Fishing Reports
Northern Utah Fishing Reports: June 17th, 2026
Summer fishing is here, and it's time to get after it! Let's continue to hope for as much precipitation as possible for the rest of the year-we need anything and everything we can get. With the lack of snow we received this year many freestone creeks and streams are in fishable shape now, but will be too low and warm to fish in a couple of weeks. So if you have a favorite creek or stream you want to visit, better to do it sooner than later.
With the lack of run-off and wamer weather, the bugs of Summer (P.M.D. and Green Drake mayflies, Yellow and Golden Stoneflys, Caddis, etc.) are here on many of our local fisheries. So make sure to pack your Summer bug boxes with nymphs and dries for the above mentioned bugs! Fishing lakes, ponds, and reservoirs from the shore or by boat is a great option right now too if you're look for other angling options. Fishing streamers during periods of low-light or storms, or swinging soft hackles pre-hatch and post-hatch on the local tailwater fisheries can move fish when nothing else seems to work.
*PSA: Flows on the Green River below Flaming Gorge have been flowing daily between 1,100-2700 CFS for a couple of days, and as of now, we are not aware of anymore scheduled river bumps. Flows on the Middle Provo have been bumping and dropping, and are now flowing at 291 CFS. Flows on the Lower Provo as of today are 448 CFS. The Middle Weber is flowing at 270 CFS, and the lower Weber out of Echo Reservoir is now at 360 CFS. It's that time of year where flows are changing, so checking flows before you head out would be a REALLY good idea *
Provo River
Middle Provo:
As of today (June 17th), the Middle Provo is flowing at 291 CFS out of Jordanelle Reservoir, and 135 CFS at River Road Bridge. Our Summer bugs (P.M.D. and Green Drake mayflies, Golden and Yellow Sally stoneflies, Caddis) are around, and getting more and more attention from the fish. Midges (#20-#26) are always around and fish are definitely feeding on them-especially up closer to the dam. If you're going to the Middle Provo, make sure you're packing Pale Morning Dun (P.M.D.) mayfly nymphs and dries (#16-#18), Green Drake nymphs and dries (#12), Yellow Stonefly nymphs and dries (#12-#16), and Golden Stonefly nymphs and dries (#8-#12). Green Drakes have been seen hatching fairly consistently between 11 AM-3 PM, but this will vary based on how warm or cool the day is. Hot weather usually makes the bugs hatch sooner in the morning, whereas cooler weather can push the hatch back to the afternoon. Fishing streamers throughout the river corridor can work well-especially during periods of low-light and storms, and swinging soft hackles prior to and after the hatch is always worth trying if nothing else is going on.
Lower Provo:
The Lower's flow has bumped and dropped a couple of times over the last week or two, and is currently flowing at 448 CFS out of Deer Creek. These flows may spread the fish out a little bit more, and push them closer to the rivers edge too. That being said, fish will still seek out deeper channels and holes, and other super fishy structure such as drop-offs, pools, around and behind rocks, and foam / bubble lines are always good places to fish. The Summer aquatic insects (Pale Morning Dun (P.M.D.) mayflies #16-#18, Yellow Stonefly #12-#16, Caddis #14-#18) are hatching, so make sure to have nymphs and dries for all of these insects. Be on the lookout for fish up and eating Caddis (#14-#18) and Midge dry flies (#20-#30) along the edges in the mornings and evenings, and nymphing with midge larva and pupa patterns (#20-#24), sow bugs, P.M.D. mayfly nymphs (#16-#18), and small attractor nymphs (#16-#20) can move fish if there is no surface activity. If you don't want to look at a bobber, swinging soft hackles or fishing streamers has been working well too. Fishing an ant, beetle, or terrestrial attractor with a dropper up the banks for those sunny, warm afternoons wouldn't be a bad idea either.
WEBER RIVER
The Weber River between Rockport and Echo reservoirs is now flowing at 270 CFS at Wanship, and the gauge at Coalville is reading 295 CFS. This is a good fishing flow, but due to the Weber's narrower river channel, it will push fish closer to the river edges. Summer hatches are definitely getting going. So make sure you bring your Yellow Sally, P.M.D., and Caddis fly boxes with you. Fishing streamers during the low-light periods (dawn, dusk, storms, etc), nymphing with sow bugs, scuds, attractor nymphs, caddis pupa, Pale Morning Dun (P.M.D.) nymphs, Yellow stonefly nymphs, and analids (worms) could also move fish. Flows out of Echo Reservoir to Morgan are now currently at 349 CFS. Like the Middle Weber, this is a very fishable flow, but a flow that will push fish closer to the rivers edge. Flies to use for the Middle and Lower Weber will be identical to what we are fishing on the Lower Provo.
GREEN RIVER
Fishing on the Green has been great and getting better and what a lovely time to be on the water over there! Flows on the Green River below Flaming Gorge have been flowing daily between 1,100-2700 CFS for a couple of days. What flies you fish on the Green in June can be dependent on the weather. Clouds and cool, rainy weather could get the Pale Morning Dun mayflies hatching, and on the hot sunny days I'd look to fish Terrestrials and Caddis. Yellow Sally stoneflies are just around the corner, so make sure you bring some with you if you're headed up to the Gorge. Ants, Beetles, Cicadas, Crickets-all are in play riverwide for the forseeable future. Cicadas (#8-#14), Chubby Chernobyl patterns (#10-#14), Parachute Crickets (#12-#16), Flying Ants (#14-#18), Beetles (#14-#18), and dropping a Frenchie (#14-#18), Zebra Midge (#16-#22), Perdigon (#14-#20), Sow Bug/Scud (#16-#20), could potentially pick up fish. If its really windy, or cloudy, I wouldn't hesitate to try fish a streamer, and cover as much water as possible.
If you're headed over there, make sure to stop in and see the WRF Guides crew at Yellow Dory Fly Shop (435-790-6465) for all of your shuttles, last minute flies and tackle, and most up to date reports! If you need somewhere to stay, book a room at the newest place in town, Kestral Cove Lodge.
Uintas & OTHER WATERS
Mirror Lake Highway:
The Mirror Lake Highway fishing season is officially opened! Most if not all lakes should be fishable, and Upper Provo is dropping fast. I'd recommend you fish the Upper Provo and other small Uinta streams sooner than later this year-they're likely to get too low and warm to fish come mid-July. For lakes, many fish very similarly and the main factors are going to be how far do you want to hike and what species are you after? There is so much information online about the different hikes, trailheads and lakes so it would be futile to try and replicate that here. Being said, grab a map and dig around online (trip reports, hiking forums, etc...) and find somewhere that looks nice that meets your desires for a day out on the trail. Fly selection up here is pretty simple and terrestrials, attractor style dry flies, damsel flies, callibaetis, balanced leeches and small streamers should all do the trick. I'm usually going to start by looking for fish sipping and cruising the edges to throw dry flies at and than switch to a small leech or streamer if I can't spot anyone. Check our our Frequent Angling Questions - High Country for a crash course in getting after it up there.
Small Streams:
If you like to fish smaller freestone creeks and streams, the next month or so is going to be your best fishing. With our lackluster snowpack, these smaller waters will most likely be too warm and low to fish come midsummer. So if you like to explore these lesser known waters, I'd get after it sooner than later. Depending on the drainage you find yourself in, you may see any number of insects including Salmonflies (likely done by now), Green Drakes, Golden Stones, Caddis, PMD's, Cicadas and more. Terrestrial fishing or prospecting with an ant or beetle always seems to work too. Get on the water early and carry your thermometer and USE IT throughout the day! When water hits 67/68 degrees or higher, the mortality rate of the fish you catch will increase dramatically.
Stillwater:
Strawberry Reservoir is fishing well from the shore with a variety of flies and technoques. Deer Creek Reservoir and Jordanelle Reservoir both conitunue to fish well at times, and are great options if you can't go as far as the 'Berry to fish. Fishing a variety of dry-dropper rigs, streamers, balanced leeches, Midge Pupa patterns (i.e. Chironomids), and slowly stripping larger soft-hackles can be effective during the late-mornings and afternoons-especially if there is a breeze. June is also a good month to start thinking about chasing carp, bass, and sunfish as the water and weather warm up. So if you want to try something a little different, fishing for "warmwater" species is a great way to have some fun with a fly rod.
Tips
This time of year, I'm carrying a myriad of leader & tippet sizes and adjusting to the fishing conditions as needed. For most local fishing, a 9' 4X leader should cover your bases as long as you have 4x, 5x, & 6x tippet to adjust as necessary. For small stream fishing, we'd recommend a 7.5" 3X or 4X leader, and 3X-5X tippets.
Fly Recommendations
Dry Flies:
Ants (#12-#18)
Beetles (#12-#16)
Cicadas (#8-#12)
Crickets (#10-#14)
Griffith's Gnat (#18-#22)
Parachute Adams (#12-#26)
Timmy Green Drake Cripple (#12)
Colorado Green Drake Dun (#12)
Furimsky Green Drake (#12)
WRF Impearsonator (#12)
Purple Rooster (#14-#18)
Chubby Chernobyl (#10-#16)
X-Caddis (#14-#18)
EZ Caddis (#14-#18)
Egg Dropper Stonefly (#10)
Nymphs:
Gray RS-2 (#18-#24)
S.H.E. (#18, #22)
Barr's P.M.D. Emerger (#16-#20)
Duracell (#16)
Blowtorch (#14-#16)
Juju Baetis (#18-#22)
Prince Nymphs (#12-#18)
FB Pheasant Tail Nymphs (#12-#22)
Hare's Ear Nymphs (#12-#18)
Cased Caddis Larva (#16-#20)
Zebra Midges (#16-#22)
Copper Johns (#12-#16)
Neo 20-Incher (#12)
Pat's Rubber Leg Stonefly (#8-#12)
Iron Sally Stonefly (#16)
Soft Hackles:
March Brown Spider (#14)
Hot Spot Spider (#12-#16)
Partridge & Yellow (#14-#16)
Partridge & Orange (#14)
Partridge & Olive (#14)
Partridge and Peacock (#16)
Pheasant Tail Soft Hackle (#12-#18)
Red Ass Soft Hackle (#18)
Snipe and Purple SH (#16)
Black Soft Hackle BH Thorax (#18)
GN Soft Hackle BH Thorax (#14-#18)
Tan Soft Hackle BH Thorax (#14-#16)
Olive Sparkle Soft Hackle (#16)
Olive Graphic Caddis (#16)
Streamers:
Leeches (#8-#12)
Olive and Rusty Sculpin
Patterns (#6-#12)
Platte River Spider (#4)
Shiela Scuplin (#6)
Sculpzilla (#8)
Balanced Leeches (#10-#14)
Wooly Bugger (#8-#12)
It's been busy out there with other anglers, and some of you REALLY need to read up on river etiquette! Be self-aware while on the water, spread out, ask people if they're ok with sharing the water with you before just jumping in, give each other space, and treat others as you'd like to be treated; there is plenty of room for everyone. If you are intent of fishing a specific piece of water; get there early! If you're having a hard time finding space; fish the pockets, edges and banks that are often overlooked. As always, in order to avoid bad river etiquette, it's important to know the basic ins an outs of how to interact with each other on the water. Check out this video from Redington on basic fishing etiquette Here.
*PSA: Spawning season for the local our local Cutthroat and Rainbow trout will start to spawn throughout the spring and early summer months,and we as anglers and good stewards of the resource will need to watch where we are fishing and stepping to aviod their redds. A majority of our Cutthroat fisheries are closed to fishing until the second Saturday of July to protect the spawners and their redds, so make sure you check the Utah fishing regs for closures before you venture out. It could save you an expensive ticket! We have posted multiple social media posts, and written multiple blog posts about why it is important to leave ANY and ALL spawning fish alone, but if you haven't seen them or understand why leaving spawning fish alone matters, you can read about why we need to respect spawning fish by clicking on the link I've provided for you Here.*
Utah streamFlow Resources
The best information for river flows on the Middle and Lower Provo are through the CUWCD Wesbite. You can find that info Here.
For flow information on a majority of the smaller streams in the state, we use the USGS Website. You can find that info Here.
For flow information on other tailwater fisheries in the state, and surrounding states, we use the USBR website. You can find that info Here.
