Fishing Season: Year Round

Duchesne River - UT

Fishing Outlook & Conditions

Temperature 37°

Temp:

37°

Water Temp:

34

Falcon's Ledge 's Tip of the Week

Look for fish hiding behind structure and in deeper holes. Try a mylar prince nymph, Baetis nymphs, rubber-legged copper john or spanish bullet when fish aren't looking up. Try a parachute midge, Blue-winged olive, or klinkhammer when fish are rising in the afternoon. Focus on deeper pockets and be careful not to spook fish.

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Map of Duchesne River

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Falcon's Ledge

5-Day Outlook as of 3/24/24

Temperatures in the 40s and lows in the 20s. Chance of rain/snow Monday, Friday, and Sunday.

Techniques & Tips as of 3/24/24

White Streamers worked through the deeper runs and bends is effective. Nymphs such as soft-hackle pheasant tail nymphs, mylar prince nymphs, copper johns, lightening bugs, rainbow warriors, zebra midges have also been working. Klinkhammers, blue-winged olives, and midges are effective when fish are rising.

Local Species Available Year Round

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    Brown

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    Rainbow

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    Brook

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    Cutthroat

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    Whitefish

Falcon's Ledge 's Recommended Fly Patterns

"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:

Name: Colors: Size(s):
Electric Prince Silver 16
Bead Head Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail black 18
Adams Grey 18
Blue Winged Olive Olive 18
Higa's S.O.S Black 16-18
rubber-legged copper john Copper 16-18
I Can See It Midge Fly Olive 14
Bead Head Woolly Bugger Streamer White 8-10
Spanish Bullet Olive 16-18
Klinkhammer Olive 18-20

Electric Prince

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Falcon's Ledge 's Recommended Gear

Description: About Duchesne River

The Duchesne is the largest of the waters draining the south slope of the Uinta Mountains . The upper river and its tributaries spring from alpine meadows and flow down through beautiful forested canyons. The upper stretches and tributaries hold many native cutthroat and wild brook trout. The river eventually begins to slow and meander as it moves through farmlands and pastures at lower elevations.

Nearest Airport:

Salt Lake City Intl

Hatches:

Midge, BWO

Best Time to Fish:

Noon to 5 pm

Best Stretch:

Hanna