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Provo River Fly Fishing Report - September 13, 2026

PROVO RIVER
ReportSEP 13 — 20, 2026
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Flow
242CFS
PROVO RIVER NEAR CHARLESTON, UT
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Water Temp
55.9°F
Updated 2026-09-13
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Weather
40–83°F
Mostly Clear
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Clarity
Clear
Check post-storm
Flow is holding steady at 242 CFS with a gauge height of 3.8 ft and a very fishable water temp of 55.9°F — clarity is good right now but watch for afternoon thunderstorms that could muddy things up quickly. Fish early to capitalize on clean water before any storm runoff arrives.
What's Working — Hot Flies

Juju Baetis Tungsten #22
22

Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
22

Black Zebra Midge(TBH) #20
20

Olsen's Peacock Blowtorch Barbless #22 - 24
22

Bionic Ant 2.0 - Black #16
16

Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20
20

Egan's Thread Frenchie Jig - Olive #12
12

Tungsten Split Case Nymph - PMD #20
20

Top Secret Baetis #16
16

Egan's GTI Caddis - Olive #12
12

Roza's Pink Pheasant Tail - Barbless #16
16

Egan's Silver Bullet - Baetis #14
14
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
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| Blue-Winged Olive (Baetis) | 20-22 | Moderate | 10 AM - 1 PM |
| Caddis | 16-18 | Moderate | 6 PM - 8 PM |
| Midge | 20-24 | Heavy | 8 AM - 11 AM |
| Terrestrial (Ant) | 16 | Moderate | 11 AM - 3 PM |
| PMD (Pale Morning Dun) | 18-20 | Light | 9 AM - 12 PM |
Best Time Window
- 6:30 AM - 10:00 AM: Prime midge and early BWO nymphing window before wind and storm threat builds — fish the deeper runs tight to the bottom.
- 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM: BWO and PMD hatch window with the best dry-fly opportunity of the day before afternoon storms arrive; watch for rising fish in slower flats.
- 7:00 PM - Dusk: Evening caddis and terrestrial window on the banks — fish should be active along the edges if afternoon storms clear and water stays fishable.
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith afternoon thunderstorms in the forecast, make your best fishing happen before noon — the Middle Provo is fishing more consistently right now, so focus your morning session there in the deeper seams and runs using a tight-line nymph setup with a small tungsten fly to get down quickly at 242 CFS. If storms roll through and clarity drops, switch to a larger, flashier nymph like the Silver Bullet or Frenchie and slow your drift way down, targeting the slower inside edges where trout will stack up out of the turbid main current. Evening sessions on the Lower Provo can be exceptional if the water stays clear — work the grassy banks with an ant or caddis dry and be stealthy, as these fish have seen pressure all season.
Main Species
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Bonneville Cutthroat Trout
