Fishing Intelligence July

Provo River — Auto-updated from USGS, Open-Meteo & NWS

Water Temp
N/A
Flow
N/A
Flow Trend
Unknown
Air Temp
69.2 °F
Wind
13.9 mph SW
Sky
Overcast (95%)
Conditions
Overcast
Rain Next 48hrs
Yes — 0.85"
Current Hatches
Midges (Chironomidae)
Pupae & Adults
Year round staple on the Provo tailwater below Deer Creek Dam
Recommended Flies
Dry Flies
  • Griffiths Gnat #20-24
  • Mercury Midge #20-22
  • Parachute Adams #18-20
Nymphs
  • Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20
  • Hare's Ear Nymph #14-18
  • Zebra Midge #18-22
  • Copper John #14-18
  • Rainbow Warrior #16-20
  • RS2 #18-22
  • PMD Nymph #16-18
  • Caddis Pupa #14-16
Streamers
  • Woolly Bugger (olive/black) #6-10
  • Slumpbuster #6-8
  • Sparkle Minnow #6-8
  • Conehead Muddler #6-8
Techniques & Conditions Notes
Flow is in a great fishable range on the Provo tailwater. This is one of Utah's premier trout fisheries. Euro nymphing and dry dropper rigs are ideal. The fish are educated so precise presentations matter.
Rain forecasted in the next 48 hours — Deer Creek Dam releases may change. Check conditions before heading out to the Provo.
Summer on the Provo is world class. PMD hatches, evening caddis, and Trico spinner falls make this one of the best dry fly fisheries in Utah. The fish are large and selective — presentation is everything.