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Provo River

Provo River · near Heber City · year-round

Utah's best-known trout river, with brown and rainbow trout commonly found along all stretches from the Uintas to Utah Lake.

brown trout
brown trout
rainbow trout
rainbow trout
year-roundnear Heber CityAPPROX — NEAR HEBER CITYAbout 71-80 mile river split into upper, middle (Jordanelle Dam to Deer Creek Reservoir) and lower (through Provo Canyon) sections…

Depth & Structure

About 71-80 mile river split into upper, middle (Jordanelle Dam to Deer Creek Reservoir) and lower (through Provo Canyon) sections (Wikipedia). The restored middle Provo runs in an 800-2,200 ft wide protected corridor. No ft depth range published in the source opened.

Best Lures

Dry flies, nymphs and streamers matched to hatches; small spinners for spin tackle.

Best Baits

artificials primary

Gear to Bring

4-6 wt fly rods with floating and sink-tip lines; waders and wading boots.

Local Tips

['The Provo River Restoration Project (1999-2008) re-meandered the middle river and set levees back specifically to improve the fishery, with angler access along the corridor.', 'Fishing is popular on all stretches; the lower river below Deer Creek Dam…

Shop the Rig

Rotating Spinner Lure Set | 16-Piece with Case

Rotating spinner set

Rotating Spinner Lure Set | 16-Piece with Case

$16.00

Related Water

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Fish photos: brown trout — Wikimedia Commons · rainbow trout — Wikimedia Commons
Fishing regulations, seasons and limits change — always check the current rules for this water before you fish. Spot pins are approximate area markers, not launch or access coordinates.