Fly fishing · UT · Dutch John / Flaming Gorge · Gold Medal Tailwater

Green River: hatch chart + live conditions

Renowned tailwater below Flaming Gorge Dam. Sections A, B, and C offer different water types. Prolific midge, BWO, and PMD hatches. Dense fish populations: 10,000+ trout per mile in A Section. Catch-and-release in A Section.

Current conditions: Checking USGS… USGS site 09261000

Top 3 dry flies for July

1
Elk Hair Caddis fly pattern
Size 12-16 · dry
Matches active hatch: caddis.
2
Stimulator fly pattern
Size 10-14 · dry
Matches active hatch: caddis.
3
Trico Spinner fly pattern
Size 20-24 · dry
Matches active hatch: trico.

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Frequently asked

What are the best months to fish the Green River?

Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

What flies hatch on the Green River in July?

Active hatches this month: pale morning dun, caddis, trico, terrestrial.

What species are in the Green River?

Primary: rainbow trout, brown trout. Renowned tailwater below Flaming Gorge Dam. Sections A, B, and C offer different water types. Prolific midge, BWO, and PMD hatches. Dense fish populations: 10,000+ trout per mile in A Section. Catch-and-release in A Section.

Are there special fishing regulations on the Green River?

No special-regulation section is listed here, so standard Utah trout regulations apply. Check UT DWR before fishing.

How do I check live water conditions on the Green River?

The live USGS reading is shown at the top of this page (site 09261000). It refreshes hourly.

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