How to go fish the Duchesne River

The months we list for the Duchesne River are June, July, August, September. October is outside that window, so this brief is written for June, the next month we list.

June

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — June

Caddis#14-16
Elk Hair Caddis
Golden Stonefly#8-10
Golden Stone

Access

Duchesne River at Provo River Trail, near Hanna (USGS 09273000)
40.625, -110.890parking
Duchesne River above the forks (USGS 09274500)
40.477, -110.831parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Utah fishing license required. Verify current Utah Division of Wildlife Resources regulations for the Duchesne River drainage before fishing. Much of this reach borders Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest land alongside private ranch parcels near Hanna; 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 Duchesne River page →