Today
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SSW 8 mph · 58% precip
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Today’s verdict
Current River Conditions
As of (11 days ago)
This intel is a couple of weeks old — conditions may have shifted.
As of ~2 weeks ago, conditions were fair.
The Provo is fishing in decent shape right now — water is running a touch above normal but conditions are otherwise solid. Hatches are active and worth paying attention to, so this is a good time to be on the water.
Blue-winged Olives are the headliner right now — this is prime time for the fall BWO hatch, which typically runs through most of October. October Caddis are also in play, and don't overlook big sculpin and articulated streamer patterns for the larger browns. Carpenter ants and hopper imitations round out the box for opportunistic fish.
Hatches
154 CFS is right around its typical level for October — this stretch typically runs 152–178 CFS.
Wading tends to be more manageable at typical flows, but beds shift and cold water saps strength fast — read the water, stay within your limits, and check conditions on-site. You remain responsible for your own safety.
At 50°F, the water is in the prime range for trout — cold enough to fish and to handle fish safely.
Weather
59°FMostly Cloudy
Wind N 0 mph
Sunrise 7:53 AM · Sunset 6:25 PM
Observed (1 hour ago)
NWS / weather.gov · fetched 15:01
Today
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
SSW 8 mph · 58% precip
Tonight
38°F
Light Rain
S 0 to 6 mph · 77% precip
Tomorrow
58°F
Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
S 2 to 6 mph · 30% precip
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Size #18
Size #6
Size #14/16
Size #20/22
Conditions are estimates from USGS data. Always assess on-site conditions and use your own judgment.
The gauge near Charleston reads the Middle Provo, the meandering tailwater between Jordanelle and Deer Creek reservoirs that anglers wade for its dense brown and rainbow trout. It carries both flow and water temperature, so the read reflects the tailwater you'll fish. Fly recommendations here are drawn from a single shop report, so the intel runs lighter than on our multi-source rivers.
Location
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Utah tailwater system with upper, middle and lower reaches; the Middle Provo is especially known for technical trout fishing. Target species include Brown and rainbow trout, with occasional cutthroat trout. Excellent public walk-and-wade access, especially on the Middle Provo. Productive timing is Year-round, with spring and fall especially productive and strong winter midge fishing. Major hatches and foods include Midges, BWOs, PMDs, caddis, green drakes and terrestrials. Common approaches are Small nymph rigs, Euro nymphing and precise dries to rising fish. Regulations, access rules and water conditions vary by reach, so anglers should review current agency information and the linked local reports before fishing.
Tactics
154 CFSFlow
50°F−1°Water temp
63° / 38°WeatherSize #14-16
Size #16
Size #6/4
Size #4/6