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Blue Ribbon Fisheries

Weber River


(Gateway Diversion to Stoddard Diversion)

Location:: 10 miles east of Ogden, Utah.

Game fish: Brown trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, and mountain whitefish

Stream length: 10.0 miles

Elevation: Approximately 4,920 feet

Average Flow (minimum flow): The Weber River is a highly regulated river with many dams and diversions for water storage and irrigation. Water flows are frequently reduced flows. No minimum flow.

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Weber River

Maximum water temperature: Upper 60°s F.

Productivity: The Weber River is maintained by natural reproduction and has good productivity.

Type of fishing available: Bait, fly, and lures.

Angler pressure: The Weber River receives a large amount of angling pressure but is able to sustain that pressure and maintain a good fishery.

Accommodations: No camping is permitted along this stretch of the river. Accommodations can be found in Ogden..

Food: Ogden and Morgan Utah

Fish food: Aquatic insects and small fish

Land ownership: The majority of this section of river is on private land with some Division of Wildlife Resources land.

Access: The Division of Wildlife Resources has obtained some angler access to some of the private land in this section of the river. Watch for signs.

Unique attraction: There are excellent fishing opportunities. Brown trout and mountain whitefish fishing is good in this section.

 

Weber River


(I-80 bridge upstream to Echo Reservoir)

Location:: Between Coalville and Wanship, Utah

Game fish: Brown trout, cutthroat trout, rainbow trout, and mountain whitefish.

Stream length: 10.0 miles

Elevation: Approximately 5,740 feet

Average Flow (minimum flow): The Weber River is a highly regulated river with many dams and diversions for water storage and irrigation. Water flows are frequently reduced. No minimum flows.

Maximum water temperature: Mid 60s F

Productivity: The Weber River is maintained by natural reproduction and has good productivity.

Type of fishing available: Artificial flies and lures.

Angler pressure: The Weber River receives a large amount of angling pressure but is able to sustain that pressure and maintain a good fishery.

Accommodations: Camping is not permitted along this stretch of the river.

Food: Coalville and Wanship, Utah.

Fish food: Aquatic insects and small fish.

Land ownership: 100% private.

Access: Fair, the Division of Wildlife Resources has obtained fishing access from various landowners, watch for signs.

Unique attraction: There is excellent fishing opportunities. Brown trout and mountain whitefish fishing is good in this section.

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