Green River Fly Fishing Report

Green River Flows are going to 4,600cfs on May 1st

If you go B Section, take out at Indian Crossing or Taylor Flat Bridge boat ramps.

You cannot float under Taylor Flat Bridge at 4,600cfs

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The Bureau of Reclamation and powers that be have decided to send 1/3 of Flaming Gorge Reservoirs' water downstream to put a band-aid on Lake Powell.  The Green River is likely to remain at 4,600cfs for a majority of the season.  This will make wade fishing tougher but the boat fishing will be solid.  The flows will also go up to 8,600cfs - likley 2 times this year.  The first time will be for about a week sometime likely in late May and the second high water event will be for about 3 days sometime around June 20th for the smallmouth bass experiment that they have been running for about 6 years now.  No one knows for sure when the 8,600cfs flows will happen and we are usually only given 3 days notice.  We will post information as it becomes available.  For more information about high water on the Green River check out our high water page and High and Dry video on Youtube.  

We have been inundated with phone calls, texts and emails about the flow change.  We have canceled most trips on May 1st but feel confident in the fishing from May 2nd on.  The river has already been raised this year so a majority of the moss and debris on the A Section has already been flushed out.  The water clarity on the lower sections of the river will improve everyday and become fishable after a few days.    

4,600cfs is a great flow on the Green River.  We see that flow level every season and the guides know it well.  The BWO hatch is prime right now, and there are cicadas and other terrestrial’s around as well.  Worm patterns and scuds will also be on the trout menu.  

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The fishing so far this Spring has been amazing!  It is definitely one of the best early seasons in recent memory. The upcoming high water events are going to be incredible for the health of our fishery!