Last update: 11/28/2024

Current fishing conditions for Weber River in Northern Utah.

• Flows are low and several parts of the Weber are barely fishable. Target deeper holes. Move from hole to hole limiting your catches so as not to put too much stress on the fish population.
• Below Echo Reservoir stimulators and caddis produce good catch rates.
• Hopper patterns fished along the shorelines are still yielding bites. When hopper patterns aren’t getting the bite, try fishing a dropper off the hopper.
• Nymphing is also producing bites. Good nymph patterns include zebra midges, sow bugs, Hare’s ears, chironomids, and pheasant tails.
• Fishing small crankbaits that mimic young trout, curly tail jigs or spinners (#4) may also produce catches for those using spinning gear.
• Between Rockport and Echo along the Weber River fish numbers are good. Royal Wulffs and caddis are usually effective along this stretch of the river.

Early Spring

(March)

Fishing conditions are dependent on water flows but typically favorable. Check water flow data before hitting the river.

Midges, winter stoneflies, skwala stoneflies, Blue-winged olives (March-May) and black flies are hatching this time of year. Matching the hatch is recommended. Sculpin patterns also tend to get the bite.

Thaw doesn’t typically happen until about mid to late March so expect to encounter snow until later spring. Most ice is gone from the river by April.

Mid to Late Spring

(April-May)

Expect higher than average flows from the spring runoff toward the end of May. Flows will vary between sections.

May brings in some strong hatches and trout fishing should be good for most sections of the Weber River.

Midge and Caddis hatches are strong in the Spring. Expect Yellow Sallies and PMDs toward the beginning of summer.

For nymphing, bring some sow bug, midge, and baetis patterns. For dry flies, plan on having a variety of midge patterns.

Summer

(June-August)

June is a great time to wade fish. It’s typically easy and safe this time of year. Hatches are strong and dry fly fishing is good. Hatches continue strong through July.

The section of the Weber River between Rockport and Echo Reservoir along I-80 is a good stretch to fish.

As the weather heats up in July, fishing remains strong in the tailwaters of the three dams. There are always good reports from angler who hit these sections during late summer.

Fishing remains strong through the end of August and hatches continue. Terrestrial patterns (hoppers, ants, beetles) start to perform well end of July through August.

Anglers report sow bugs, prince nymphs, San Juan worms and caddis larva patterns are producing well.

A few top performing patterns include Peacock Caddis (16-18), sow bugs (16-18), zebra midges (18-22), X Caddis (16-18), and assorted midges (18-24), Baetis nymphs (18-20), caddis larva (16-18), and small streamers like a Sculpzilla or Zonker in white, olive, or black.

If fish are rising to the surface, x caddis patterns excel at getting the bites.

Between Rockport and Echo Reservoirs caddis patterns and Royal Wulffs will generate solid strikes.

Fall

(September-November)

Hatches dwindle but remain strong throughout the fall season. Target Mahogany Dun, Blue Winged Oliver, March Browns, little BWOs, October caddis and Spotted sedge caddis hatches. Terrestrials continue to perform well through late October.

Cream and blood (red) midge and little BWO (#20) hatches often occur during November.

Anglers report good success fishing streamers on cloudy days.

Sow bug, zebra midge, baetis, Hare’s ear, pheasant tails, and cased caddis nymph patterns are recommended. Below Echo Reservoir try caddises and stimulators.

If you’re fishing with spinning gear, crankbaits resembling young trout as well as curly tail gigs are recommended.

Winter

(December-February)

Anywhere you can find open water you’ll likely find good fishing. During years with heavy snowpack the Weber River can be somewhat inaccessible.

Trout are often looking for a bigger meal during the winter months. Fishing the deeper holes and runs with streamers will get bites.

Midge and Skwala stonefly hatches are the most abundant during February.

Midge and sow bug patterns are top performers throughout the winter.

Little tippet (greater than 6X) and long leaders are key to a successful catch this time of year.

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