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 44.5 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 44.5 CFS at the Near Bicknell gauge.

Fremont River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Fremont River — Near Bicknell

Fishable

44.5CFS

Discharge

4.27ft

Gauge Height

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Water Temp

Updated 1 hr agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

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24-Hr Pressure

23.31 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

85°FClear sky

Wind 16 mph23.31 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Clear sky

91° / 57°

Tomorrow

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Clear sky

92° / 57°

Wed

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Overcast

92° / 60°

Thu

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Overcast

90° / 63°

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: 44.5 CFS · PMDs continue

What should I pack?

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

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Fremont River · August · Late Summer

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JanDec

PMDs continue (size 16-18). HOPPER SEASON peak (size 8-12). Caddis evenings. Tricos (size 22-24) starting on slower flats. River warms quickly below Torrey heading toward Lake Powell.

PMDTricoCaddis

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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.