Utah
Green River near Greendale
Location Snapshot
Green River near Greendale is the cold Flaming Gorge tailwater in northeastern Utah, flowing through a canyon setting below the reservoir before continuing toward Browns Park. Trout define this clear, regulated river fishery, with riffles, runs, deep pools, and canyon structure giving the reach a distinct western tailwater character.
Current River Rating
Poor · 49
Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Wednesday, 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Air temperature is comfortable for a river trout trip.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 2870 CFS
- Gage Height
- 10.25 ft
- Water Temperature
- 49.5 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 12:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 09234500 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
58°F
Feels like
51°F
Wind
12 mph S
Wind gust
22 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Wed 12 AM
Overcast
Temp 52°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Wed 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 50°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Wed 8 AM
Partly cloudy
Temp 49°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Wed 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 66°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Wed 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 64°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 21 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Partly cloudy
High 68°F / Low 48°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 22 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 67°F / Low 49°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 40 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Showers
High 60°F / Low 54°F
Chance 73%
Precip 0.10 in
Max gust 37 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 58°F / Low 46°F
Chance 87%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 38 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
The Green River near Greendale runs from Flaming Gorge Dam downstream to the Colorado state line in Browns Park.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Green River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Tailwater
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Daggett, Utah
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Daggett
Management Category
Blue Ribbon tailwater trout
Regulation Scope
Green River near Greendale / Flaming Gorge Dam to Colorado line.
Regulation Summary
Green River near Greendale: UDWR Flaming Gorge tailwater special rules. Confirm current Fishing Guidebook.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brown-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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