Current Green River Conditions and "Flycast" for Upcoming Conditions



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July 7, 2008. Summer's here, and so are the sometimes hot winds -- which always brings the hot Cicadas action! We also had a lot of rain and sun as well.

There has been lighter fishing pressure since then $4.00+ per gallon of gas, but the fishing activity is on the way up. So far up, in fact, many say its the best the Green River has fished in the last 6-10 years. There are a number of factors, and the Cicadas on the river is the main ingredient.

When the sun is out, the Cicadas imitations are the hot action. Just about any variation of Cicadas is producting great results, and you can throw in your choice of other terrestials to gain success. Some patterns working are para crickets. sailor ants, beatles, stimulators and PMX's. Nymphing with baetis imitations is pretty hot too, especially when the sun dives behind the clouds, and some good action is reported with glow bugs now as well. You can also change up your tactics to include streamers, and have some great fun. Wolly buggers are working well, and I especially like the Goldilocks streamer.

Another great contributor the the overall great fishing on the river is the introduction of the Colorado River Cutthroat strain to the river. Prior year's plantings of Snake River Cutts had good success, so we're expecting the same from the Colorado Cutts. Oh yeah, also rumor has it that they've stocked some larger cutts instead of just the 10" catchable sizes normally stocked. So far, its just a rumor, but an interesting one at that!

FORECAST FOR THE NEXT FEW WEEKS AHEAD- RATED 5.0+

This week's "Hot Six Flies":

The flies mentioned below suggest the available trout food and their imitations. Each week I will list the top six flies that were productive from the week before. The danger here is that things change from week to week, so while trends in fly selection can be consistent, keep in mind they do also change with current fishing conditions.

  • Cicadas #8-12, all variations working well. Olive is best.
  • Para Crickets #10-18
  • Glo Bugs, San Juan Worms, pale orange, pink, red
  • Tungsten Zebra Midges 16-22 black, red, gray, brown
  • RS2's and WD 40's grey, olive or wine #18-24 as droppers
  • Streamers #2-6 Buggers in tan, black, olive, Goldilox Buggers, Double Bunnies, etc.
 

Check our "Flies" button below to see some additional recommendations for flies for summer.

Is your guide "legal", and what does it mean if they're not?

Dennis Breer of Trout Creek Flies Outfitters and Terry Collier of Old Moe Guide Service don't want to make a big issue of this, but they have informed us there are a number of guides and outfitters from outlying areas that are illegally guiding on the Green River. To guide fishermen here, you must hold a Special Use Permit issued by the U.S. Forest Service, there are currently only ten of these permits in issue.

These outfitters return a portion of their guide fees to the Federal Treasury for this permit. They are licenced by Utah Division of Parks and Recreation and have to obtain the proper insurances and licences to operate here. We appreciate those of you who use the legal outfitters on this river. Illegal guides and the people who hire them are equally prosecutable for the breaking of Federal and State laws. Remember that compensation for guiding includes not only monies, but gifts, bartering, reimbursement of any expenses or any other form of compensation for services. Here is the listing of the current legal Green River Guides and Outfitters (GROGA is a Forest Service recognized association of Green River outfitters). If you are scheduled with or have received services from outfitters in the past that are not on this list, we would appreciate you notifying Dennis promptly at 800-835-4551 or Terry at 435-885-3342.

  1. Trout Bum 2 (formerly Anglers Inn, Salt Lake City, Utah)
  2. Eagle Outdoor Sports (Kayesville, Utah)
  3. Flaming Gorge Lodge or Flaming Gorge Recreational Services (Dutch John, Utah)
  4. Green River Drifters (Steamboat Springs, Colorado),
  5. Green River Outfitters (Dutch John, Utah)
  6. Hatch River Expeditions (Vernal, Utah) are a legal outfitter on the Green River for scenic float trips, but not for guided fishing
  7. Old Moe Guide Service (Dutch John, Utah)
  8. Spinner Fall Fly Shop (Salt Lake City, Utah)
  9. Trout Creek Flies (Dutch John, Utah)
  10. Western Rivers Flyfisher (Salt Lake City, Utah)

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