Fly Fishing Green River - Section B

Green River Section B flows from Little Hole toward Indian Crossing in Browns Park. Red-rock canyon walls frame this stretch of the Flaming Gorge tailwater, gradually giving way to more open high-desert terrain.

Section B is a classic tailwater environment characterized by wider, deeper glides and slower current seams than the water immediately below the dam. Long pools alternate with riffles and faster runs that provide dry fly and nymphing opportunities. Willows, cottonwoods and sagebrush line the banks. In clear water, a quiet approach and careful leader presentation help when targeting fish along current edges and deeper runs.

Brown and rainbow trout are the main targets, with mountain whitefish also present. Work nymphs through the riffles and pool entrances, and watch the slower glides for rising trout. Adjust depth and weight to follow the current seams rather than letting the flies drag across them.

Blue-winged olives are important in spring and fall, especially during cloudy or damp weather. Caddis bring dry fly opportunities in the warmer seasons, while Pale Morning Duns and Tricos add summer hatches. Midges remain useful through the cold season and in slower glides. Match the size and color of insects on the water, and pay attention to where fish are feeding. Some seasons also bring a cicada emergence in late spring and early summer; see our Green River Cicada Hatch guide for more on the hatch.