Flaming Gorge, Utah

Best Flies For Green River

Green River | Flaming Gorge, Utah | Updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT | Station: Green River near Greendale, UT

Fish deep runs and slow seams with a slow drag-free drift close to the bottom.

Forecast timing & sources
Forecast generated
Oct 28, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
Valid until
Oct 29, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
Source updated
Oct 28, 2026, 7:00 AM MDT
Flow observation
Observed Oct 28, 2026, 6:30 AM MDT
Water temperature observation
Observed Oct 28, 2026, 6:30 AM MDT

Buggin combines river and weather signals into a fishing forecast. A rating is model guidance, not a catch guarantee. Observation times can differ from forecast generation.

Configured gauge: Green River near Greendale · 09234500. The forecast point may differ from the gauge location.

Clear water and moderate late-October flows require accurate subsurface presentations to target resident trout. BWOs and midges dominate the tailwater entomology under overcast skies.

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BWOs, size 18-20, Midday (10:00 AM–2:00 PM)
Juju Baetis, size 18-20; Sparkle Dun, size 18-20, dry; RS2, size 18-20, emerger
Midges, size 20-22, Midday (10:00 AM–2:00 PM)
Zebra Midge, size 20-22, nymph; Disco Midge, size 20-22; Top Secret Midge, size 20-22
Scuds, size 16-18, Morning (6:00 AM–10:00 AM)
Olive Scud, size 16-18; Ray Charles, size 16-18; Apex Scud, size 16-18
Caddis, size 16-18, Midday (10:00 AM–2:00 PM)
No matching fly supplied
Stoneflies, size 12-14, Evening (6:00 PM–10:00 PM)
No matching fly supplied
  • Fish deep runs and slow seams with a slow drag-free drift close to the bottom.
  • Use Indicator Nymphing Rig.
  • Favor Heavy beadhead nymphs, slim profiles, realistic wingpads.
Flow2,190 cfs and steady
Water Temp49°F
WeatherOvercast
Rating7/10 · Good