The 30 mile stretch of the Green River below Flaming Gorge Dam to the Colorado line is definitely one of the great sections of river in the  world for fly-fishing. The sheer numbers of fish is a major draw to the area. The crystalline water is unique even among  Rocky Mountain streams creating a gigantic, spectacular aquarium for observing fish. The structure of the river creates many diverse situations from tumbling rocky rapids to flats which are very similar to many spring creeks.

 

 

 

 

 

There are three distinct sections of the river we fish.

A. (Red Canyon) (7 miles in length)

From the dam down stream 7 miles to the Little Hole valley, this length flows through a 1000 to 2000 foot deep canyon, rimmed with magnificent red walls. The upper four miles are generally flat deep water with several shallow feeding grounds,  making it ideal for those who are hiking in and  wading. There are several minor rapids interspersed throughout this slower area. The lower three miles are mostly fast water creating very good pocket water style of fishing. This section is excellent streamer and large attractor fishing. Plenty of shallows for wade fishing abound throughout the fast water. There are a total of nine named rapids which you will need care on picking your way through, however none are large or dangerous if caution is observed.

B. (Devil's Hole) (9 miles in length)

A bit more open terrain although it too goes through some canyons. The river has several wide flats here giving wade fishermen additional area to ply their trade. Hatches start on this stretch in general a bit earlier then in the Canyon and they are also heavier. The only road approach to this area is either at Little Hole or from the bottom in Browns Park, making it a bit more difficult for access to certain areas. Red Creek Rapids, half way down is the only rapid one need be aware of. It is a class three (very rocky) rapid. When the water is high it is no problem if taken on the left side. At low water one must be careful with all the rocks showing. The bottom four miles below Red Creek are mostly flat water but great for streamers and hoppers. Very good insect hatches can make this water come alive.

C. (Browns Park) (12 miles in length)

There are more miles (12) in this section which snakes through the high desert valley of Browns Park. Due to it's wide open features, other then several canyons it has cut through,  it seem there is more flat water here then the upper two stretches. You will find extensive riffles holding many fine trout. Hatches are very good and they show earlier in the Park, however it is susceptible to wind which can destroy the day for the dry fly fisherman. Hopper fishing during the summer months is exciting and successful. One other tough feature of the Park is accessibility. Access once you are in the park is very decent, but the distance to the park on dirt roads and a steep canyon make it a bit tougher.

 

 

One astonishing feature of the Green River is shore-line accessibility. There is a short bank behind the Allen Ranch in Browns park which  is marked with "No Trespassing Signs"  Other than that brief inconsequential piece of shoreline the river is completely open to wading.

 

Camps along B section              Rapids of the Green

 

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