Utah

Provo River at River Road Bridge near Heber

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Current River Rating

Poor · 37

Conditions are unfavorable based on the available readings.

Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.

Partial water evidence · Low confidence

Should I Go?

Wait

Limited opportunity

Timing Outlook

No reliable fishing window is recommended while current river conditions remain Poor.

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.

Cautions

  • Recent observed air temperature suggests unfavorable river water temperature for trout. Verify with a stream thermometer; this is not a measured water temperature.

Current Readings

Flow
244 CFS
Gage Height
1.01 ft
Water Temperature
Not available
Observation Time
Sep 5, 2026, 7:30 AM

Updated recently · USGS station 10155200 · Direct monitoring location

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Preliminary guidance only. Always assess current weather, access, water depth, current speed, and your own ability before entering the river.

Changing Conditions Advisory

Short-term rainfall and flow-change signals

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

67°F

Feels like

60°F

Wind

8 mph SE

Wind gust

11 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Sep 4, 2026, 11:15 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

  • Sat 2 AM

    Clear

    Temp 63°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 7 mph

  • Sat 6 AM

    Clear

    Temp 59°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 8 mph

  • Sat 10 AM

    Clear

    Temp 73°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 14 mph

  • Sat 2 PM

    Clear

    Temp 80°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 21 mph

  • Sat 6 PM

    Clear

    Temp 81°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 18 mph

  • Sat 10 PM

    Clear

    Temp 68°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 12 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Sat, Sep 5

    Clear

    High 82°F / Low 58°F

    Chance 1%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 31 mph

  • Sun, Sep 6

    Showers

    High 78°F / Low 55°F

    Chance 57%

    Precip 0.41 in

    Max gust 26 mph

  • Mon, Sep 7

    Drizzle

    High 67°F / Low 51°F

    Chance 57%

    Precip 0.06 in

    Max gust 15 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

Historical Flow

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Fishing Overview

Provo River at River Road Bridge near Heber, Utah. Monitoring-Backed from USGS 10155200 via the accepted air-derived river-trout path.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at Provo River.

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 22, 2026

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

Fishery overview

The Middle Provo at River Road Bridge is the Heber Valley Blue Ribbon trout reach between Jordanelle and Deer Creek. StrikeTracks publishes Monitoring-Backed conditions from USGS 10155200 (live discharge and stage) using the accepted air-derived river-trout path. Distinct from the Lower Provo Charleston identity. Brown and rainbow trout are the selector species. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match publishes general fly suggestions only.

Target species

  • Brown Trout

    Salmo trutta

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Unknown
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    UDWR Blue Ribbon Middle Provo. USGS 10155200 River Road Bridge near Heber. Distinct from Charleston 10155500. Bonneville / Colorado River cutthroat trout are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. They are described in overview and regulation caution only. Mountain whitefish are a UDWR game fish on some Utah trout rivers and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID.

    Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Unknown
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    UDWR Blue Ribbon Middle Provo. USGS 10155200 River Road Bridge near Heber. Distinct from Charleston 10155500. Bonneville / Colorado River cutthroat trout are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID. They are described in overview and regulation caution only. Mountain whitefish are a UDWR game fish on some Utah trout rivers and are not a StrikeTracks species-selector ID.

    Source: Utah Division of Wildlife Resources

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Wild
Great Lakes tributary
No
Flow regime
Tailwater

Heber Valley Middle Provo below Jordanelle Dam and above Deer Creek Reservoir, Wasatch County.

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Dry flies
  • Fly fishing
  • Nymphing
  • Spinning
  • Streamers

Access and Public Fishing Rights

Public fishing is documented by UDWR Middle Provo listings and Heber Valley access including Midway / Legacy Bridge corridor. Catalog coordinates are the USGS River Road Bridge point.

Stocking information

UDWR manages Middle Provo as special-limit wild-plus-stocked trout water. Confirm current official stocking separately.

Official sources

UDWR 2025 Guidebook Provo River (d) Legacy Bridge on Midway Lane (SR-113) upstream to Jordanelle Dam: limit 2 trout under 15 inches; artificial flies and lures only. Section (c) Deer Creek Dam to Legacy Bridge is statewide. Do not copy Lower Provo Olmstead rules or Upper Provo (e) cutthroat/rainbow catch-and-release onto this ID. Distinct from 10155500.

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

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

Wasatch, Utah

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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

Wasatch

Management Category

Blue Ribbon trout river

Regulation Scope

Middle Provo / Heber Valley at River Road Bridge

Regulation Summary

Provo River at River Road Bridge near Heber: UDWR Middle Provo special-rule water. Confirm current Fishing Guidebook.

Target Species

brown-trout, rainbow-trout

Access, Parking, and Regulations

Verified access notes and official resources for Provo River at River Road Bridge near Heber. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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