Give Us A Call 435 - 631 - 9933

Park City Fly Fishing Guides HomepagePark City Fly Fishing Guides

Dedicated To The Craft Of Fly Fishing

  • Book
  • Rates
  • Rivers
    • Provo River
    • Weber River
    • Small and Remote Streams
    • Upper Green River / Southwest Wyoming
  • Guides
  • Ice Fishing
  • Contact
  • Resources
Winter Fly Fishing in Park City, Utah

Park City Fly Fishing – 5 Tips for Winter Success

January 9, 2017 by Park City Fly Fishing Guides Leave a Comment

Check the Weather

Inclement weather can pose serious health hazards if you are unprepared.  Take a few minutes and give the forecast a thorough inspection.  Layer and dress accordingly and don’t be afraid to pack a change of clothes.  It pays to use a little common sense. Be aware of the risks, plan for things to go wrong and know when it’s time to change the plan, even if it means spending the day tying rather than fishing.

Time of Day – Hit the Snooze

Here’s a fact. Winter mornings are generally cold as f*ck!  We know it and the fish know it.  The best bet is patience, wait a hour or two.  As the sun rises higher in the sky the temperature will increase and so will the activity levels of the fish.  Think mid-morning thru mid-afternoon as your optimal window for success.  We schedule all our winter guide trips from 10 -2.

Know Where to Fish

Tailwaters! Tailwaters! Tailwaters!  The Lower and Middle Provo River are both excellent local choices here in Park City.  Look for slower moving runs with good depth.  Trout will pod together in these deeper runs.  Also, look for groundwater springs with warmer water flowing into the main body of the stream.

Small Flies & Light Tippet

Size #26 and #28 can be the norm.  With such small flies and clear water, 6 and 7 X is generally required.  Good drifts and accurate casts will also increase your chances.  Most fish will be reluctant to chase, move or exert any energy to acquire a small morsel of food.  Be “midgecentric”!  If you are unsure what this means, please book a trip with us so we can get you on the right path.  Both surface and sub-surface patterns and techniques can be effective in the winter months.

Pack a Thermos & Don’t Go Alone

In the end there are two pieces of winter gear that will insure a successful and safe day on the water. Trust us, having a high quality thermos with some kind of high quality hot drink or soup in it will surely save the day when you get back to the truck.  And in the end, there is one piece of safety gear you should take with you any time things look like they could get sketchy, or even when they don’t. A fishing buddy. The only thing better than surviving a cold weather fly fishing event is having a friend to tell the story.

 

 

 

Filed Under: Fishing Reports

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Park City Fly Fishing Guides

333 Main Street • Suite D2
Park City, Utah 84060

Email: info@flyfishpc.com
Phone: (435) 631-9933

  • Book A Trip
  • Trips & Rates
  • Rivers
  • Guides
  • Resources
  • Contact Us

© 2023 Park City Fly Fishing Guides