Utah Fishing Reports ยท Southern Region
Above the town of Beaver, the Beaver River runs down Beaver Canyon from the Tushar Mountains, a small stream with rainbows, browns and cutthroat.
Looking for the latest Beaver River report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the Beaver River.
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Beaver River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The gauge near Beaver shows about 35 cfs and clear. It is getting cold up the canyon.
Small nymphs in the pools midday, with a small dry on warm afternoons.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Beaver Canyon, bring: Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, Parachute Adams #16-18, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, Zebra Midge #18-20, Royal Wulff #14, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14, Scud Bomb #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Beaver River details
| Access | State Route 153 follows the river up Beaver Canyon, with pullouts and campgrounds. |
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| Elevation | About 6,000 to 8,000 ft |
| Nearest town | Beaver, Utah |
| Best season | Summer and fall |
| Fish | Rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout |
| Regulations | Statewide trout limits apply unless posted. Check the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources fishing guidebook for current rules. A Utah fishing license is required for anglers 12 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 7.5 to 9 ft leaders, 5X tippet |
| Camping | Fishlake National Forest campgrounds in Beaver Canyon (seasonal) |
| Kids | Yes. Small, easy water near the campgrounds. |
| Good to know | The upper road toward Eagle Point closes in winter. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Prime time for dries.
Fall
Low water.
How to get there
Take I-15 south to Beaver, then State Route 153 east up Beaver Canyon.