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Provo River Fly Fishing Report - July 26, 2026

PROVO RIVER
ReportJUL 26 — AUG 2, 2026
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Flow
223CFS
PROVO RIVER NEAR CHARLESTON, UT
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Water Temp
61.5°F
Updated 2026-07-26
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Weather
59–99°F
Partly Cloudy
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Clarity
Clear
Check post-storm
Flow is running 223 CFS at 3.72 ft on the Charleston gauge — moderate and very fishable — with water temps at a healthy 61.5°F. Expect a scorching high near 99°F today with afternoon storm chances after 3 PM, so get on the water early and plan to be off by early afternoon.
What's Working — Hot Flies

Tungsten Split Case Nymph - PMD #20
#20

Stealth Link Mercer - PMD #20
#20

Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Tan #20
#20

Corn-fed Caddis (CDC) Olive #20
#20

Parachute - Blue Wing Olive #22
#22

Juju Baetis Tungsten #22
#22

Egan's Thread Frenchie Jig - Olive #12
#12

Roza's Pink Pheasant Tail - Barbless #16
#16

Pheasant Tail Tungsten #20
#20

Black Zebra Midge(TBH) #20
#20

Bionic Ant 2.0 - Black #16
#16

Bionic Ant 2.0 - Brown #12
#12
Hatch Chart
| Insect | Size | Activity | Prime Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow Sally Stonefly | #14-16 | Moderate | 8 AM - 11 AM |
| PMD (Pale Morning Dun) | #16-20 | Heavy | 9 AM - 1 PM |
| Caddis | #16-20 | Moderate | 7 AM - 10 AM |
| Blue-Winged Olive | #20-22 | Light | 3 PM - 6 PM |
| Midge | #20-24 | Light | 6 AM - 9 AM |
Best Time Window
- 6 AM - 9 AM: First-light midge and caddis action in slower pools and foam lines before the heat builds.
- 9 AM - 12 PM: Prime PMD hatch window — nymph the riffles early, then switch to dries as fish begin rising in tailouts and flats.
- 3 PM - 6 PM: Watch for storm-triggered BWO activity in slower glides; fish quickly and safely with one eye on the sky.
Guide's Tip
From the benchWith a high of 99°F forecast, your fishing day is essentially over by 1 PM — be on the water at first light and focus your nymphing in the 2-4 ft runs along the main current seam using a tight-line or indicator setup with a tungsten anchor fly. As the PMD hatch builds between 9 and 11 AM, watch for subtle sipping rises in the slower tailouts and transition to a dry fly fished on a long, fine tippet (6X) with a reach cast to avoid drag. If afternoon storm clouds build after 3 PM and you're still out, move to slower glides and fish a BWO dry or emerger — the drop in light can trigger a second rise window, but keep an eye on lightning.
Main Species
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
Bonneville Cutthroat Trout
