Flaming Gorge Resort
1100 E Flaming Gorge Resort
Dutch John, UT 84023
Phone: 435-889-3773
Fax: 435-889-3788
Email: info@flaminggorgeresort.com

Guide Services

Flaming Gorge Resort is the longest running Guide Service on the Green river, with almost 40 years of experience. We guide 26 miles of this magnificent, world-class, blue-ribbon trout fishery. This tail water is home to a healthy population of fat-n-sassy Brown, Rainbow, Cutthroat and Cut-Bow Hybrid Trout unsurpassed anywhere, and the scenery is second to none.

The river runs through the bottom of a narrow, deep, red canyon gorge. The canyon’s beauty distracts even the most serious of fisherman’s concentration. To get the full effect of the corridor, consider an overnight camp trip and sleep under the stars next to the river in an isolated site on section “B”. Our experienced guides use top quality equipment to give you a safe and memorable trip.

We offer complete lodging, restaurant and fly shop facilities to make your trip an unforgettable experience.

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Call 435-889-3773 ext 0
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When fishing on the Green River, you can only use artificial flies and lures. A Utah fishing license is also required and available at the Flaming Gorge Resort Flyshop.

Green River Fishing Report - 05/12/08

GENERAL RATING: Fair, Good, GREAT

GREEN RIVER FLOW INFO: The Flows are 825.  The simulated run off is supposed to be some time this week.  We will keep posting any changes as we know.  Don't let the water change scare you the fishing is still great.  waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv

HATCHES: Look for midge hatches on most of the water on the A section this time of year. Blue wing olives are also hatching more on the lower half of the A section. We are seeing the midges in the morning throughout the day. The BWO's are hatching in the afternoon.

DRY FLIES: GOOD
Midge cluster patterns will take fish in pocket and slower water. You can also throw BWO patterns to rising fish. The sunny spots on the river are going to be your best bet for dry fly action for the midges. Cloudy days are the best to be able to throw BWO dries. There have been small hatches, of midges, by the Dam and some fish coming up for the adult midges. Buy the Nymphing in those deeper runs on the upper stretch have been good.

Local Favorits:
Little midges and midge clusters including: Para Adams, Griffiths gnats, Fuzz ball, Para mating midges, Brook Sprouts and Morgan's Park midges in sizes 22-26. For BWO patterns: Para Adams, CDC BWO patterns, hackle stackers, extended bodies, and emerger patterns sizes 18-20.

NYMPHS/EMERGERS: GOOD
Nymphing with a tandem rig has been the best producer in the deeper runs, and shallow nymph rigs to feeding fish in shallow water. Small midges trailed behind large attractors are a good combo. Our "Jig-A-Glow" egg pattern in yellow and salmon are good attracters along with San Juan Worms, big scud patterns Zebra midges and Copper Johns. Trailer flies include: Gray soft hackle, Barr's BWO emergers. WD-40's red, gray, and black, small scud patterns. Top secret midges, sizes #20-24. Gray RS-2 sizes #18-24. Pheasant tails #18-20 also work well.

Local Favorits:
Jig-a-glow in yellow or salmon, Neon nightmares, orange and pick scuds, and red San Juan worms are working well as attractor patterns. Gray-soft hackles, WD-40's, Barr's emergers and small gray RS-2's are effective trailers. Bead head patterns work well in the faster water in the lower A section. Trailers are best fished sizes 20-24.

STREAMERS: GOOD
Streamer fishing is good during the spring. Streamer patterns will talke fish on a dread drift as part of a double nymph rig or stripped. Overcast days are a good time to fish streamers.

Local Favorites:
The Wooly Bugger is still the top producing streamer. Try them in ginger, purple, black, brown, olive, and crystal colors. Sculpins are another great pattern to use. Don't be afraid to try different retrieves, different speed and techniques. If the fish aren't being aggressive, try drifting your streamer trailed by a small nymph.

SPIN FISHING: GREAT
Spin fishing is always productive. Try casting a jig in faster moving water. Rapalas will lure fish from some of the deeper water.

Local Favorites: 1/8 oz. White River Zig Jigs in black, ginger, or olive. Cast them up stream and let them bounce at the bottom. F-5, F-7, F-9, CD5, CD7, CD9 Rapalas in rainbow, brown trout, silver or gold. Work the floaters in some of the shallower pools, the divers in the deeper water.

OTHER INFORMATION: Pressure on the river is getting heavier. Look for a sunny day and give it a try. The weather definately is getting warmer, but some days are still cool so come prepared. Some of the rainbows are moving to their beds, please do not wade or anchor on any of those parts of the river. It is extremely harmful to the fish.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE FLY SHOP!!!!!!

(435) 889-3773 EXT 6


Green River Information

The Green River originates near the continental divide in the 13,000 foot Wind River Mountains of central Wyoming. By the time its waters flow into the Gulf of California, after joining the Colorado, they will have passed through six National Park and Forest Service units - the first is Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area, centered around a large artificial lake formed by the Flaming Gorge Dam.

Flaming Gorge Dam was completed across what was Red Canyon as recently as 1964 after 6 years of construction. Since then, the tail water below the dam has become a premier trout fishery. Anglers float the river in dories or rafts or have foot access to the river from Little Hole trail.

Click here to access more information about the Green River and for a map of the Green River.

Click here for up-to-minute water flow information: waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv
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Flaming Gorge Reservoir Fishing Report - 05/05/08

General Rating: Fair, GOOD, Great

Not much has changed this week.  Things are starting to warm up, and we're starting to see a little run off. Surface water temperatures are slowly creeping into the low 40's. Rainbows are cruising the banks, and even a few smallies are being caught.

Shore Fishing:
Rainbow fishing has been good! Fish are in the normal spawning aeas. Try power bait or a worm and marshmellow suspended just off the bottom. Imitation egg patterns or casting brass colored lures are also good.

Burbot: FAIR
No recent reports. Try fishing late day or evening.

Kokanee Salmon: No Reports

Lake Trout: GOOD
Lake trout are being taken in many areas, including: Mustang, Jarvie's and Antelope. Several methods have proven effective. Try jigging or trolling. Fish are being reported in 65-85 feet of water for the most part. Use a heavy, olive or white colored jig on the humps. Troll a Flatfish or Kwikfish in white or perch. Trolling squids can also be good.

Rainbow Trout: GOOD
Look for them in shallower water near inlets. They have finally moved into some of the creeks. Sheep Creek Bay, Antelope Flats, and Cart Creek are good in teh spring. Look for fish cruising the shore line around Antelope Flats. Trolling with a pop gear and a nightcrawler is always productive. Try a nightcrawler or green Powerbait from the shore. Flyfishing with an egg pattern or wooly bugger is great this time of year. Try casting jibs or lures. Bows up to 4 lbs are being caught.

Smallmouth Bass: FAIR
A few bass have been caught around the spawning areas of Antelope Flats. Look for more activity as water temeratures increase.  Bass will begin gathering on points pre-spawn.

Other Information: Spring is here! Spring days have been nice with temperatures near 70, but low's still into the 30's Watch ouf for afternoon wind. Be prepared for any and all weather possibilities. Pick a nice day and go fishing.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE FLY SHOP!!!
(435) 889-3773 ext. 6

Flaming Gorge Reservoir Information

Flaming Gorge Reservoir is one of the largest bodies of water in Utah. The lake is 91 miles long with 350 miles of shoreline. It is second only to Lake Powell in size and recreational popularity.

The Reservoir was created in 1962 with the completion of Flaming Gorge dam on the Green River. The dam was created to provide water storage and hydroelectricity.

The lower end of the reservoir is in Red Canyon and the Flaming Gorge itself, while the upper part spills over the Wyoming deserts. Flaming Gorge and Red Canyon are both several thousand feet deep and with brick-red walls. They were named by John Wesley Powell, the leader of the first intensive exploration of the Green/Colorado Rivers. The dam was built in Red Canyon, the second of five deep canyons the Green River has carved through the Uinta Mountains. A lake, rather than a river, now lies at the bottom of the gorge.

Damming rivers is easiest in narrow canyons. Dams have been proposed in Lador, Whirlpool and Split Mountain Canyons, but the dam in Red Canyon is the only one that has ever been built.

Construction was begun in 1958 and completed in 1964. The 502 foot high dam was built out of concrete in an arch shape. Land surrounding the reservoir is managed by the Flaming Gorge National Recreation Area. Public access is unrestricted. Water is used for both culinary and irrigation purposes.

Click here to access more information about the Flaming Gorge Reservoir and for a map of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir.


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