Prepared for Dutch John Resort
Flaming Gorge Dam water flow and release update with this week’s temps, fall hatch windows, and section-by-section tactics for the Green River.
Flows hold steady around 2,170 to 2,180 CFS with cold, clear tailwater as fall settles in. BWOs are building with the cooler weather, midges own the mornings, nymphing gets more productive by the day, and the streamer bite picks up as temperatures drop.
Below is the current dam release status, water temperature and clarity, hatch timing, our recommended fly box, and a full tactical breakdown of Sections A, B, and C. Stable releases from the ongoing DROA drawdown mean predictable seams and soft edges all week long.
Fall is shifting the menu. BWOs are on the rise while summer bugs taper, so match size to window and you will find active fish throughout the day.
| Hatch | Size | Window / Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Midges | #20-22 | Morning |
| Tricos | #22-24 | Morning, diminishing but still present |
| BWOs | #20-22 | Morning, increasing with cooler weather |
| PMDs | #18-20 | Midday, tapering |
| Terrestrials | #12-16 | Midday, moderate on warm afternoons |
| Caddis | #18-20 | Evening |
| BWOs (light) | #20-22 | Evening, light emergences |
Fall fishing on the Green is heating up as the water cools. Our guides put you on the right seam at the right hour. See open dates and reserve your trip.
Tactical notes for Sections A, B, and C covering techniques, best patterns, and what to expect on the water this week.
| Flows | About 2,170-2,180 CFS |
| Elevation | About 6,007.6-6,007.8 ft |
| Water Temperature | About 58-62°F (inferred) |
| Clarity | Clear |
| Best Tactics | Morning BWOs and midges, midday nymphing, evening caddis, streamers at dusk |
| Best Windows | 8-11 AM (midges and BWOs), 11 AM-2 PM (PMDs and Baetis nymphs), 1-4 PM (terrestrials on warm days), 5-7 PM (caddis and streamers) |
Stable flows and a building fall hatch make this a great week on the water. Lock in a guided trip with the Dutch John Resort team and put these tactics to work.
Green River fly fishing report prepared for Dutch John Resort, Flaming Gorge, Utah. Conditions for September 28 to October 4, 2026.
