Utah
Virgin River at Virgin
Location Snapshot
Virgin River at Virgin is a southwest Utah desert river reach flowing through the Zion-region corridor. Smallmouth bass is the principal supported target.
Current River Rating
Excellent · 93
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Tuesday, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 109 CFS
- Gage Height
- 7.66 ft
- Water Temperature
- 59.2 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:30 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 09406000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
57°F
Feels like
54°F
Wind
6 mph E
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 3:45 AM
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
Tue 4 AM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Tue 8 AM
Clear
Temp 55°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Tue 12 PM
Clear
Temp 72°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Tue 4 PM
Clear
Temp 78°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Tue 8 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 70°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 61°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 55°F
Chance 11%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 26 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Drizzle
High 75°F / Low 59°F
Chance 90%
Precip 0.08 in
Max gust 26 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Thunderstorms
High 74°F / Low 60°F
Chance 97%
Precip 0.27 in
Max gust 25 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Showers
High 64°F / Low 54°F
Chance 92%
Precip 0.06 in
Max gust 20 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
Wild smallmouth bass are in the Virgin River at Virgin.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Virgin 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
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Washington, 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
Washington
Management Category
Desert warmwater river
Regulation Scope
Virgin River at Virgin.
Regulation Summary
Virgin River at Virgin: UDWR Washington County Virgin smallmouth rules. Confirm current Fishing Guidebook.
Target Species
smallmouth-bass
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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