DUTCH JOHN RESORT
July 27 – August 2, 2026
Prepared By: Dutch John Resort Operations
July 27, 2026
GREEN RIVER GUIDES FLY FISHING REPORT & FLAMING GORGE DAM WATER FLOW RELEASE
Flows:
- Flaming Gorge Dam Release: ~1,949–1,952 CFS (verified July 24–27)
- Green River Below Dam: ~2,400 CFS regulated
- Reservoir Elevation: 6013.21 ft
- Storage: 2.686 MAF (~68% capacity)
Water Temperature:
- Mid-40s°F below the dam
Hydrology Summary:
- Morning: Cold, clear, best for nymphing
- Midday: Most stable clarity; terrestrials strongest
- Afternoon: PMDs, BWOs, ants, beetles active
Section Conditions:
A Section:
- Clear, cold, steady push
- Trout tight to structure and banks
- Best tactics: Deep nymph rigs, small dries, micro-terrestrials
B Section:
- Broad lanes, excellent inside-bend pockets
- Best tactics: PMD/BWO emergers, shallow nymphing, strong terrestrial window
C Section:
- Slight turbidity; fish spread but active
- Best tactics: Larger nymphs, stoneflies, streamers along structure
Hatches:
- Midges: Strong mornings
- PMDs: Peak activity
- BWOs: Cloudy afternoons
- Terrestrials: Ants, beetles, hoppers strongest 11 AM–4 PM
Recommended Fly Patterns:
Dry Flies:
- PMD Parachute #16–18
- BWO Parachute #18–20
- Hi-Vis Midge #20–22
- Cinnamon Ant #14–16
- Parachute Beetle #12–14
Nymphs:
- Tungsten PMD Split Case #16–18
- Zebra Midge #18–20
- Tailwater Sowbug #16–18
- RS2 #20–22
- Perdigon #14–18
Streamers:
- Mini-Dungeons #6–8
- Cheech Leech #6–10
- Sparkle Minnow Sculpin #6
- Baby Congas #8
Terrestrials:
- Bionic Ant #12–16
- Unsinkable #10–12
- Parachute Ant #16–20
- Hopper Juan #8–10
- Cicada #8–10
Guide Strategy Notes:
- Fish 12–24 inches off the bank early.
- Use 10–12 ft leaders; adjust weight frequently.
- Terrestrials strongest 11 AM–4 PM.
- Smaller streamers outperform larger ones this week.
Week-Ahead Outlook:
- Stable flows around 1,950–2,400 CFS.
- Strong PMD/BWO activity.
- Terrestrial window intensifies daily.
- Excellent drift-boat fishing conditions.