Green River — Flaming Gorge Tailwater
Fishing Guide
The Green River below Flaming Gorge Dam is one of the premier tailwater fisheries in the American West, with world-class Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout regularly exceeding 20 inches. Cold, clear water supports exceptional hatches and trophy fish year-round.
Recent Stocking
| Species | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout | 9,630 fish · 2 loads | |
| Rainbow Trout | 2,884 fish |
Species
Primary
- Rainbow Trout: Rainbow Trout — world-class fish to 24+ inches in the A, B, and C sections
- Brown Trout: Brown Trout — big fish below Little Hole
Recommended Gear
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For Rainbow Trout
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Fishing Regulations
Updated| Species / Rule | Limit |
|---|---|
| trout (2 under 15 inches and 1 over 22 inches) | 3 |
| trout 15–22" | Must release immediately |
- •No limit for burbot, northern pike, smallmouth bass or walleye_ Anglers may not release any of these fish, which must be immediately killed
- •Artificial flies and lures only CLOSED to fishing from a boat with a motor between the Utah-Colorado state line and Flaming Gorge Dam) From the Flaming Gorge Dam downriver to the confluence of the Colorado River:
- •No limit for channel catfish
- •No limit for burbot, northern pike, smallmouth bass or walleye
- •Anglers may not release any of these fish, which must be immediately killed
- •Species of threatened and endangered fish occur in the Green River_ If you catch one of these fish, you must release it immediately
Summarized from Utah DWR and may be out of date — always confirm current rules before fishing.
Get Directions
From Vernal, take US-191 north to Dutch John. Access at Little Hole (7 miles downstream) or the dam face. The Little Hole National Recreation Trail follows the river.
Open in Google MapsAccess & Facilities
- Shore fishing✓
- Boat ramp—
- Restrooms✓
- Wheelchair accessible✓
Current Weather
Temperature
97°F
Wind
9 mph
Clear skies