Ogden River - UT

River Information

Fish Species: Cutthroat Trout, Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Mountain Whitefish, Yellow Perch, Tiger Muskellunge
The Ogden River is a productive, easily accessible trout stream flowing from the Monte Cristo Mountains to the city of Ogden. The South Fork between Causey and Pineview Reservoirs is the prime fishing stretch, offering cold water, frequent rainbow trout stockings, and wild brown trout.

Fly fishing is popular along this section, with effective techniques including nymphing and dry fly presentations during caddis, midge, and BWO hatches. Spin anglers also succeed with small spoons and spinners in deeper runs.

Below Pineview, the river flows through Ogden Canyon and into the city, where stocked trout provide additional opportunities. The Ogden River Parkway offers paved trail access and family-friendly fishing in an urban setting.

Access is excellent throughout the drainage, with public pullouts, trails, and bridges. The river is managed under general Utah regulations with a four-trout daily limit.

Whether you're seeking wild trout in canyon waters or an easy after-work outing in town, the Ogden River delivers consistent results in a variety of settings.




Latest Fish Plants

Plant DateSpeciesSource# of Fish
5-20-2025Rainbow TroutUTDNR1050
4-28-2025Rainbow TroutUTDNR1000
11-04-2024Rainbow TroutUTDNR1500
7-18-2024Rainbow TroutUTDNR1110
7-03-2024Rainbow TroutUTDNR1110


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
6-5-2015 Ogden River Fish Report
Flows for the South Fork of the Ogden... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife
5-22-2015 Ogden River Fish Report
Very few anglers have been out fishing. The... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife
5-14-2015 Ogden River Fish Report
Angling pressure has been light during the week,... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife
5-8-2015 Ogden River Fish Report
On April 20, one angler reported fair fishing... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife
4-30-2015 Ogden River Fish Report
On April 20, one angler reported fair fishing... more »
Utah Division of Wildlife

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