Weber River Fishing Report-04/18/24 (Old report archive is at the bottom of page)
Headlines: The tailwaters are all flowing a little above a normal level and lightly stained. Our midge patterns are working great here, especially those pre-rigged in tandem with the larva on the bottom and pupa above it about 18 inches. Check back with us. Email us at (sales@perfectflystore.com) with the dates you will be fishing and we will send you a list of our fly recommendations. We update the Weber River fishing report weekly, so check back with us.
Fly and Gear ordering and delivery: We can get flies to you within two to three business days from the time you place your order via Priority Mail. If you provide a budget for flies, we will select them to match the budget and get them to you on time for your trip. Please see the bottom of this column for ordering options.
We also have custom Perfect Fly selections in 3 different price ranges for this stream that come with or without fly boxes. They make excellent gifts. Click Here To Order or Call us at 800 594 4726 or email us at sales@perfectflystore.com.
Type of Stream
Two Tailwaters and the Freestone
Stream
Species (depends on section)
Brown Trout (wild)
Rainbow Trout (wild and stocked)
Cutthroat Trout (wild and stocked)
Whitefish
Size
Small to Medium
Location
Central Utah
Nearest Towns
Oakly
Park City
Coalville
Salt Lake City
Season
Year-round
Access:
Fair
Special Regulations
You should review the current
regulations which are subject to
change each year.
Non-Resident License
State of Utah
Weather
National Weather Service Link
USGS Stream flow data:
Near Echo Ut
Near Oakley
At Gateway
Seasons:
You can fish the Weber River year-round.
Winter:
The fishing can be good in the tailwaters during the Winter since the water stays near a constant temperature.
Spring:
Springtime is an excellent time to fish the river but it can be high and off color during the runoff.
Summer:
Fly fishing the Weber River during the Summer is good in the trailwater sections and freestone section except during the hottest days of Summer..
Fall:
The autumn season is an excellent time for fly fishing the Weber River because its brown trout spawn during the Fall.
Recommended Tackle & Gear
Fly Line:
5 or 6 weight
Leaders:
Dry fly: 9 & 12 ft., 5 or 6X, Nymphing:
71/2 ft., 3 or 4X, Streamers 0-2X
Tippets:
Dry fly: 5 or 6X, Nymphing: 3 or 4X,
Streamer 0-2X
Best Fly Rods:
Perfect Fly Superb Five or Ultimate Six
Fly Reels:
For 5/6 fly line
Fly Floatants and Misc Items:
Floatants, KISS Strike Indicators
Tools & Accessories:
Nippers, forceps, retractors, etc.
Fly and Gear ordering and delivery:
Email us at (sales@perfectflystore.com) with the dates you will be fishing and we will send you a list of our fly recommendations. We can get flies and gear to you within two to three business days from the time you place your order via Priority Mail. If you provide a budget for flies, we will select them to match the budget and get them to you on time for your trip. Your can also call us at 800-594-4726 and we will help you decide what flies and gear to use. All orders are shipped free in the U.S. If under a $100 order requiring Priority mail is a charge of only $8.10. Orders over a $100 are shipped free via Priority Mail.
Fly Fishing On The Weber River In Utah
The Weber River originates near the Uinta Mountains near the peaks of Bald Mountain, Notch Mountain and Mount Watson. It flows from the mountains into Rockport Lake. The tailwater below Rockport Lake is prime brown trout water. Below Rockport, it picks up the tributary of Silver Creek and Chalk Creek and flows into Echo Reservoir. The tailwater below Echo Reservoir is also a good fly fishing destination. It joins the Ogden River and flows into the Great Salt Lake. Fly fishing the Weber River gives anglers a good shot at catching a large, wild brown trout as well as rainbows and cutthroat trout.
The Weber River is very similar to the more popular Provo River. It flows form the same mountain range. The two tailwaters keep water near that preferred by trout year-round. Trout can be caught even on the coldest and the warmest days. They keep the water cool during the hot summer months. The upper section of the Weber River is generally slower moving water but with some riffles between pools.
Although much of the Weber River flows through private property, the state has arranged good access to the stream. There are several areas the river can be accessed below both of its tailwaters. You should always use caution wading a tailwater. They are subject to releases of water from the dam and you can get into trouble fast if your unaware of the releases.
The Weber River has an excellent population of aquatic insects. Keep in mind some species don’t exist in both the freestone section and the tailwaters. There are Blue-winged olives that hatch from March through mid May and again from September well into November. March Browns hatch from April into middle June. Western Green Drakes hatch from mid June through July and Small Western Green Drakes (flavs) from late June into mid August. Yellow Quills and Ginger Quills hatch from July through August. Mahogany duns hatch in September and October and Tricos from July through September.
Little Black Caddis (Mother’s Day Grannoms) hatch from late April into July. Several species of Spotted Sedges and Little Sister caddis hatch from May through September. Green Sedges hatch from July through September.
Little Winter Stoneflies hatch from February into April. Little Brown stoneflies from May through July. Golden Stoneflies hatch from June into late July. Little Yellow Stoneflies hatch from June through August.
Scuds and Sowbugs are present, along with plenty of baitfish and Sculpins, which are very plentiful. During the summer, imitations of grass hoppers, ants and beetles are effective. Anytime the water is cold midges become important.
Keep in mind that when your fishing any tailwater, the discharges from the dam control the speed and height of the water and often determine the feeding schedule of the trout. Your fishing can be drastically affected by the volume of water being released. It is always a good idea to check on the releases of water and determine the stream flows prior to making a long trip to fish a tailwater.
Fishing Report Headlines Archive:
Current Weber River Fishing Report
02/29/2020 The stream levels are below normal levels in all sections but otherwise in good shape. Midges, winter stoneflies, skwala stoneflies and black flies are hatching and our articulated Sculpin patterns are working.
03/37/20 The two tailwater are flowing at a normal level. Trout are being caught but getting around in the snow can be a problem. Midges, Skwala stonefly nymphs are working good.
04/16/20 The river is in good shape in all respects. We are getting a few good reports. There is still a lot of snow on the banks but little to no ice in the water.
05/08/20 Stream levels vary with the section from too high to wade safely to low. There are some good hatches taking place and you should be able to catch trout. Send us an email for a fly list.
05/30/20 The stream levels are all okay and trout are being caught. There are some very good hatches taking place. This coming week should be a good one for any section of the river.
06/12/20 The river is flowing below a normal level and in good shape. Wading should be safe and easy. There are good hatches taking place and we are getting good reports from customers.
06/24/20 The river is running below normal levels and clear. We continue to get good reports from our customers. There are multiple hatches taking place and dry fly fishing is good.
07/06/20 The discharges and stream levels in all sections are a little below normal and the water clear. There are multiple hatches taking place and we are getting good reports from customers.
07/20/20 Good conditions contine. Stream levels in all sections are near normal and the river in good shape. There are lots of hatches taking place and we continue to get good reports from customers.
08/04/20 The water is staying nice and cool below the three dams and we continue to get good reports from customers fishing them. There are some some very good hatches taking place.
08/20/20 The stream levels are all just a little above normal and the river is very good shape. There are still a lot of hatching insects and our terrestrial patterns are also working good. We continue to get good reports from customers.
09/18/20 Excellent conditions exist. The discharges and resulting stream levels are all in good shape. We continue to get some very good reports from customers catching some nice size trout. There are still hatches taking place and our terrestrial patterns are also working.
10/04/20 We continue to get good reports from customers. Fish are being caught in good numbers in all sections of the river. There are some good Mahogany dun, BWOs, October caddis and Spotted sedge caddis hatches.
10/30/20 The river is still in good shape in all sections. We continue to get good reports from customers. There are still some good hatches taking place.
05/10/21 The stream levels and discharges are still low but we are getting some good reports. There are some good hatches of March Browns, little BWOs. little Black caddis, and others.
05/18/21 The river is still in good shape with good hatches taking place. We received on goo report this past week from a customer.
05/25/21 The stream is flowing below normal levels in all sections. Runoff hasn’t started but will be coming soon. For now, the stream is in good condition.
06/07/22 The stream is still below normal and clear. There are multiple hatches taking place and we continue to get some good reports from customers fishing it.
06/28/22 Sorry for missing the last reports. Conditions are good in all sections of the river. There are good hatches taking place and we are getting some good catch reports from customers. Shoot us an email for a recommended fly list.
07/02/22 We continue to get some good reports from customers fishing the river. Fish as near the discharges as legal for the best results. There are still plenty hatching insects and our terrestrial patterns are working.
07/16/22 The stream is still a little above normal level to normal in other sections. We received two good reports from customers fishing it this past week.
07/23/22 Conditions are good. We received another good report this past week from a customer. Good hatches for late summer continue to take place.
07/28/22 The stream is still flowing near normal level and is in good shape. Good hatches continue to come off and we continue to get some very good reports from customers.
08/03/23 The stream is flowing at a good rate and clear. Good hatches continue to take place. We received two good reports from customers fishing it this past week.
08/09/23 The stream flows are good and the water still clear. Goo hatches are still taking place.
09/02/23 Stream levels are near normal and the water clear in all sections. We continue to get good catch reports from customers fishing it. Good hatches are still taking place.
09/16/23 The stream is still flowing near normal levels in all sections. We are still getting good catch reports. Good hatches continue to come off.
09/23/23 Conditions remain good in all sections. Good late season hatches continue to take place. We received a good report from a customer fishing this past week.
11/14/23 Stream levels are okay and the water is clear. Good hatches of cream and blood (red) midges are taking place as well as little size 20 BWOs.
02/29/24 Conditions are good. The stream is flowing at a normal level in good shape. Good midge and Skwala stoneflies are hatching.
03/07/24 The stream is still in good shape flowing at a good level with clear water. Good hatches continue to take place.
03/21/24 The stream levels below the dams are all high with highly stained water. Give it some time to drop and clear. Good Midge hatches and Skwala stonefly hatches are taking place.
04/04/24 The stream is flowing well above normal due to recent heavy rain but should fall back down fast. Good hatches continue to take place.
04/18/24 The stream is flowing above a normal level with stained water in all sections. Good hatches continue to take place.
Send us an email for a current list of flies needed. State the time you will be fishing . sales@perfectflystore.com
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