Green River, Utah

Green River, Utah (click image for detail)

In the remote Northeast corner of Utah runs the famed Green River.  Known for its legendary hatches and exciting numbers of fish, the Green needs no introduction.  This great stretch of river begins its journey at the Flaming Gorge Dam where its gin-clear water boasts high numbers of quality fish and incredible hatches.  Best fished from a drift boat, this river will provide you with memories to last a lifetime. 

One of the Green River hatches to note is the Blue Winged Olive Hatch in the Spring.  This hatch seems to bring all the fish to the surface, big and bigger.  The BWO hatch is a real opportunity to catch a trophy fish on a small dry fly.

The BWO hatch is quickly followed up in May and June by the Cicadas.  The Cicada, a burrowing insect that has varying yearly emergence, is similar in size to a cricket and can be heard "chirping" in the trees when the emergence is on.  Although some years the emergence is stronger than others, there always seems to be enough to keep the fish very interested.

About the time that the Cicadas are gone, the summer is in full swing and 'hoppers and other terrestrials are on the water.  The Green is also home to midge, caddis and PMD hatches.  The fall and winter can provide incredible streamer and bugger fishing and you can effectively fish nymphs year-round on the Green.

The Green River is approximately a 3 1/2 hour drive from Salt Lake City (and well worth it!).  We would be happy to help your with local accommodations if needed.

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