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Provo River fishing conditions · Utah

Now until 6 pmBrown trout

The bite peaks at 78.

Log a trip here
Right now: 78 for brown trout, worth the trip · inside the best windowTap or drag along the water to move through the next 36 hours

Brown 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. 782 pm
  2. 78
  3. 78
  4. 785 pm
  5. 64
  6. 64
  7. 648 pm
  8. 64
  9. 64
  10. 6411 pm
  11. 64Sun
  12. 64
  13. 642 am
  14. 64
  15. 64
  16. 645 am
  17. 64
  18. 64
  19. 648 am
  20. 64
  21. 64
  22. 6611 am
  23. 66
  24. 66
  25. 742 pm
  26. 74
  27. 74
  28. 645 pm
  29. 64
  30. 64
  31. 748 pm
  32. 74
  33. 74
  34. 6611 pm
  35. 66Mon
  36. 66
Go, 85+Worth the trip, 70+Marginal, 55+Sit it out

Right now · best window

Water
No reading

Brown trout range 45–68°

Wind
2 mph

From the northwest

Flow
146 cfs

steady · +0% in 24 h

Light
Daylight

Sunset 5:16 pm

Sky
Mostly Sunny

No rain expected

Air
59°F

NWS hourly forecast

Barometer
Falling

Measured, last 3 hours

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.

Brown Trout

Brown trout

Salmo trutta

78Worth the tripNow until 6 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Brown trout bite in 45–68° water, best near 55°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Settled river level — clearer water, easier wading. Holds 3–25 ft down.

Keep

15" maximum · 2 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 2 trout a day, both under 15"; artificial flies and lures only. From Legacy Bridge down to Deer Creek Reservoir statewide rules apply.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Middle Provo River, Legacy Bridge to Jordanelle Dam

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

More on brown trout

Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

78Worth the tripNow until 6 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Rainbow trout bite in 45–68° water, best near 55°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Settled river level — clearer water, easier wading. Holds 3–20 ft down.

Keep

15" maximum · 2 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 2 trout a day, both under 15"; artificial flies and lures only. From Legacy Bridge down to Deer Creek Reservoir statewide rules apply.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Middle Provo River, Legacy Bridge to Jordanelle Dam

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

More on rainbow trout

Cutthroat Trout

Cutthroat trout

Oncorhynchus clarkii

78Worth the tripNow until 6 pm

Water

No water reading here right now. Cutthroat trout bite in 39–62° water, best near 54°.

Why

Sharp 3-hour fall — fish feed hard ahead of a front. Settled river level — clearer water, easier wading. Holds 1–25 ft down.

Keep

15" maximum · 2 a day

Open. Keep fish within the limits. 2 trout a day, both under 15"; artificial flies and lures only. From Legacy Bridge down to Deer Creek Reservoir statewide rules apply.

Verified Oct 23, 2026 · Middle Provo River, Legacy Bridge to Jordanelle Dam

Last checked 15 days ago. Rules may have changed.

Season here: Sep–Jun. More on cutthroat trout

The water

  • Water temperatureNo reading
  • River146 cfs · steady · +0% in 24 h
  • Barometer30.28 inHg, falling

Sun, moon & solunar

  • Sunset today5:16 pm
  • Sunrise tomorrow7:03 am
  • MoonWaning crescent, 5% lit
  • Minor solunarToday 3:50 pm–4:50 pm
  • Major solunarTonight 10:20 pm–12:20 am
  • Minor solunarTomorrow 6:20 am–7:20 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

Utah's most famous trout river — the Middle and Lower Provo tailwaters near Heber and Provo hold dense populations of wild brown and rainbow trout (and Bonneville cutthroat) in cold, fertile flows minutes from Salt Lake City. A blue-ribbon technical fishery. Live USGS flow at the River Road bridge near Heber.

Middle Provo, Legacy Bridge up to Jordanelle Dam: 2 trout a day, both under 15", artificial flies and lures only. Legacy Bridge down to Deer Creek follows the statewide 4-trout limit; above Jordanelle every rainbow and cutthroat is released.

Nearby

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

Strawberry Reservoir29 mi · UtahBest now until 5 pm
82Worth the trip

Questions people ask

Do I need a fishing license to fish at Provo River?

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

What fish are commonly targeted at Provo River?

Provo River is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Brown Trout, Rainbow 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 Provo River?

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 Provo River 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 Provo River have?

Provo River has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. Middle Provo, Legacy Bridge up to Jordanelle Dam: 2 trout a day, both under 15", artificial flies and lures only. Legacy Bridge down to Deer Creek follows the statewide 4-trout limit; above Jordanelle every rainbow and cutthroat is released.

Which state's fishing regulations apply at Provo River?

state agency regulations apply at Provo River. 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 Provo River tidal water?

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