Fishing Intelligence May

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

Water Temp
N/A
Flow
N/A
Flow Trend
Unknown
Air Temp
66.5 °F
Wind
14.5 mph SW
Sky
Mostly clear (25%)
Conditions
Partly cloudy
Rain Next 48hrs
Yes — 4.60"
Current Hatches
Midges (Chironomidae)
Pupae & Adults
Year round staple on the Provo tailwater below Deer Creek Dam
Blue Winged Olive (BWO)
Nymphs
One of the best BWO rivers in Utah. Best on cloudy overcast days
Recommended Flies
Dry Flies
  • Griffiths Gnat #20-24
  • Mercury Midge #20-22
  • Parachute Adams #18-20
  • Parachute BWO #18-22
  • BWO Sparkle Dun #18-22
  • Vis-A-Dun #18-20
  • CDC BWO #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
  • Pat's Rubber Legs #6-10
  • 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.
Spring on the Provo below Deer Creek offers consistent fishing thanks to regulated flows. Watch for the Skwala and Salmonfly hatches and the beginning of PMD season.