Utah fishing reports
238 reports for Utah — what's biting, water temps, and where to focus.
Green River tailwater browns tighten up for fall
The tailwater gauges are steady and cool this week. USGS gauge 09261000 shows 3,390 cfs at 51°F, and USGS gauge 09234500 reads 2,300 cfs at 50°F. A third USGS gauge, 404417108524900, also reports 51°F. Those temps sit in the range where fall browns become more active and feed with purpose. Per Trout Unlimited, nymph rigs depend on the right weight, so adjust your split shot to the flow rather than fishing one setup all day. MidCurrent's Tying Tuesday round-ups point to small midge patterns for clear, pressured tailraces, which fits this water.
Green River browns and fall smallmouth stay fed as water cools
Water across the Green River system is sitting in the low 50s, a range that keeps fall feeding steady. Gauge 09261000 reads 51°F with 3,390 cfs, gauge 09234500 reads 50°F at 2,300 cfs, and gauge 404417108524900 reads 51°F. Per Wired 2 Fish, October to mid-November is prime time for big spawning brown trout moving out of larger waters and into feeder creeks and rivers, and that article describes Ontario. The same seasonal pull applies to brown trout in cooling Western rivers, so treat it as a pattern rather than a local report.
Green River tailwater browns settle into fall rhythm
Water temperatures across the Flaming Gorge and Green River system are holding in a narrow band, with USGS gauge 09261000 reading 48°F, gauge 09234500 at 50°F and gauge 404417108524900 at 49°F. That is classic autumn brown trout water. Trout Unlimited's recent TROUT Tip on nymph rig weight is timely advice here, since tailwater fish this time of year sit deep in the seams and respond to a properly weighted rig. Caddis Fly (OR) highlighted a Jigged Articulated Sculpin and Simon's Staple Perdigon as a hot fly this fall, both of which suit the sculpin and compact-nymph feeding that dominates cooler flows.
Cooling water sets up a steady fall window across the Uintas
Water is settling into the upper 40s across the region this weekend. USGS gauge 09261000 read 48°F with 3,690 cfs, USGS gauge 09234500 read 50°F with 1,880 cfs, and USGS gauge 404417108524900 read 49°F, all around mid-morning on October 18. That tight spread says the whole system is cooling together. At these temperatures fish typically slow their metabolism and feed in shorter, more predictable windows, so timing matters more than covering water.
Green River tailwater browns and steelhead-style fall pattern take shape
Water temperatures across the three USGS gauges sit in a tight 47 to 50°F band this morning, which is squarely in the range where fall fish feed with purpose. Gauge 09261000 reads 47°F at 4,200 cfs, and gauge 09234500 reads 50°F at 2,170 cfs. Gauge 404417108524900 reports 48°F with no flow value. Per Trout Unlimited, nymph rigs are a staple this time of year, and the weight you add to the rig matters when flows are this stout. Field & Stream notes that as water temps drop into the 40s and 50s, fish shift off summer haunts and feed to bulk up for winter.
Green River trout and smallmouth hold steady in cooling fall water
The Green River system is running cold and clear-minded for mid-October. USGS gauge 09261000 reads 4,200 cfs at 47°F, gauge 09234500 shows 2,170 cfs at 50°F, and gauge 404417108524900 reads 48°F. That puts all three readings in the upper 40s, a range where fish slow down and feed in short, predictable windows. Per Field & Stream, fall fish shift off summer haunts toward deeper structural edges as temperatures drop into the 40s and 50s, and that logic applies to the slower pockets along this stretch.
Green River tailwater and Flaming Gorge fall trout window opens
Cold, steady tailwater water is setting the tone this week. The three USGS gauges we read report water temperatures of 50 to 52°F, with the gauge at 09261000 running 4,600 cfs and 09234500 running 2,310 cfs. That is a cool, stable range for fall trout, and Brown Trout are the species to plan around. Per Wired 2 Fish, October to mid-November is prime time for big spawning Brown Trout moving out of large water and into feeder streams, a pattern that applies to cold-water systems generally rather than this river specifically. Trout Unlimited's weekly tip on nymph rigs is worth heeding at these flows: weight added to the rig decides whether your flies reach the feeding lane.
Green River browns and walleye settle into a cool-water fall pattern
Water temperatures near 50°F across three USGS gauges set the tone for a classic October shift. Gauge 09261000 reads 50°F at 4,600 cfs, gauge 09234500 reads 50°F at 2,310 cfs, and gauge 404417108524900 reads 52°F. Those numbers sit in the range where Brown Trout turn aggressive ahead of fall spawning. Per Wired2fish, October to mid-November is prime time for big lake-run browns moving toward spawning water, a pattern that carries across cool-water trout fisheries generally. Fishing the Midwest's Mike Frisch calls October his favorite month, citing quiet water and a strong bite, and says a plain bottom-bouncer rig with a nightcrawler is a go-to for fall Walleye.
Green River tailwater trout settle into fall pattern
Cold, steady water is setting the tone on the Green River tailwater this week. Gauge 09261000 reads 5,510 cfs at 48°F, and gauge 404417108524900 also shows 48°F, while gauge 09234500 is a touch warmer at 50°F with 1,880 cfs. That temperature band suits Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout, which tend to feed steadily in the 40s and low 50s. Trout Unlimited's weekly tip stresses that nymph weight matters, and with this much water moving, getting flies down to the feeding lane is the main adjustment. MidCurrent's Tying Tuesday highlights a beaded purple nymph for low-light, overcast days and a spare midge-style pattern for clear, pressured tailraces, both a sensible fit here.
Green River trout settle into a steady fall pattern
Cold, steady water is the story this week across the Green River system. USGS gauge 09261000 reads 48°F with 5,510 cfs, and gauge 404417108524900 also shows 48°F, while USGS gauge 09234500 reads 50°F at 1,880 cfs. Those temps sit squarely in the range where Field & Stream says fish shift off shallow summer haunts and feed to bulk up for winter. Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout are the species to plan around, and Wired 2 Fish notes October into mid-November is prime time for big spawning browns on the move out of larger water.
Green River tailwater browns hold steady as fall settles in
The Green River below Flaming Gorge is running cold and steady. USGS gauge 09261000 reads 5,850 cfs with water at 47°F, while gauge 09234500 shows 2,180 cfs and 50°F. A third gauge, 404417108524900, also reports 47°F. That temperature band keeps Brown Trout in the fall pattern, and TailFly Outfitters and Caddis Fly (OR) both point to small flies and weighted nymph rigs as the fall standbys. Trout Unlimited's weight tip is a useful reminder that adding or removing split shot is often the difference on a rig like this.
Green River browns and smallmouth shift into fall patterns
The Green River system is running cold and fast this week. The USGS gauge at 09261000 shows 5,850 cfs with water at 47°F, while gauge 09234500 reads 2,180 cfs at 50°F, and gauge 404417108524900 also reports 47°F. At those temperatures, fish are slowing down and feeding in shorter, more predictable windows. Per Wired 2 Fish, mid-October is prime time for big spawning brown trout moving out of larger water, a pattern that fits the cooling temps here. Tactical Bassin points to the same shift for bass, with fish chasing baitfish in fall and a swimbait with a blade adding flash and vibration.