Daggett County, UT · Inland River
Green River below Flaming Gorge
The tailwater below Flaming Gorge Dam in Utah’s northeast corner — routinely ranked among the best trout rivers in America. Gin-clear, cold releases run through Red Canyon past the Little Hole trail, holding extraordinary numbers of wild rainbow, brown, and Colorado River cutthroat trout. The “A” section just below the dam is the famous walk-and-wade and drift stretch.
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Top picks today
Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout & Cutthroat Trout — tied at the top (90/100)
3 species tied for best of 3 tracked at Green River below Flaming Gorge.
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Species at Green River below Flaming Gorge
3 species tracked, ranked by today's conditions. The top 3 (tied) are open below — tap any species to expand it, or a chip to focus.
#1 Rainbow Trout Drop everything — ideal day for Rainbow Trout. In season 90/100
What's helping
- 54°F water — right in rainbow trout's ideal range
- 10 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
About. Oncorhynchus mykiss — The most heavily stocked trout in Maryland. Put-and-take fisheries across the state plus holdover/wild fish in Western MD streams (Savage, Youghiogheny tailwater, Gunpowder). Takes PowerBait, small spinners, and standard dry/nymph patterns.
Prefers. Water 45–68°F (ideal 55°F) · either tide · depth 3–20 ft.
- Daily creel
- 4
Part of Utah's 4-trout statewide aggregate (8 in possession). Tailwater and blue-ribbon waters add slot/gear rules.
Source: Utah non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
#1 Brown Trout Drop everything — ideal day for Brown Trout. In season 90/100
What's helping
- 54°F water — right in brown trout's ideal range
- 10 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
About. Salmo trutta — Naturally reproduces in the Gunpowder River tailwater (Loch Raven below Prettyboy) and several Western MD streams; also heavily stocked. Typically more wary than rainbows. Classic mayfly hatches on the Gunpowder — sulphurs, BWOs, caddis. Streamer-eaters after dark.
Prefers. Water 45–68°F (ideal 55°F) · either tide · depth 3–25 ft.
- Daily creel
- 4
Part of Utah's 4-trout statewide aggregate.
Source: Utah non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
#1 Cutthroat Trout Drop everything — ideal day for Cutthroat Trout. In season 90/100
What's helping
- 54°F water — right in cutthroat trout's ideal range
- 10 mph wind — light chop — baitfish active, fish willing to feed
About. Oncorhynchus clarkii — The West's native trout, named for the red-orange slash under the jaw. Many subspecies — Yellowstone, Snake River fine-spotted, Bonneville, Colorado River, and the giant Lahontan strain of Pyramid Lake, which routinely tops 10 lb and once produced fish over 40. Feeds hard in cold water, which makes it a year-round target on tailwaters and a marquee winter–spring fishery at Pyramid. Hybridizes readily with stocked rainbows, so wild-cutthroat waters carry strict release rules.
Prefers. Water 39–62°F (ideal 54°F) · either tide · depth 1–25 ft.
- Daily creel
- 4
Utah statewide trout aggregate: 4/day (rainbow, brown, brook, cutthroat, tiger combined), no more than 2 cutthroat or tiger under 15" and only 1 over 22". Many blue-ribbon waters add slot or gear rules — confirm the water.
Source: Utah non-tidal regulations · verified 2026-06-03.
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Pier, shore, and ramp
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Flies and artificial lures only between the dam and the Colorado line, and that reach is closed to fishing from a motorized boat. 3-trout limit with a 15–22" protected slot — see the regulations.
Local reports & rules for Green River below Flaming Gorge: Utah DWR fishing & regulations → · trout stocking schedule → · fish-consumption advisory →
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Frequently Asked
Do I need a fishing license to fish at Green River below Flaming Gorge?
Yes (anglers age 16 and older). To fish at Green River below Flaming Gorge you need the appropriate state fishing license. See the agency's current rules: the state agency website
What fish are commonly targeted at Green River below Flaming Gorge?
Green River below Flaming Gorge is listed on this site for 3 commonly-targeted species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout. Which species is currently in season and which is scoring highest today is shown in the per-species ranking on this page.
When is the best time to fish at Green River below Flaming Gorge?
It depends more on the species and the day's conditions than on a fixed "best hour." Water temperature, weather, and — at tidal locations — the stage of the tide drive activity most. The per-species ranking on this page scores every target species at Green River below Flaming Gorge against today's live conditions, so the fish near the top are your best bets right now; check back as conditions change through the day.
What kind of access does Green River below Flaming Gorge have?
Green River below Flaming Gorge has multiple access types — pier, shoreline, and at least one public boat ramp. Flies and artificial lures only between the dam and the Colorado line, and that reach is closed to fishing from a motorized boat. 3-trout limit with a 15–22" protected slot — see the regulations.
Which state's fishing regulations apply at Green River below Flaming Gorge?
state agency regulations apply at Green River below Flaming Gorge. Size limits, creel limits, and seasonal closures are listed per species on each species page. Always confirm against the agency source linked from each regulation block — emergency closures can take effect mid-season.
Is Green River below Flaming Gorge tidal water?
No. Green River below Flaming Gorge is non-tidal — water level varies with rainfall, seasonal flow, and (where applicable) upstream dam releases rather than tidal exchange.