The GREATEST trout stream in the US.
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Published 2021-05-16
I was first introduced to the Green River in Utah below the Flaming Gorge Dam in 1987, the year I began my fly fishing journey. It captivated me. The rugged beauty of the canyon, the red soil and steep cliffs, the green trees, the crystal clear water, and of course, the thousands of amazing rainbow and brown trout. They were everywhere you looked, and they were big! There are no road on this section of the Green River so once you launch, you are on your own until you reach the takeout, 7.5 miles downstream.
I wanted to share why this river, in my opinion, is the GREATEST trout stream in the US. With over 15,000 fish per river mile , the temperature regulation system the dam provides through the penstocks, and the beauty and ruggedness of the canyon, to me, this river really is the best trout stream in the US.
In the video, I met and interviewed Gordon Tharrett, a local guide of 30 years on the Green. Super friendly guy that dropped a lot of cool knowledge about the river. If you want to fish with Gordon, look him up at the info below.
On The Fly Guide Service
www.ontheflyutah.com
[email protected]
801-541-4113
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All Comments (21)
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Love your channel and I don’t even fly fish. Stumbled upon your video with 150ft cliff boat launch in my recommended and I’ve been binge watching since. Keep it up!
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My son guided on The Green for seven summers. I spent 3 days fishing with him at the end of each season before returning him to Ohio for the school year. Some of the best memories of my life!
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I used to float and fish that river as a kid. Brought back some awesome memories. Thank you!!
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The greatest trout stream in America: The one you're fishing at the moment.
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Wow!! Incredible place and magnificent fish! The Green is on my "fish it" list now. My first fly fishing experience was on the Beaver River in UT just a couple months ago. Now I am itching for the Green River. I will definitely look up Gordon when I get up there. Thanks for posting this!!
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I grew up in that part of the country and my Dad taught me well. I migrated to the southern mountains of Colorado and enjoyed catching trout in the streams and lakes. He taught me one trick that served me well for many years. A clear bubble 1/2 full of water 6 - 8 feet up line with fly on the end. Wow, attraction and action like I never experienced.
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I found a beautiful small river. Maybe kind of similar. In between 2 dams and another lake. Huge food source. Especially in the Spring. Sometimes they let more water out. The fishing turns. You are blessed.
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I was fortunate to fish the A & B sections for the first time 6 weeks ago...best trout fishing in the lower 48 for sure...
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I was there in September and nearly every fish I caught was on a dry fly. Biggest was a 21” brown. The weed growth prevents great wading so a drift boat is the way to go for sure! Great video!
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Beautiful river , we have fished it for years and the A section is very cool with the canyon walls and the Gnomes watching you float by .
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thanks for posting! -love the incredible scenic beauty & the trout fishing is glorious! thank you double
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What an awesome place to fish, crystal clear water, gorgeous scenery and nice browns, great video!!
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Was on the Green river when I was 23. Second time picking up a flyrod and had never caught a trout nor had I ever witnessed one slurping an insect who was to me, very concerned at the predicament he/she/it had found itself in. My mouth had formed an oval shape and had not changed in well over 5 minutes. I somehow remembered something I had read and within 5 seconds my eyes darted rapidly back and forth between this fish and whatever fly had caught me in the local fly fishing shop. I remember nothing else as with all other things which require 125% of my attention, but the feel of this fish in my hand as it headed down to safety at the bottom of this stunning river. Ive guided the Situk for 12 years, the copper(the clear one) and the kenai. I'm 54 now and no single moment in my life(although my wife begs to defer) has lead me to such happiness and fulfillment. Thanks for the video and the key to a time machine back to the green. If God could fish, it would be on the Green river.
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Awesome, I agree it is a great fishery! The San Juan in northern NM runs a close second. I’ve fished it since the late eighties and always catch large trout, both brownies and rainbows. I wish I could cast as well as you do, something I’ve never mastered. Great video thank you.
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Excellent video, and as a local thanks for the excellent review. The green is a fantastic fishery in my personal top 5 for here in Utah. Keep looking around the state there are a few holy grails outside of here that produce much larger browns. Here's to tight lines, Cheers!
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Enjoyed the film. Beautiful river. Really enjoyed the rowing footage as much as the fishing footage. Look forward to the next one.
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The first time I ever fly fished was on the Green River. It was a two-day business trip. Our group had three guided drift boats. I fell in love with everything about fly fishing on that trip. I still have the hat I bought in the convenience store on that trip ha ha ! The Green is the best of everything. I especially like that there is no road access in Section A below Flaming Gorge Dam. When you are in the canyon, without a road on either side, it is magic! Great video! That brown on the indicator rig near the end was a thing of beauty!
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Great Fishing Video, with Dialogue that suit's the Catch & release Vibe. The Green River is a Gem. Thank You.
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i come down to the green and flaming gorge every year, and I fish with my grandpa, uncle, and stepdad. Its always fun and im coming up next week! Great vid!
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Great video! Such a pretty area. I love your use of two cameras to give two different perspectives with each catch.
