Huntington Creek
river in Utah
Huntington Creek flows from the Manti-La Sal National Forest. Its wild trout populations thrive in the clear, cold waters, making it a challenging but rewarding destination for experienced fly anglers. Special regulations often apply.
River flow last 30 days
What's working on Huntington Creek
- 01Active hatches of Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) and Mahogany Duns.
- 02Brown Trout are beginning their spawning rituals, making egg patterns highly effective.
- 03Streamers are excellent for targeting aggressive, larger Brown Trout in cooler waters.
- 04Focus on deeper runs, current seams, and slower pools.
- 05Avoid wading through or disturbing actively spawning Brown Trout on redds.
Past reports week by week
9 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emerger
BWO emergers are crucial during active fall hatches, and this high-visibility pattern helps spot subtle takes from selective trout.
Blood Dot Egg
Fall is prime egg season due to spawning Brown Trout, making this an irresistible pattern for all trout species.
Buy at AmazonJuan's Slim Shady
A low-profile BWO dry fly, it's highly effective for selective trout keying on adult Blue-Winged Olives during fall hatches.
PMD (Pale Morning Duns)
Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching in fall, providing a key food source for opportunistic feeders on the surface.
RS2
This versatile midge/Baetis emerger is highly effective when fished in the film or as a trailing nymph, perfectly mimicking both midges and Baetis as they ascend through the water column.
Mahogany Dun
Paraleptophlebia (Mahogany Duns) are actively hatching in late summer and fall, making this a crucial dry fly imitation.
Buy at AmazonOctober Caddis (Dry)
The October Caddis hatch is one of the largest caddis hatches of the year in fall, drawing aggressive strikes from trout.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A reliable year-round streamer, effective for imitating leeches and baitfish, especially for aggressive trout in colder fall flows.
Where to fish and who to ask
Forks of Huntington Campground Access
Excellent access to prime sections of the Blue Ribbon fishery, with diverse water types.
Stuart Guard Station Section
Further upstream, offering more solitude and opportunities for larger wild fish.
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Utah season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Read before you go
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Quick answers
Common questions about Huntington Creek.
What flies work best on Huntington Creek?
Our top scored fly patterns for Huntington Creek right now are Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emerger (90% confidence), Blood Dot Egg (90% confidence), Juan's Slim Shady (90% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Huntington Creek?
Huntington Creek holds Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
What are current flow conditions on Huntington Creek?
Live USGS streamflow readings for Huntington Creek are charted in the sidebar of this page and updated automatically from the nearest gauge.
Is Huntington Creek fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Huntington Creek each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.