American Fork River
river in Utah
Provides a mix of riffles, runs, and pools easily accessible from the canyon road.
What's working on American Fork River
- 01Pseudocloeon (Pseudo) mayflies (#20-#24) are actively hatching, providing challenging dry fly fishing.
- 02Midges (#20-#26) remain a consistent food source, with trout keying in on them throughout the day.
- 03Nymphing with midge larva and pupa patterns, BWO nymphs, and attractor nymphs is highly effective subsurface.
- 04Warmer afternoons may still offer chances to fish October Caddis and terrestrial patterns.
- 05Trout are actively feeding, with good opportunities in the upper and middle river sections.
Past reports week by week
2 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Consistent Blue-Winged Olive hatches are occurring, especially on overcast days, making this low-profile dry fly effective for selective trout.
Parachute BWO
Excellent for matching consistent Blue-Winged Olive hatches when trout are looking up and feeding on adult mayflies in softer water.
Zebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source year-round in tailwaters and rivers, and this weighted pattern is excellent for getting into the strike zone.
Buy at AmazonOctober Caddis (Dry)
October Caddis hatches can still provide good dry fly fishing opportunities during warmer afternoons in early fall.
Buy at AmazonTungsten Bead Pat's Rubber Legs
A year-round, high-calorie stonefly nymph imitation, especially effective in colder fall flows as an anchor fly for smaller droppers.
Buy at AmazonBlood Dot Egg
Fall is the egg season for trout, and this pattern imitates salmon/trout eggs, which can be a significant food source.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Hare's Ear Nymph
An excellent general searching nymph that mimics various aquatic insects active in the currents throughout the fall.
Schroeder’s Parachute Hopper
Terrestrial activity, particularly hoppers, can still be strong during warmer fall days, offering a substantial meal for opportunistic trout along grassy banks.
Where to fish and who to ask
Mouth of American Fork Canyon
Easy public access near the Grove Creek Trailhead.
Tibble Fork Reservoir Tailwater
Below Tibble Fork Dam, offering cold water and good trout fishing.
Fly shops within 40 miles
Fly Fish Food
Eddie Robinson's Fly Fishing
Rocky Mountain Outfitters
Fish Heads Fly Shop
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Quick answers
Common questions about American Fork River.
What flies work best on American Fork River?
Our top scored fly patterns for American Fork River right now are Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun (90% confidence), Parachute BWO (90% confidence), Zebra Midge (90% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in American Fork River?
American Fork River holds Walleye. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is American Fork River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for American Fork River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.