What's New
Electroshocking Survey with DWR Report
Island Park Fishout Report
Scouts on the Water - Troop 1262
Casting Clinic & Fish-Out
Protecting Trout in the Summer
13 Flies for your Summer Fly Box
16th Weber River Crossover Installed
HCFF Activity/Fishout Reports
Cal Massey Inducted into Hall of Fame
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Provo River Flow Reports
Weber River Flow Reports
CUWCD Reservoirs & Weather
David Whiteman provides a comprehensive
exploration of our home waters,
the Middle Provo:
An Introduction for Fisherman
Video Tour of the Middle Provo River
Macroinvertebrates of the Middle Provo River
Middle Provo River Temperature Study
John Schultz shares two new successful Stillwater Patterns
Chapter 599
Welcome to High Country Fly Fishers
HCFF is a proud Trout Unlimited chapter dedicated to fly fishing, conservation, and community in the scenic beauty of Park City, Utah serving Summit and Wasatch counties. HCFF is a member of the Park City Chamber of Commerce. Since 1989, we’ve been passionate about protecting cold-water fisheries, supporting healthy trout populations, and sharing the art of fly fishing and fly tying. Our club offers hands-on conservation projects with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources , Trout-in-the-Classroom programs for local students, and monthly fishouts where members enjoy camaraderie and refine their fly fishing skills on some of the region’s best waters. Join us at our our monthly meetings to hear from expert fishing guides, fly tyers, and fisheries biologists from across the West. Whether you’re an experienced angler or just starting out, HCFF offers friendship, learning opportunities, and memorable fishing adventures. Check our Activities page for details and upcoming events—new members and visitors are always welcome!
Annual Membership Meeting & Social
January Meeting
Wed, Jan 7th, 6:00pm – 9:00pm
Your input will be sought, so please bring ideas for activities or trips you would like to see High Country undertake.
Before getting down to business, we will begin with a social, where High Country will serve pizza and salad, and nonalcoholic beverages. You are welcome to bring an adult beverage for yourself or to share.
This is a good opportunity to meet your fellow members and see how you can get involved in club activities.
For more information, contact hcff599@gmail.com.
Freeze Your A** Off – Saturday, January 10, 2026
NOTICE: The date has changed!
When: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Where: Hub Restaurant-1165 S Main Street, Heber Ut
Breakfast: 8:30 am
Fishing: 10:00 am
Start your morning at with a warm breakfast and great conversation in the reserved dining area at The Hub Restaurant. It’s a relaxed chance to swap fishing stories, laugh with friends, and connect with anglers from all over northern Utah before heading out to explore the beautiful Provo River.
A variety of clubs are participating, including Fly Fishers International groups and Trout Unlimited from Salt Lake City and Heber, High Country Fly Fishers, Bonneville Fly Fishers, Stonefly Society, Utah Women Flyfishers, Wasatch Women’s Fly Fishing Club, and more.
Whether you’re a longtime angler or brand new to the sport, you’re invited.
If you plan to hit the water before 10 AM, DON’T BE LATE for breakfast!
Not up for winter fishing? No problem! You’re still welcome to join us for a hearty meal and good company.
Please RSVP with a headcount by clicking on the button below—we have a reservation for 40 spots.
Hope to see you (and all our fishing besties) there!
Conservation Update
Trout Unlimited Embrace-a-Stream Opportunity
HCFF has submitted an Embrace a Stream (EaS) grant to rehab Soapstone Creek, which is tributary of Upper Provo, after 2024 Yellow Lake Wildfire in Heber-Kamas Ranger District.
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Lower Provo River Electroshocking Survey – Week of October 27
The week of October 27 brought another successful electroshocking survey on the Lower Provo River, led by the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR). The team, headed by Michael Slater, Central Region Sportfish Project Leader, sampled four key locations: the Tunnels, Trestles, Deer Creek Reservoir, and Canyon View Park.
The week started out cold and blustery, but that didn’t stop 23 hardy volunteers from showing up to help Michael and his crew from Springville. From High Country Fly Fishers, Jack Campbell, Steve Caldwell, Bert Ley, and Bruce Pope joined in to lend a hand.
Volunteer turnout varied from day to day, with Tuesday and Wednesday seeing the largest groups—around 30 to 35 participants each day. Monday ended up being the longest day on the river, wrapping up around 5:30 p.m., but it also produced the highest number of fish caught in the Tunnels section.
Overall, the survey went smoothly, and the DWR team collected plenty of data to review over the coming months. Their findings will appear in the upcoming State of the Fishery report—something many of us are eager to see.
A huge thanks goes out to
Michael Slater and his dedicated team for their continued work supporting Utah’s angling community. Our ability to enjoy such outstanding fishing opportunities depends on their efforts every day.
For those who volunteered, it was a unique and fascinating experience—a rare chance to see firsthand the diversity and health of the fishery, to learn from DWR biologists, and to play a small part in protecting the river we all love. It was hard work at times, but immensely rewarding and well worth the effort.
As always, thank you for your support.