Fishing Intelligence May

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

Water Temp
N/A
Flow
236 CFS
Flow Trend
Stable
Air Temp
74.2 °F
Wind
9.3 mph NW
Sky
Clear (0%)
Conditions
Clear skies
Rain Next 48hrs
Yes — 0.80"
Current Hatches
Midges (Chironomidae)
Pupae & Adults
Year round staple on the Ogden River. Critical in cold water below 45°F
Blue Winged Olive (BWO)
Nymphs
Best on cloudy overcast days. Watch for afternoon hatches below Pineview
Recommended Flies
Dry Flies
  • Griffiths Gnat #20-24
  • Mercury Midge #20-22
  • Parachute Adams #18-20
  • Parachute BWO #18-22
  • BWO Sparkle Dun #18-22
  • Vis-A-Dun #18-20
Nymphs
  • Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20
  • Hare's Ear Nymph #14-18
  • Zebra Midge #18-22
  • Copper John #14-18
  • Rainbow Warrior #16-20
  • Pat's Rubber Legs #6-10
  • 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 on the Ogden. The tailwater below Pineview Dam keeps conditions consistent. Standard nymphing or dry dropper rigs will cover the water effectively.
Rain is forecasted in the next 48 hours — Pineview releases may increase. Check conditions before heading out.
Spring on the Ogden below Pineview Dam offers some of the most consistent fishing in northern Utah. Flows are regulated by the dam so runoff has less impact than freestone rivers.