Utah
Provo River below Deer Creek Dam
Location Snapshot
Provo River below Deer Creek Dam is the lower Provo tailwater flowing through Heber Valley toward Utah Lake, distinct from the middle river above Deer Creek Reservoir. Brown and rainbow trout anchor a coldwater fishery shaped by regulated flows, riffles, pools, and a comparatively broad valley-bottom channel.
Current River Rating
Fair · 70
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Consider
Recommended Window
Wednesday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Why
- Water temperature is within the preferred trout range.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: High
Current Readings
- Flow
- 161 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.47 ft
- Water Temperature
- 55.2 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 12:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 10155500 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Partly cloudy
Temperature
58°F
Feels like
55°F
Wind
2 mph N
Wind gust
3 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.01 in
Last 24 hours
0.01 in
Last 48 hours
0.01 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 PM
Overcast
Temp 57°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 12 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 51°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 8 AM
Clear
Temp 49°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Wed 12 PM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Wed 4 PM
Overcast
Temp 64°F
Chance 16%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 1 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Drizzle
High 68°F / Low 48°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.01 in
Max gust 11 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Rain
High 64°F / Low 49°F
Chance 21%
Precip 0.13 in
Max gust 22 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Rain
High 65°F / Low 49°F
Chance 85%
Precip 0.19 in
Max gust 19 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Showers
High 56°F / Low 42°F
Chance 96%
Precip 0.79 in
Max gust 15 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 Provo River below Deer Creek Dam is the reach from the dam downstream to Olmstead Diversion Dam.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Provo 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
Wasatch, 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
Wasatch
Management Category
Blue Ribbon tailwater trout
Regulation Scope
Provo River below Deer Creek Dam / Charleston.
Regulation Summary
Provo River below Deer Creek Dam: UDWR Lower Provo special-rule water. Confirm current Fishing Guidebook.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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