Green River Fly Fishing Report
December 15th, 2020
The Green River is currently running at 1,000cfs. The best fishing has been using streamers on the B Section. The A and C sections have been hit or miss. There are a few midges on the A section - most of the fish are holding in their winter lies and casually feeding on small scuds and midges. 200 -250 grain sink tips will help get streamers in the feeding zone as the trout are not very aggresive in cold water.
The brown trout (and a few rainbow trout) are spawning. Please be respectful of reproducing fish and give them room to create future generations.
Green River Flow Forecast Daily fluctuations on the upper river..
Current Flow Level - 1,000 cfs
Red Creek: Clear - subject to daily change
A Section: The midge hatch begins in the mormings around 10am. On calm days there are pods of fish up on this little bugs.
B Section: The Streamer bite has been consistent. Red Creek Rapid can be very dangerous at low flows, especially in the winter months when you are likely the only boat on the river.
C Section: Streamers have been hit or miss. Fish them slowly and or swing them.
Hatches: Midges
Dry Flies
Warm mornings have been the best for small dry fly fishing. The midge hatch is best on calm days. Bring your A game. 6X tippet
Haslam's Midge Adult #22
Midge Cluster #18-20
Griffiths Gnat #20
Parachute Adams #22-24
Parachute Ant #16-22 black
Triple Double #14-16 amber, black
Orange Asher #22
Streamers
Dark day dark fly. Bright day, bright fly. Retrieval speed - slow. 0X tippet
Cheech Leech - articulated all colors
Complex Twist Bugger - all colors
Heisenberg - black & Wyoming Cowboy
Drunk & Disorderly - articulated white / pearl
Galloup's Boogieman - articulated all colors
Nymphs
There are a large variety of nymphs for the fish to choose from. Use 5x or 6x tippet
Grey Soft Hackle #22
Scuds #20-22 grey, olive
Tungsten Zebra Midge #18-20 brown, wine, purple, black
Pheasant Tail #16 -22
Black Beauty #20-24
Yong Special #24
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November 9th, 2020
The reports for fly fishing on the Green River have concluded that the action has been slow for the past month or so. Several factors are causing this - namely low flows of 900 cfs, and all the pressure that we had on the river this past season. 2020 was the busiest year ever on the river with use up about 50%. Streamers and nymphing have been the most productive techniques.
The brown trout are starting to get colored up and aggressive towards streamers. The low flow levels will be tough on the spawning fish as they will have little cover to help keep them safe from "eggers". Our trout numbers are down over the past few years, and targeting the spawning fish is highly frowned upon.
Green River Flow Forecast Steady Low Flows
Current Flow Level - 900 cfs
Red Creek: Clear - subject to daily change
A Section: Look for Midges to hatch in the mormings around 10am. On calm days there are pods of fish up on these tiny bugs. The trout are moving into their winter runs, nymph rigs around 9 feet deep have been best.
B Section: Steeamers and nymph rigs have been the most effective..
C Section: The action has been slow. Streamers and dry flies. It is a sin to nymph on the C Section and you will receive years of bad fishing Karma for doing so.
Hatches: Midges
Dry Flies
Calm mornings have been great for small dry fly fishing during the Trico spinner fall. The Pseudocloeon hatch is solid on cloudy days with bugs still coming off on sunny days.
Haslam's Midge Adult #22
Midge Cluster #18-20
Griffiths Gnat #20
Parachute Adams #22-24
Parachute Ant #16-22 black
Triple Double #14-18 purple, black
Streamers
Dark day dark fly. Bright day, bright fly. Retrieval speed - slow. 0X tippet
Cheech Leech - articulated all colors
Complex Twist Bugger - all colors
Heisenberg - black & Wyoming Cowboy
Drunk & Disorderly - articulated white / pearl
Galloup's Boogieman - articulated all colors
Nymphs
There are a large variety of nymphs for the fish to choose from. Use 4x or 5x tippet
Grey Soft Hackle #22
Tungsten Zebra Midge #18-20 brown, wine, purple, black
Pheasant Tail #16 -22
Scuds #20-22 grey, olive
Egan's Frenchie #16
Black Beauty #20-24
Yong Special #24
For the most recent updates please follow us on Facebook and Instagram . We are happy to answer any questions about the river and can be texted at 801-885-0573. Thanks!
