Provo River
The Provo River in Utah is a Gold Medal trout river with the Middle Provo near Heber and the Lower Provo below Deer Creek Dam.
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- 5Game fish
- 216Access points
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About the Provo
The Provo River starts in the Uinta Mountains and runs to Utah Lake. It is Gold Medal water, with brown trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, Bonneville cutthroat trout and mountain whitefish.
There are three main parts. The Upper Provo is a small freestone stream in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest. The Middle Provo runs from Jordanelle Dam down to Deer Creek Reservoir and is the most popular. The Lower Provo flows from Deer Creek Dam through Provo Canyon along Highway 189.
The river fishes year round. Pale morning duns, caddis, green drakes, midges and baetis are the main flies on our list. Summer is the best season, and winter midge fishing is popular on the lower sections.
Most anglers wade. The Middle Provo has a public access corridor with several parking areas and walk-in sites. The Lower Provo has pull-offs and parks along the canyon. It can get crowded, especially on weekends.
The Middle Provo has special rules, including artificial flies and lures in places. Check the current Utah Division of Wildlife Resources regulations before you fish.
Provo River at River Road Bridge near Heber City, UT
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Nearby gages
- Snake Creek near Charleston, UT6.6 mi away Not reporting USGS 10156000
- McLeod Creek near Park City, UT16.3 mi away Not reporting USGS 10133600
- Weber River near Oakley, UT17.1 mi away Not reporting USGS 10128500
- Weber River near Peoa, Utah17.3 mi away Not reporting USGS 10129300
- American Fork above Upper Powerplant near American Fork, UT18.2 mi away Not reporting USGS 10164500
- Weber River near Wanship, UT20.4 mi away Not reporting USGS 10129500
- East Canyon Creek near Jeremy Ranch, UT21.3 mi away Not reporting USGS 10133800
- Sixth Water Creek above Syar Tun near Springville, UT26.5 mi away Not reporting USGS 10149000
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Tips for fishing the Provo
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Start below the dams
The Middle Provo below Jordanelle and the Lower Provo below Deer Creek hold the most consistent trout water.
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Match the hatch
PMD and caddis nymphs and emergers cover much of the year. Add green drake patterns when those bugs show up.
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Go small in winter
Midges and baetis are the winter menu. Light tippet and small nymphs work best.
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Avoid the weekend crowds
Weekday mornings are quieter. Walk a bit past the parking lots to find open water.
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The FlyFishFinder app maps 216 access points on the Provo River and shows live gages so you can pick a spot before you drive.
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Provo River FAQ
What is the best time to fly fish the Provo River in Utah?
Summer is the best season, though the river fishes year round. Check the app for live details.
Where can I fly fish the Provo River near Park City and Heber?
The Middle Provo between Jordanelle Dam and Deer Creek Reservoir is the closest to Park City and Heber. The Lower Provo runs through Provo Canyon near Provo.
Can you wade the Provo River?
Yes. Most anglers wade the Middle and Lower Provo. Public access sites and pull-offs make it easy to get to the water.
What flies work on the Provo River?
PMD nymphs and emergers, caddis nymphs and emergers, PMD and green drake dries, midges and baetis are on our list.
What fish are in the Provo River?
Brown trout, rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, Bonneville cutthroat trout and mountain whitefish.
Are there special regulations on the Provo River?
Yes. Some sections have artificial-only rules and other limits. Check the current Utah Division of Wildlife Resources regulations.
