Napp

See what's biting near you
All spots

Provo River

River fishing  Utah · 06:25 - 20:41

Provo River is a river in Utah. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

View on Google Maps Directions Embed on your site
Good 62% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
74%
99°
Best day
Mon
74%
91°
Tue
74%
90°
Wed
74%
92°
Thu
74%
98°
Fri
74%
98°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
80°F
Air temp
89°F
Wind
3 mph
Pressure
29.97 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:40–07:40 Day 07:40–19:26 Dusk 19:26–21:26

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waning gibbous 91% lit
Major period 02:41–04:41 Major period 14:41–16:41 Minor period 21:11–22:41 Minor period 08:41–10:11

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

11:00
89°
12:00
92°
13:00
95°
14:00
97°
15:00
98°
16:00
99°
17:00
98°
18:00
98°
19:00
98°
20:00
94°
21:00
91°
22:00
90°

Likely catch now (15 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
62%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees.
Tap for details ↗
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
37%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
Tap for details ↗
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
37%
Water near its preferred 27 degrees, bright sky slows things.
Tap for details ↗
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
30%
Bright sky slows things.
Tap for details ↗
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
29%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
Tap for details ↗
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
27%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 27 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
Tap for details ↗

About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Blue Catfish and Channel Catfish.

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

Take Me Fishing

About this water

The Provo River is located in Utah County and Wasatch County, Utah, in the United States. It rises in the Uinta Mountains at Wall Lake and flows about 71 miles (114 km) southwest to Utah Lake at the city of Provo, Utah.

Read more on Wikipedia →

Map

More waters nearby

Provo River Utah · 1.4 mi away Utah Lake Utah · 5.0 mi away Big Cottonwood Creek Utah · 27.1 mi away Scofield Reservoir Utah · 44.5 mi away Bluebell Lake Utah · 73.2 mi away Great Salt Lake Utah · 77.1 mi away Cliff Lake Utah · 79.8 mi away Cutler Reservoir Utah · 108.3 mi away

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Provo River?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish and White Bass.

Do you need a fishing license at Provo River?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Provo River?

Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Provo River right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 48%.