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Green River below Flaming Gorge fishing conditions · Utah

Tomorrow, 1 am–5 pmCutthroat trout

The bite peaks at 92. Water is 51°, close to the 54° cutthroat trout like best, and a solunar period lands on the window.

Log a trip here
Right now: 92 for cutthroat trout, goTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Cutthroat trout, hour by hour

Each float is an hour. The deeper it rides, the better the bite. The strip underneath runs daylight, dusk and dark; the red rule marks the best window. Click any hour to read it.

  1. 922 pm
  2. 92
  3. 82
  4. 825 pm
  5. 82
  6. 82
  7. 828 pm
  8. 82
  9. 82
  10. 8211 pm
  11. 82Sun
  12. 92
  13. 922 am
  14. 92
  15. 92
  16. 925 am
  17. 92
  18. 92
  19. 928 am
  20. 92
  21. 92
  22. 9211 am
  23. 92
  24. 92
  25. 922 pm
  26. 92
  27. 92
  28. 825 pm
  29. 92
  30. 92
  31. 928 pm
  32. 92
  33. 92
  34. 9211 pm
  35. 92Mon
  36. 92
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now

Water
51°F

Cutthroat trout range 39–62°

Wind
5 mph

From the west-northwest

Flow
1,900 cfs

steady · -12% in 24 h

Light
Daylight

Sunset 5:07 pm

Sky
Partly Sunny

No rain expected

Air
55°F

NWS hourly forecast

Moon
5% lit

Waning crescent

What’s biting

Each species is scored against its own water-temperature range and tide preference, then wind, weather and warnings. The rules are Utah non-tidal regulations for these waters.

Cutthroat Trout

Cutthroat trout

Oncorhynchus clarkii

92GoTomorrow, 1 am–5 pm

Water

51°
29°39–62° · ideal 54°72°

Why

Right in cutthroat trout's ideal range. Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Settled river level — clearer water, easier wading. Holds 1–25 ft down.

Keep

3 a day

Release 15–22".

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 3 trout a day: no more than 2 under 15" and 1 over 22"; every trout from 15 to 22" must be released. Artificial flies and lures only, and no fishing from a motorboat.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Green River, Flaming Gorge Dam to the Colorado line

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Sep–Jun. More on cutthroat trout

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

80Worth the tripTomorrow, 1 am–5 pm

Water

51°
35°45–68° · ideal 55°78°

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Inside rainbow trout's active range. Settled river level — clearer water, easier wading. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

3 a day

Release 15–22".

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 3 trout a day: no more than 2 under 15" and 1 over 22"; every trout from 15 to 22" must be released. Artificial flies and lures only, and no fishing from a motorboat.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Green River, Flaming Gorge Dam to the Colorado line

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: May–Dec, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on rainbow trout

Brown Trout

Brown trout

Salmo trutta

80Worth the tripTomorrow, 1 am–5 pm

Water

51°
35°45–68° · ideal 55°78°

Why

Light breeze — ruffles the surface so fish spook less, and casting is easy. Inside brown trout's active range. Settled river level — clearer water, easier wading. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

3 a day

Release 15–22".

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 3 trout a day: no more than 2 under 15" and 1 over 22"; every trout from 15 to 22" must be released. Artificial flies and lures only, and no fishing from a motorboat.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Green River, Flaming Gorge Dam to the Colorado line

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: May–Dec, from this spot’s water-temperature record, 2023–2025. More on brown trout

The water

  • Water temperature51°F
  • River1,900 cfs · steady · -12% in 24 h
  • Barometer30.28 inHg

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today5:07 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow6:56 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 3:40 pm–4:40 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 10:10 pm–12:10 am
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 6:10 am–7:10 am

Solunar tables are a popular heuristic. A peer-reviewed test found they don’t predict catch on their own, so here they only nudge the score when the tide or moon already agree. How the score works

Fishing report

No current report covers these waters.

We only show reports an agency has published, with their date. Utah DWR has the state’s fishing pages.

Licenses and rules: Utah DWR · trout stocking · fish-consumption advisory

About this spot

The tailwater below Flaming Gorge Dam in Utah’s northeast corner — routinely ranked among the best trout rivers in America. Gin-clear, cold releases run through Red Canyon past the Little Hole trail, holding extraordinary numbers of wild rainbow, brown, and Colorado River cutthroat trout. The “A” section just below the dam is the famous walk-and-wade and drift stretch.

Flaming Gorge Dam to the Colorado line: 3 trout a day (no more than 2 under 15" and 1 over 22"), every trout 15–22" released, artificial flies and lures only, and no fishing from a motorboat. Smallmouth bass, walleye, pike and burbot must be killed.

Nearby

Public spots within 40 miles, with the same 36 hours of floats.

Flaming Gorge Reservoir9 mi · UtahBest now until Monday 2 am
58Marginal

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Green River below Flaming Gorge?

Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Green River below Flaming Gorge you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website

What fish are commonly targeted at Green River below Flaming Gorge?

Green River below Flaming Gorge is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.

When is the best time to fish at Green River below Flaming Gorge?

It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Green River below Flaming Gorge against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.

What kind of access does Green River below Flaming Gorge have?

Green River below Flaming Gorge has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. Flaming Gorge Dam to the Colorado line: 3 trout a day (no more than 2 under 15" and 1 over 22"), every trout 15–22" released, artificial flies and lures only, and no fishing from a motorboat. Smallmouth bass, walleye, pike and burbot must be killed.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Green River below Flaming Gorge?

state agency regulations apply at Green River below Flaming Gorge. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.

Is Green River below Flaming Gorge tidal water?

No. Green River below Flaming Gorge is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.