How to go fish the Blacksmith Fork

The months we list for the Blacksmith Fork are May, June, September, October. August is outside that window, so this brief is written for September, the next month we list.

September

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — September

Blue-winged Olive#18-20
Parachute BWO

Access

Blacksmith Fork above Porcupine Reservoir, near Hyrum (USGS 10113500)
41.624, -111.736parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Utah fishing license required. Verify current Utah Division of Wildlife Resources regulations for Blacksmith Fork before fishing. Much of the canyon is a mix of Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest and private land; respect posted property.

Pack list

A current state fishing licence
Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
Net, nippers, forceps
Floatant and desiccant
Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
Water, sun cover, polarised glasses

Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.

Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Blacksmith Fork page →