Lower Provo (Provo River Parkway / Vivian Park)on Provo River
River flow last 30 days
Flows at 96
- 01Flows at 96.4 cfs are lower than the typical March low of 150 cfs, concentrating fish in deeper water.
- 02Consistent BWO hatches are expected, particularly on overcast days.
- 03Midge activity remains strong and is a reliable year-round food source.
- 04October Caddis can provide opportunities for exciting dry-fly action.
- 05Streamers and egg patterns will be effective for targeting aggressive, larger trout.
What to tie on at Lower Provo (Provo River Parkway / Vivian Park)
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
October Caddis (Dry)
The October Caddis is one of the largest caddis hatches of the year in many western rivers, providing prime dry fly opportunities in the fall.
Buy at AmazonMysis Shrimp
Mysis shrimp are a consistent food source in reservoirs and often wash into tailwaters like the Provo, making this pattern highly effective for subsurface feeders.
Buy at AmazonZebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source in tailwaters year-round, and this weighted pattern gets into the strike zone effectively.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A versatile streamer pattern that imitates leeches and baitfish, excellent for enticing aggressive strikes from predatory trout, especially in colder fall waters.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Fall is prime season for Blue-Winged Olive hatches on tailwaters, and this pattern is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Buy at AmazonGriffith's Gnat
During the warmest part of the afternoon, midges will cluster on the surface. This is the most effective dry fly for winter risers on the Provo.
Zebra Midge
The absolute staple for Utah tailwaters in winter. Black with silver wire or Red with gold wire in sizes 20-22 mimic the prolific midge larvae and pupae.
Buy at AmazonScud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater shrimp are a consistent food source in Provo River's spring creek and tailwater sections, especially in areas with aquatic vegetation.
Buy at AmazonTrico Spinner
Mimics the active Trico hatches and spinner falls occurring during early morning hours in August on the Provo River.
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