What flies are hatching on the Fremont River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Fremont River include Salmonfly, Golden Stone, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Fremont River?

The Fremont River is running at 51.3 CFS at the Near Bicknell gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Fremont River fishable today?

Yes — Fremont River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 51.3 CFS at the Near Bicknell gauge.

Fremont River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Fremont River — Near Bicknell

Fishable

51.3CFS

Discharge

4.30ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 49 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

23.35 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

63°FClear sky

Wind 10 mph23.35 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Overcast

72° / 54°

Tomorrow

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Mainly clear

76° / 51°

Sat

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Mainly clear

74° / 50°

Sun

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Overcast

72° / 44°

Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

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Time of Day

Using: 51.3 CFS · Hoppers continuing. BWOs returning

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Fremont River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Fremont River · September · Early Fall

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JanDec

Hoppers continuing. BWOs returning (size 18-20). Tricos still active early month. Cooling water, active fish. Tiger trout (brown × brook hybrids) responsive to streamers in deeper pools.

Blue-Winged OliveTricoStreamer

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About Fremont River

Freestone stream flowing through Capitol Reef Country with prolific hatch diversity for a small southern Utah river. Bicknell Bottoms to Torrey is the trophy section — the river warms quickly downstream toward Lake Powell.

SalmonflyGolden StoneCaddisPale Morning DunYellow SallyTricoBlue-Winged OliveMidgeHopper

Regulations

Standard Utah trout regulations apply on the Fremont; brown and rainbow trout are the primary species, and sections inside Capitol Reef National Park carry additional NPS rules. Utah fishing license required. Verify current regs at wildlife.utah.gov before fishing.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Fremont River with more confidence.