Fly fishing · UT · Heber / Provo Canyon · Gold Medal Tailwater

Provo River: hatch chart + live conditions

Gold Medal tailwater from Jordanelle Reservoir through Provo Canyon. Midge and BWO year-round; PMD and caddis in summer. Catch-and-release artificial only on the Middle Provo. Accessible from Salt Lake City.

Current conditions: Checking USGS… USGS site 10163000

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 Provo River?

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

What flies hatch on the Provo River in July?

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

What species are in the Provo River?

Primary: rainbow trout, brown trout. Gold Medal tailwater from Jordanelle Reservoir through Provo Canyon. Midge and BWO year-round; PMD and caddis in summer. Catch-and-release artificial only on the Middle Provo. Accessible from Salt Lake City.

Are there special fishing regulations on the Provo 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 Provo River?

The live USGS reading is shown at the top of this page (site 10163000). It refreshes hourly.

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