Weber River
river in Utah
Cuts through Weber and Ogden Canyons with good public access; produces wild rainbows and browns—best spring through fall.
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are consistent
- 01Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are consistent, particularly on overcast days.
- 02Midges remain a staple food source, with fish actively feeding on subsurface pupae and larvae.
- 03October Caddis are making their presence known, providing excellent dry fly opportunities.
- 04Brown Trout are beginning to stage for spawning, making egg patterns highly effective for opportunistic feeders.
- 05Streamers are a good choice for targeting aggressive, larger trout and whitefish.
- 06Water temperatures are cooling, encouraging fish to feed actively before winter.
Past reports week by week
6 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 (BWO) Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are a primary fall hatch, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults, especially on overcast days.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Baetis Nymph
This nymph effectively mimics active BWO nymphs, a crucial food source in the fall, and is excellent for subsurface feeding during baetis emergences.
Zebra Midge
Midges are a consistent, year-round food source in the Weber River. This weighted nymph is highly effective for getting down to feeding trout and whitefish, especially as water temperatures cool.
Buy at AmazonPat's Rubber Leg Stonefly
A versatile stonefly nymph imitation, effective for prospecting larger insects dislodged in the current, and a consistent producer for trout and whitefish in freestone rivers like the Weber.
October Caddis (Dry)
The October Caddis is one of the largest caddis hatches of the year in many western rivers, providing a significant surface opportunity for rising trout and whitefish in the fall.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Olive)
A classic and versatile streamer pattern that imitates leeches and baitfish, effective for enticing aggressive strikes from trout in the colder fall waters.
Blood Dot Egg
As brown trout begin their spawning rituals in the fall, egg patterns become highly effective for opportunistic rainbow and cutthroat trout, as well as whitefish, feeding below spawning beds.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Ogden Canyon (Huntsville to Pineview access)
Popular canyon stretch with technical pocket water and deep pools holding trout year-round.
Pineview Reservoir Inlet
Transition zone between reservoir and river with strong fall and spring feeding activity—good for streamers and nymphs.
Fly shops within 40 miles
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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 Weber River.
What flies work best on Weber River?
Our top scored fly patterns for Weber River right now are Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun (95% confidence), Mother's Day Caddis (95% confidence), Zebra Midge (95% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Weber River?
Weber River holds Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Cutthroat Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Weber River fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Weber River each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.