Fishing Intelligence July

Weber River — Auto-updated from USGS, Open-Meteo & NWS

Water Temp
55.2 °F
Flow
198 CFS
Flow Trend
Stable
Air Temp
74.7 °F
Wind
1.6 mph S
Sky
Partly cloudy (58%)
Conditions
Partly cloudy
Rain Next 48hrs
Yes — 5.10"
Current Hatches
Midges (Chironomidae)
Pupae & Adults
Year round staple. Most important in cold water below 45°F
Golden Stonefly
Adults
Follows the Salmonfly hatch. Look for shucks on rocks and structure
Caddis (Hydropsychidae)
Adults & Egg Layers
Strong evening hatches April through September
Pale Morning Dun (PMD)
Emergers & Spinners
Hatches mid-morning to afternoon. Spinner falls can be spectacular
Little Yellow Stonefly (Yellow Sally)
Adults
Afternoon hatches June through August. Size 14-16
Recommended Flies
Dry Flies
  • Elk Hair Caddis #14-18
  • PMD Cripple #16-18
  • X-Caddis #14-16
  • Yellow Humpy #14-16
  • Yellow Sally #14-16
Nymphs
  • Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20
  • Hare's Ear Nymph #14-18
  • Zebra Midge #18-22
  • Copper John #14-18
  • Rainbow Warrior #16-20
  • PMD Nymph #16-18
  • Caddis Pupa #14-16
Streamers
  • Woolly Bugger (olive/black) #6-10
  • Slumpbuster #6-8
  • Sparkle Minnow #6-8
  • Conehead Muddler #6-8
Techniques & Conditions Notes
Flow is in a great fishable range. Standard nymphing rigs with an indicator or euro setup will work well. Target seams, tailouts, and deeper runs.
Rain is forecasted in the next 48 hours — flows may rise. Plan your trip accordingly and check conditions before heading out.
Ideal water temp for Weber River trout. Expect great dry fly opportunities during hatch windows. Dry dropper rigs work excellently — pair a buoyant dry with a trailing nymph 12-18 inches below.
Summer evenings on the Weber are prime time. Caddis hatches can be explosive after 6pm. PMD and Yellow Sally hatches mid-morning through afternoon.