Middle Provo River below Jordanelle Dam

Fly Fishing the West
Vol. 13, Issue 1
Thurs., October 1, 2009
Middle Provo River, North of Midway, Utah (near Dam)

Steve, Jerry and I fished the Middle Provo about a mile below the dam on Jordonelle Reservoir north of Midway Utah. (The river flows south through this high mountain valley of farms and rural homes.) We arrived at about 8 am and after parking in a Fisherman Access Parking Lot (very nice facilities all along the Middle Provo). The temperature was about 29 F and we hiked through one inch of new snow (first of the season). The stream is not large and is wade-able with occasional deep runs. We headed upstream from the fisherman's access point next to the river. I caught a ~16 inch brown on a size 18 flashback midge nymphing (Tyson method) and several other smaller browns. Steve and Jerry both had fish on that broke their lines.

Other Miscellaneous Information/Observations:

1. The weather started out very cold (29 F), but as morning gave way to midday the sun came out warming things up and highlighting the beautiful fall colors of aspen, scrub oak, and other mountain flora and fauna.
2. This part of the Middle Provo has a wooden walkway that winds through the wetlands on the East side of the river. It is very nice and must provide a beautiful area to observe birds and animals throughout the summer.
3. Non-resident Utah fishing license for 2009 is $12, $32, or $70 for a 1-day, 7-day or 1-year license, respectively. The annual license is good for the 365 days subsequent to the day it is purchased.