Updated October 15, 2026
    Access point

    Red Canyon / Manila Bayon Flaming Gorge Reservoir

    Less pressured coves with structure that hold larger trout—best approached by boat or by longer bank hikes.
    Flaming Gorge Reservoir reportDirections40.9900°N, 109.4600°W

    River flow last 30 days

    01,0002,0003,000Sep 16Sep 22Sep 272,467 cfs
    USGS gauge 09234500 · daily averageUpdated Oct 16
    Flow now
    2,400cfs
    Above the typical range (1,940–2,320 cfs)
    Last 7 days
    Steady
    2,232 to 2,467 cfs
    Weather now
    60°F
    Clear Sky, wind 3 mph SE
    Bite report · week of Oct 4

    Burbot are active in cooler fall water

    1. 01Burbot are active in cooler fall water.
    2. 02Focus on deeper sections of the reservoir.
    3. 03Kokanee salmon spawning provides an excellent food source (eggs).
    4. 04Mysis shrimp and leech patterns are consistent producers.

    What to tie on at Red Canyon / Manila Bay

    Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

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    Mysis Shrimp

    #14#16#18

    Mysis shrimp are a consistent and abundant food source in large reservoirs like Flaming Gorge, effective year-round for subsurface feeding.

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    Chironomid Pupa (Black)

    #14#16

    Chironomids are a consistent, year-round food source in lakes, and Burbot will readily feed on these subsurface pupae.

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    Blood Dot Egg

    #10#12#14

    Burbot are known to feed on salmon eggs, and Kokanee salmon typically spawn in fall, making egg patterns highly effective.

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    Woolly Bugger (Black/Olive)

    #4#6#8

    A versatile streamer imitating leeches and baitfish, excellent for enticing aggressive strikes from predatory fish like Burbot in colder fall waters.

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    Scud (Pink/Orange)

    #12#14#16#18

    Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source in reservoirs with aquatic vegetation, making this a reliable subsurface pattern for Burbot.

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    Balanced Leech

    #8#10#12#14

    Extremely effective when fished under an indicator in winter; the horizontal profile mimics a slow-moving leech or baitfish in cold, still water.

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    Mysis Shrimp

    #14#16#18

    Flaming Gorge holds a significant population of Mysis shrimp which become a critical high-protein forage when other insect activity is dormant in winter.

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    Scud (Pink/Orange)

    #12#14#16#18

    Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source in stillwaters, and a pink or orange Scud can be very effective for Burbot in early spring.

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    Perch Pattern

    #1/0#2#4

    Perch fry are a significant food source in lakes during early spring, making this streamer an excellent imitation for predatory Burbot.

    Utah season by season

    What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.

    Mar – MaySpringRead the guideJun – AugSummerRead the guideSep – NovFallRead the guideDec – FebWinterRead the guide

    Fly shops nearby

    Local flies, current advice and guided trips.

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