Access point

Near University of Utah Campus (public sections)on Red Butte Creek

Accessible areas on campus grounds and adjacent public lands.

Bite report · week of Oct 4

01Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are the main event, especially on overcast afternoons.
02Pale Morning Duns (PMDs) may also be present, offering dry fly opportunities.
03Midges remain a consistent year-round food source subsurface.
04Focus on deeper pools, slower runs, undercut banks, and current seams.
05Stealth, accurate casts, and delicate presentations are crucial for wary Bonneville Cutthroat Trout and Brook Trout.

What to tie on at Near University of Utah Campus (public sections)

Picked from recent reports for this stretch.

Pale Morning Duns provide a significant food source for opportunistic feeders during fall.

Blue-Winged Olives are a key fall hatch and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.

This low-profile BWO imitation is excellent for selective trout keying on adults during fall hatches.

Midges are a consistent food source for trout year-round, especially in cooler fall waters, making this a reliable subsurface pattern.

This versatile nymph effectively imitates a variety of active aquatic insects drifting subsurface.

An effective general streamer pattern for active trout looking for larger prey like leeches or baitfish.

On warmer fall days, terrestrials like hoppers can still be knocked into the water, providing a substantial meal for trout.

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

Local flies, current advice and guided trips.