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Fishing Green River (Flaming Gorge): what the data says
Flaming Gorge Dam through Browns Park. emerald water, 8,000 trout per mile. The river tops out around 12 ft. The contours are modeled from the water's real shoreline and maximum depth. Treat them as a rough guide, and never use them for navigation. Here is how the season plays out for each species, straight from the data behind the map.
Rainbow Trout fishing at Green River (Flaming Gorge)
Spring rainbow trout on Green River (Flaming Gorge) hold shallow, usually 3 to 12 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 12 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 12 ft. The spot to know is Current seam (mile 6.2), a current seam in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Plan around early morning and the evening in the warm months. Summer baits: a dodger + spoon (deep troll) or a flutter spoon gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver), Small spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Dodger + spoon (deep troll), Flutter spoon |
| Fall | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Jerkbait over shoals |
| Winter | 2 to 12 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Tube jig (white) |
Brown Trout fishing at Green River (Flaming Gorge)
In spring, brown trout run shallow here, mostly 1 to 12 ft. Summer fish stay in 4 to 12 ft, and winter fish hold in 2 to 12 ft. If you only fish one area, make it Current seam (mile 6.2): a current seam around 7 ft that scores prime in summer. Best bite is after dark and early morning. Summer baits: a spoon at the thermocline or a deep stickbait (night) gets it done.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 1 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Stickbait off planer boards (shallow), Small spoon along mud lines |
| Summer | 4 to 12 ft | night & dawn | Spoon at the thermocline, Deep stickbait (night) |
| Fall | 2 to 12 ft | dusk & dawn | Jerkbait over gravel, Casting spoon |
| Winter | 2 to 12 ft | dawn | Jigging spoon, Small stickbait (slow) |
Cutthroat Trout fishing at Green River (Flaming Gorge)
In spring, cutthroat trout run shallow here, mostly 2 to 12 ft. Summer fish stay in 3 to 12 ft, and winter fish hold in 3 to 12 ft. Current seam (mile 6.2) is the standout, a current seam at roughly 7 ft, rated prime for spring cutthroat trout. Best bite is early morning and the evening. Tie on a trolled spoon (small) or a inline spinner and you're in the game.
| Season | Depth | Best window | Go-to baits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | 2 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Inline spinner (silver/gold), Small spoon |
| Summer | 3 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Trolled spoon (small), Inline spinner |
| Fall | 2 to 12 ft | dawn & dusk | Casting spoon, Inline spinner |
| Winter | 3 to 12 ft | dawn | Small jigging spoon, Marabou jig |
Notable structure
- Flaming Gorge tailrace: creek channel, around 10 ft
- Flaming Gorge Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 10 ft
- Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge Dam tailrace: dam tailrace, around 10 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 2.2): creek channel, around 9 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 4.3): creek channel, around 9 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 8.4): creek channel, around 9 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 10.2): creek channel, around 9 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 16.1): creek channel, around 9 ft
- Outside-bend hole (mile 22.3): creek channel, around 9 ft
- Tailout eddy (mile 0.3): eddy pocket, around 7 ft
- Tailout eddy (mile 19.2): eddy pocket, around 7 ft
- Current seam (mile 6.2): current seam, around 7 ft
- Current seam (mile 12.4): current seam, around 7 ft
- Riffle & run (mile 14.2): rock pile, around 4 ft
Common questions
How deep is Green River (Flaming Gorge)?
Green River (Flaming Gorge) is about 12 ft at its deepest point. The contours here are modeled from the water's real shape and maximum depth, so treat them as a rough guide.
What fish are in Green River (Flaming Gorge)?
Anglers target rainbow trout, brown trout, cutthroat trout on Green River (Flaming Gorge).
Where is the best fishing spot on Green River (Flaming Gorge)?
Current seam (mile 6.2) is the top-rated area: a current seam in about 7 ft of water that rates prime for rainbow trout in spring. Open the map above to see every rated spot for each species and season.
When is the best time to fish Green River (Flaming Gorge)?
For rainbow trout, the summer bite is best in early morning and the evening. Each species page section below lists the seasonal windows, and the map shows a live NOW badge when you're inside one.
Nearby waters
Matt Warner Reservoir · Calder Reservoir · Crouse Reservoir · East Park Reservoir · Red Fleet Reservoir · Flaming Gorge Reservoir
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