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The Middle Provo runs from Jordanelle Dam through the Heber Valley to Deer Creek Reservoir, a restored, braided tailwater with lots of walk-in access and good numbers of browns.
Looking for the latest Middle 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 Middle Provo River (Heber Valley).
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Middle Provo River fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Jordanelle is releasing about 150 cfs, a normal fall drop, and the water is clear. Fish are sliding into the deeper holes for winter.
BWOs are the main event, and cloudy, cool days are the best. Fish a small BWO nymph or JuJu Baetis on a tight line through the seams, then switch to a size 20 to 22 Parachute Adams or BWO cripple when fish rise. Browns are spawning, so please give the redds room.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Middle Provo, bring: JuJu Baetis #20-22, Barr', s Emerger #20-22, Zebra Midge #20-22, Parachute Adams #20-22, BWO Cripple #20-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #18-20, RS2 Emerger #18-22, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16, Squirmy Wormie #12-14.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
Middle Provo River details
| Access | Walk-in access points along River Road and the Heber Valley, plus parking at the Jordanelle Dam and Midway areas. |
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| Elevation | About 5,500 to 6,000 ft |
| Nearest town | Heber City, Utah |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Fish | Brown trout, with rainbows, cutthroat and whitefish |
| Regulations | The upper part of this stretch is flies and lures only, with a reduced limit. 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, 5X to 6X tippet |
| Camping | Jordanelle and Deer Creek state parks, and Wasatch Mountain State Park |
| Kids | Partly. Easy walk-in spots, but braided channels and fast water. |
| Good to know | Weekends get busy. Weekdays and cloudy days fish best. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Midges and steady winter flows.
Spring
BWOs before runoff.
Summer
PMDs, caddis and yellow sallies.
Fall
BWOs and spawning browns.
How to get there
From Salt Lake City, take I-80 east to US-40, then US-40 south past Jordanelle Reservoir toward Heber City.