Utah Fishing Reports ยท Central Region
Below Deer Creek Dam, the Lower Provo runs through Provo Canyon right next to US-189, a tailwater with lots of browns, easy access and fish that see plenty of flies.
Looking for the latest Lower Provo 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 Lower Provo River (Provo Canyon).
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Lower Provo River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Deer Creek is at its winter release, around 120 cfs. The river is low and weedy, which makes nymphing harder. The gauge on this page is in town below the diversions, so flows in the canyon run higher than it shows.
Small is the rule. Fish BWO nymphs, midges and sow bugs in 20 to 24 on light tippet, and keep a size 22 BWO dry ready for cloudy afternoons. Browns are spawning, so stay off the gravel.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Lower Provo, bring: Zebra Midge #20-24, JuJu Baetis #20-22, Kaufmann', s Scud #16-18, Parachute Adams #20-22, Barr', s Emerger #20-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #18-20, RS2 Emerger #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Lower Provo River details
| Access | Pullouts along US-189 and the paved Provo River Parkway Trail, with parking at Vivian Park and Bridal Veil Falls. |
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| Elevation | About 5,000 to 5,400 ft |
| Nearest town | Provo, Utah |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Fish | Brown trout and rainbows |
| Regulations | Flies and lures only, with a reduced limit, from the Olmsted Diversion up to Deer Creek Dam. 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 to 10 ft leaders, 6X tippet |
| Camping | No camping in the canyon. Deer Creek State Park is just above the dam. |
| Kids | Yes. The parkway trail and Vivian Park make easy outings. |
| Good to know | It is close to the city and busy. Go early or on weekdays. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Midges and quiet weekdays.
Spring
BWOs, then higher spring flows.
Summer
Caddis, PMDs and yellow sallies.
Fall
BWOs and spawning browns.
How to get there
From Salt Lake City, take I-15 south to Orem, then US-189 east into Provo Canyon.