Fly Fishing the Lower Provo River
AdventureModerateSpringYear-round
A short drive from the city, this blue-ribbon trout stream offers exceptional autumn hatches amidst the cooling canyon air.
Itinerary tips
- 1Plan for a 45-minute drive from Salt Lake City via I-15 South and US-189 into Provo Canyon.
- 2Purchase a non-resident Utah fishing license online through the DWR website before you arrive at the river.
- 3Park at the Vivian Park or Nunns Park trailheads for the easiest access to productive public wading stretches.
- 4Pack a 4-weight or 5-weight rod and a selection of size 18-22 blue-winged olive patterns for the autumn season.
- 5Dedicate at least four hours to fishing to account for hiking between pools and changing fly rigs.
- 6Wear studded wading boots to navigate the slick, round river rocks found throughout the canyon floor.
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