Fly Fishing - Utah's Green River - Itinerary
- About the Trip: The
Green River is considered by many one of the top fly fishing destinations in the world. The consistency of good fishing coupled with size of the fish caught make this river a very exciting and rewarding place to fly-fish. The canyon country of Utah sets the backdrop for this scenic spot. The wildlife is as plentiful as the fish population.
- Group Size: 5 participants
- Grade: Beginner through advanced.
- Equipment: Bring clothes, personal items, and a fly-fishing rod set-up with flies. Rentals are available through SYMG and must be reserved in advance. Waders for the first and last day of fishing are needed. These can be rented at the local fly-shops near the River upon arrival.
- Cost of the Trip: $1475.00 per person
- Your Cost Includes: Guides for three days, boats for one of those days, 3 nights lodging, and lunches while fishing.
- Not Included: Transportation, breakfasts and dinners, tips for guides. Optional trip cancellation insurance.
- Accommodations: We will be staying at the local Red Canyon Lodge in Dutch John, Utah a few minute drive to the River. The lodge has private cabins and the trip is set up on double occupancy. The lodge has a restaurant and general store on the property.
- Meals: Guides will supply lunches while guiding. Breakfasts and dinners will be taken at the local restaurants.
- Recommended Fly Patterns: Since this section of catch and release fly fishing is a 'tail water' fishery, a sample of tail water flies is recommended to start. We typically wait to arrive to finish out our fly buying to check with the local outfitters for their timely recommendations.
- Preparation: If possible, beginners should take a basic casting class prior to the course, rent/watch an instructional video, and/or purchase a copy of THE ORVIS FLY FISHING GUIDE by Tom Rosenbauer.
- Day 1, Thursday: Meet at 6pm for dinner at the Red Canyon Lodge in Dutch John, Utah. The lodge is a beautiful 3-4 hour drive from Salt Lake City. We will have an orientation over dinner. Your rooms will be reserved.
- Day 2, Friday: After breakfast we will head down to the River( a short drive from the lodge) and meet one of our local guides from the well known outfitter Old Moe Guide Service. We will have a class on the river about fly fishing in general and how to apply the techniques to fishing the Green River successfully. In addition to the local guide, your trip leader will also be instructing. Our trip leaders are also very experienced and have intimate knowledge of the Green River. The day will be a wade fishing day. Lunch will be provided on the River mid-day.
- Day 3, Saturday: Today, we'll be floating the River in drift boats. Drift boats are an effective way of fishing the entire stretch of River. In each boat, there will be 2 fisherman and one local guide rowing from Old Moe. We have used Old Moe Guide Service for many years and these guides are the best. Lunch is served mid day together.
- Day 4, Sunday: Today, we'll be floating the River in drift boats. Drift boats are an effective way of fishing the entire stretch of River. In each boat, there will be 2 fisherman and one local guide rowing from Old Moe. We have used Old Moe Guide Service for many years and these guides are the best. Lunch is served mid day together.
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