Ogden Canyon (Huntsville to Pineview access)on Weber River
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.
What to tie on at Ogden Canyon (Huntsville to Pineview access)
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Baetis are actively hatching in the mornings, especially on cooler days. This low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults during this significant spring hatch.
Mother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected in late April through May on Western rivers, and current reports confirm active Caddis in the Weber River.
Zebra Midge
Midges are active all day, as confirmed by current reports. This classic midge pupa imitation in appropriate sizes is a year-round staple for trout.
Buy at AmazonTactical Peeping Caddis TH Jig
Recent angler reports highlight this fly's effectiveness for larger fish on undercut banks, perfectly imitating the actively emerging caddis pupae in the Weber River's spring flows.
Sow Bug
Current reports indicate 'Sows in the river,' making this a highly effective imitation of the abundant freshwater isopods that are a consistent food source for trout.
Buy at AmazonJujubaetis
With Baetis actively hatching, a subsurface nymph imitation like the Jujubaetis is crucial for trout feeding on nymphs before they emerge.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Hare's Ear Nymph
This is an excellent general searching nymph, mimicking various small mayfly nymphs that are active year-round, and particularly effective as BWOs begin to emerge in spring.
Hopper Juan
Grasshoppers and other terrestrials are a significant food source for trout in the Weber River during the summer months.
Buy at AmazonPine Squirrel Leech
Small, weighted leeches trigger territorial strikes from large Brown trout in the winter. The movement of pine squirrel hide is effective even with a dead drift or very slow retrieve.
Buy at AmazonUtah season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.