Local Waters Update

Jans fly-fishing guides have fished the best lakes and streams, can pinpoint the hatches and have obtained exclusive access to some very special waters. A Jans guided trip provides the opportunity to fish a variety of lakes and ponds as well as miles of streams on private property closed to the public.

Upper Provo River
The Upper Provo is a small freestone stream that runs out of the Uinta mountains to the Jordanelle reservoir. This part of the Provo sees little pressure and is another ideal stream for a three weight rod. The river runs along highway 150 and is a very scenic drive. Artificial flies and lures are the only means of catching fish. Brook trout,browns and cuttthroat can all be found on this section of the Provo. As always, please respect private property.

River Level:

• Flows are at 202 cfs.

Hatchs:

• Skwala Stones, PMD's,

Fly Patterns:

• Large golden stones (6,8), Streamer in black or olive 4 to 8. Splitcase PMD 16
• Micostones 14-18
• Black Stones 8-14
• Barr's Emerger 16-20
• Olive/black Thread Body Baetis 18-22
• Black Beauty 18-22
• Zebra Midge 20-22
• Rs2 Emerger 18-20
• Wooly Buggers olive or Black 4 to 8
• olden Stones 6, 8

Fishing Techniques:

• Nymphing slowly through riffles and deeper holes will produce good numbers. Be respectful of the private property on the upper. Don't stray from the river. Work streamers through any possible holding water, no matter how small or narrow a seam.
  

Middle Provo River
The Middle Provo runs from Jordanelle reservoir through agricultural and grazing land prior to flowing into deer creek reservoir. There is a very healthy population of brown trout throughout this section with rainbows found closer to Charlston bridge and deer creek. Access can be found at a handful of recently improved parking areas that have bathrooms and garbage cans. Restoration projects are winding down and current information can be found at www.mitigationcommission.gov/prrp/prrp_report.html. With all the pressure, lets remember that there is etiquets to where you should fish and cross the river relative to other fisherman.

River Level:

• The middle is flowing at 392 cfs. .

Hatchs:

• baetus, midges skwala stones, green drakes

Fly Patterns:

• Thread body baetis 18-22
• Scuds Pink, Olive 16
• Black Beauty 20-22
• Zebra Midge 18-20
• Tungsten WD 40 18-20
• Miracle midge 20
• Diamond bead midge 20
• CDC floating Nymph BWO 18
• Furimsky's BDE 18
• Parachute Adams 20 - 22
• Killer Mayfly 20. Golden Stones 6,8, buggers and other streamers black and olive 4 to 8.
  

Fishing Techniques:

• nymphing the deep holes with good slow drifts will provide phenominal fishing. Work slow and consistant if you are not picking up fish switch up your rig. Use caution when wading. the river is ripping!
  

Lower Provo River
The Lower Provo flows from Deer Creek Reservoir down Provo Canyon into Provo Utah and ends up in Utah Lake. For the most part the Lower runs parallel with highway 189 and has many easy access points, consequently fishing pressure can be heavy at times. Currently, there is road construction at Deer Creek dam that may cause some delays especially during the weekdays. The Provo Canyon section of the river holds predominantly brown trout with a fair number of rainbows and cutthroats. This section of the Provo holds many large trout in the 20 plus inch. As September approaches the boat hatch will come to an end. But keep your head up and step back as these rafters are not very good at steering the boats.

River Level:

• 273 cfs

Hatchs:

• Baetus Need we say more!

Fly Patterns:

• Thread body baetis 18-22
• Chocolate foam 20-22
• Sow Bugs Gray 16-18
• Scud 16-18
• Ray Charles 16-18
• Zebra Midge 18-20
• Glass Bead Poxy Baetis 20
• Glass Bead Case Caddis 16
• Extended Body BWO 20 - 22
• Furminsk's BOE 18
• Bubbleback Emerger 18
• Parachute Adams 20-22
• CDC BWO emerger
  

Fishing Techniques:

• Water was bumped up recently and sounds like it will be up for quite some time. it is still fishable but be careful wading.
  

Green River
The Green River is a tailwater fishery that is a three hour drive from Park City and worth every minute of the drive. This fishery is one of the best in Utah and in the top 5 for trout rivers in the United States. The emerald green color of the water along with the steep red rock lined canyon makes floating this river a trip of a life time. The river is filled with large brown trout, rainbows cutthroat and hybrid cutthroat/rainbows. The river has three main sections that are fished regularly. There is the A section that can be footfished or floated, the B section is fished predominantly from a boat, while the C section can be floated or foot fished. The most consistent fishing is on the A and B section consequently these see the most pressure. As most of the tailwaters in Utah, the Green can be fished year round.

River Level:

• Water levers are high at around 1940 cfs

Hatchs:

• Cicadas are here!

Fly Patterns:

• Cards Cicada 12-18
• Fat albert 10-12
• Extended BWO16-18
• Black beauty 18-24
• CDC BWO 18-22
• Sowbug Olive/Grey 14-20
• Scud Orange/Grey/Tan 16-20
• Chocolate drop 18-22
• Wd40 grey or olive

Fishing Techniques:

• Be prepared to switch tactics, as river level rises and falls daily.
  

Weber River
The Weber River originates in the Uinta Mountains and flows into Rockport reservoir. Much of the upper Weber is private, including 9 miles on the 1000 Peaks Ranch, that Jan’s has exclusive rights to guide on. From Rockport, the river continues its journey through the town of Wanship, then to Echo reservior. From Echo the river continues along US84 into Ogden. The section between Rockport and Echo has numerous public access points. The Weber you will see predominantly brown trout and whitefish along with fair numbers of rainbows, cutthroats, and even brook trout in the Upper section.

River Level:

• 229 cfs,

Hatchs:

• Midges, PMDs, Terrestrials

Fly Patterns:

• olive or tan Sow bugs 14-18
• Rubber Leg Prince 14-16
• Ray Charles 16
• Parachute Adams 20,
• Black beauties 18-20
• Blood Midge 18-20
• Zebra midge 20-24 Streamers: Brown an Black wooly buggers # 6-10, Conehead double bunny #4-8,

Fishing Techniques:

• Most of the fish will be taken below the surface dead drifting small nymphs with an indicator, or pitching streamers across larger wholes and swinging them downstream. When the hatches are heavy try a trailing caddis or midge emerger.
  

Currant Creek
Another great tailwater fishery within an hours drive of Park City. Currant Creek flows out of Current Creek reservior and is open year round if the road is accessable. The best times to fish are between June and September. A small stream that has many beaver ponds and sections with dense brush. A great three weight rod river. There are plenty of access point along the dirt road that runs next to the creek all the way up to the reservior. There are suprisingly big browns, cutthroats and some rainbows in this small creek.

River Level:

• Currant creek flows are 36 cfs.

Fly Patterns:

• Zebra midge 18-22
• Black beauty 18-22
• Poxy Back Baetis 18-20
• Parachute Adams 16-20
• Bead head Bugger Brown & Black 6-8
• Stacked Caddis 14-18\
• Hi-vis BWO 16-20

Fishing Techniques:

• Middle of the day when the water warms a few degrees will be your best bet. CLoudy days will bring the tailings of two hatches.

Contact us with any questions or for more info: Jans Guide Service at 1-800-745-1020
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