Weber River Fly Fishing Info

The Weber River is another Blue Ribbon Fishery, and while it may not have the same reputation as the Provo, it’s a remarkably productive river that’s home to large brown trout, rainbow trout, native cutthroat trout, mountain whitefish, carp, and even grayling. Much like the Provo, the Weber can be divided into three sections: upper, middle, and lower.

The upper portion, which is located above Rockport Reservoir and extends high into the Uinta Mountains, is home to brown trout, brook trout, cutthroat trout, and even grayling. Below rockport, the Middle Weber flows through a combination of high desert terrain and scenic farmland. Through this section, the river channel deepens as brown trout and mountain whitefish become abundant. The middle section is by far the most popular section for fly fishing and features a series of riffles, deep runs, cut-banks, and stump holes. The lower section flows from Echo reservoir near the town of Hennefer, down Weber Canyon, and through Ogden along the Wasatch Front. Fly fishing opportunities are somewhat limited on the Lower Weber, but it’s still possible to hook into some nice trout on this section as well.

Access

Given that much of the Weber flows through private land, access is granted through the Division of Wildlife Resources’ Walk-In Access (WIA) Program. When fishing the Weber, be sure to check river access regulations for the specific area you plan to fish, be respectful of private land, and as always, practice good river etiquette. To get authorized with a WIA Number or for more information on Walk-in Access, please visit the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.