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Flaming Gorge stretches from Utah into Wyoming, a huge, deep reservoir with world-class lake trout, kokanee, rainbows and smallmouth.
Looking for the latest Flaming Gorge Reservoir 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 Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
Water level
There is no public daily water level gauge for Flaming Gorge Reservoir that we can show here. Check with the managing agency or a local shop for the latest.
Wind forecast
Flaming Gorge Reservoir fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Lake trout move shallower as the water cools in fall, and rainbows cruise the shorelines.
Strip big streamers along points for lake trout, and leeches for rainbows in the coves.
Stocking report
See the Utah DWR fish stocking report for the latest stocking at Flaming Gorge Reservoir and other Utah waters.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Flaming Gorge Reservoir, bring: Sparkle Minnow #2-6, Woolly Bugger #4-8, Mini Leech #8-10, Clouser Minnow #2-4, Balanced Leech #10-12, Balanced Bou Leech #10-12, Slump Buster #6-8, Egg #12-14, Scud Bomb #12-16, Pitching Leech #10.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Flaming Gorge Reservoir lake details
| Access | Marinas and ramps at Lucerne Valley, Cedar Springs and Buckboard. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 6,000 ft |
| Nearest town | Dutch John, Utah |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Fish | Lake trout, kokanee, rainbows, browns and smallmouth |
| Regulations | Special rules for lake trout and kokanee, and Utah and Wyoming rules differ by area. 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 | 9 ft leaders, 3X to 4X tippet |
| Ice fishing | Ice fishing on the upper bays in cold winters. |
| Camping | Ashley National Forest campgrounds around the reservoir |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Big water. Watch the wind in a small boat. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Lake trout and some ice.
Spring
Shallow trout.
Summer
Kokanee and smallmouth.
Fall
Lake trout move shallow.
How to get there
From Vernal, take US-191 north to Dutch John and the marinas.