Utah Fishing Reports ยท Southern Region
Around Hatch, the upper Sevier winds through ranch country along US-89 between Panguitch and the Long Valley, with browns and rainbows.
Looking for the latest Sevier River Hatch 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 Sevier River โ Hatch.
Current flows
Wind forecast
Sevier River Hatch fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
The Hatch gauge is running high for November after the early-month storm. Check it before you drive.
When it is up, fish heavier nymphs and streamers along the edges. As it clears, go to smaller nymphs and midges in the bends.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Hatch, bring: Woolly Bugger #8, Pat', s Rubber Legs #10, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-18, Zebra Midge #18-20, Elk Hair Caddis #14-16, 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.
Sevier River Hatch details
| Access | Public pullouts along US-89. Much of the river runs through private land. |
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| Elevation | About 6,900 ft |
| Nearest town | Hatch, Utah |
| Best season | Spring, summer and fall |
| Fish | Brown and rainbow 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 | 9 ft leaders, 4X to 5X tippet |
| Camping | National forest campgrounds near Panguitch Lake and Red Canyon |
| Kids | Partly. |
| Good to know | Know where the public water ends. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Cold.
Spring
Runoff.
Summer
Caddis and hoppers.
Fall
Low water and browns.
How to get there
From I-15 at Cedar City, take State Route 14 east to US-89, then north to Hatch. From the north, take US-89 south from Panguitch.