winter months.

Current snowpack in the Weber River Drainage is sitting at 122 percent of average.

Small Stream Fishing Report

Winter is in full swing. Access to a lot of higher elevation terrain is impossible without a snow machine. Most of Utah’s snowpack is sitting at over 100 percent. Things are looking good for Summer in the high country.