Utah
Ogden River near Gibson Avenue at Ogden
Location Snapshot
Ogden River near Gibson Avenue is an urban Utah trout reach where the river emerges from its canyon setting and continues through the city of Ogden. Brown trout, rainbow trout, and mountain whitefish give this lower reach a coldwater river identity distinct from nearby Pineview Reservoir.
Current River Rating
Fair · 52
Conditions are mixed. Review the details below before heading out.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Partial water evidence · Low confidence
Should I Go?
Wait
Timing Outlook
This timing outlook is informational only; current river conditions remain Fair.
Why
- Very clear skies may make trout more cautious in shallow water.
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Favorable Factors
- Recent precipitation has been light.
- Light wind should make casting and boat control easier.
Current Readings
- Flow
- 45.9 CFS
- Gage Height
- 5.43 ft
- Water Temperature
- Not available
- Observation Time
- Oct 21, 2026, 9:45 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 10140700 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
62°F
Feels like
58°F
Wind
4 mph E
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 9:00 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Wed 5 AM
Clear
Temp 59°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 9 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 60°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Wed 1 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Wed 5 PM
Overcast
Temp 70°F
Chance 6%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Wed 9 PM
Overcast
Temp 60°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Thu 1 AM
Overcast
Temp 58°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 56°F
Chance 7%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Showers
High 68°F / Low 55°F
Chance 82%
Precip 0.45 in
Max gust 28 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Showers
High 60°F / Low 47°F
Chance 91%
Precip 0.95 in
Max gust 22 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Brown and rainbow trout are stocked in the regulated-flow fishery on the Ogden River near Gibson Avenue at Ogden.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Ogden River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Regulated flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Stocking information
- Stocked
Brown Trout
Stocked · Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Weber, Utah
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Weber
Management Category
Urban trout river
Regulation Scope
Ogden River near Gibson Avenue at Ogden.
Regulation Summary
Ogden River near Gibson Avenue: UDWR public Ogden urban trout water below the closed Pineview tailrace. Confirm current Fishing Guidebook.
Target Species
rainbow-trout, brown-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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