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Simms Freestone Stockingfoot Waders
Durable, breathable four-layer waders built as a daily driver for seasons of wading.
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Green River (Ouray) Fishing Guide
Utah
The Green River at Ouray National Wildlife Refuge, where the refuge says the primary fishing is for catfish and smallmouth bass, with a boat launch a mile above refuge headquarters.
Part of the Green River.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to the Green River (Ouray) for smallmouth bass. No agency season found for the species here.
There are 4 shops nearby (1 fly, 3 bait and tackle), including Sportsman's Warehouse in Vernal. Also nearby: Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
Season at a Glance
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Smallmouth Bass
Legend
This Month State Pattern No Agency Season Found
State Pattern: UDWR (Smallmouth Bass), not confirmed for this water
Licenses & Regulations
Most anglers need an Utah fishing license; age cutoffs and exemptions are set by the state. Seasons, limits, and tackle rules vary by water, so check current regulations before you go.
Parts of the Green River
- Main PageGreen RiverThe Green River from Wyoming's Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge below Fontenelle Reservoir, through the Flaming Gorge tailwater in Utah, to Ouray National Wildlife Refuge, where catfish and smallmouth bass replace trout.
- Rivers & Streams · WyomingGreen River (Fontenelle)The Green River below Fontenelle Reservoir in Wyoming, which Wyoming Game and Fish says produces exceptional rainbow, brown and cutthroat trout and mountain whitefish, much of it through Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge.
- Rivers & Streams · UtahGreen River (Flaming Gorge Dam)The Flaming Gorge tailwater, one of the premier tailwater trout fisheries in the West, with an estimated 10,000 fish per mile, mostly brown and rainbow trout.
- Rivers & Streams · Utah · You're HereGreen River (Ouray)The Green River at Ouray National Wildlife Refuge, where the refuge says the primary fishing is for catfish and smallmouth bass, with a boat launch a mile above refuge headquarters.
Green River (Ouray) Species
Species per USFWS.
Images: Duane Raver, USFWS. Public domain.
What to Use
Fishing In
Smallmouth Bass
No agency season found
Fly
9 ft 6 or 7 wt rod, floating line, 10 to 12 lb leader. Crayfish patterns, Clousers, and poppers.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodOrvis Clearwater 9 ft 6 wt Fly RodCheck Price
- ReelRedington Behemoth Fly Reel · for 6 or 7 weightCheck Price
- LineScientific Anglers Mastery Infinity Fly Line · 6 or 7 wt.Check Price
Tie On in November
Typical picks from October, our closest listed month. Ask a local shop what is working in November.
- Fly for October · #2/0-6Clouser MinnowSee Options
- Fly for October · #6-10Crayfish FlySee Options
Spin / Cast
7 ft medium spinning rod, 2500 reel, 8 lb braid to a 6 to 8 lb fluorocarbon leader.
Rod, Reel and Line
- RodSt. Croix Triumph Spinning Rod · 7 ft 0 in, medium, fast, 6 to 12 lb line, 1 pieceCheck Price
- ReelShimano Sedona Spinning Reel · 2500Check Price
- LinePowerPro Spectra Braided Line · 8 lbCheck Price
Tie On in November
- Lure for November · 2.5 to 3 inNed Rig · Z-Man Ned Rig KitCheck Price
- Lure for November · 1.5 to 4.75 inJerkbait · Rapala X-Rap JerkbaitCheck Price
- Lure for November · 2.75 to 3.5 inTube Jig · Strike King Tube JigsCheck Price
Picks: general for this fish, each checked against state and federal agency pages, not specific to this water. Ask a local shop what is working.
Gear: rods, reels and lines are starting points, sized from each maker's page. Some links are affiliate links. See our disclosure.
Buy Local
Shops near Green River (Ouray):
- Sportsman's Warehouse, VernalWebsite
- Western Rivers Flyfisher Guides, Dutch JohnWebsite
- Trout Creek Flies, Dutch JohnWebsite
Map of Green River (Ouray)
Planning for a Month
Prime in November
No agency season found for the species here.
Daylight
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Typical Weather
49°F high, 22°F low
About 0.4 in of precipitation for the month.
Typical Flow
1,970 cfs
Most years 1,360 cfs to 2,566 cfs.
Typical, Not a Forecast: weather from NOAA's 1991 to 2020 normals at a station about 1 mi away; flow from USGS gauge 09272400, 2009 to 2026.
Also Worth Packing
Clothing for November comes first, picked from typical weather here.
Waders & Boots
Simms Freestone Wading Boots
Supportive wading boots with determined traction for a full range of wading conditions, worn over waders or wading socks.
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Smartwool Classic Thermal Merino Base Layer
A 100% merino wool base layer for temperature regulation and moisture management, under waders or a jacket.
Pack It For: Nov to Feb
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Glacier Glove Alaska River Flip Mitt
Fingerless fishing gloves with a fold-over mitt for cold hands between casts.
Pack It For: Nov to Feb
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Frabill Rubber Mesh Landing Net
A floating trout net with tangle-free micromesh rubberized netting and a flat bottom that supports the fish's weight evenly.
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Simms SolarFlex Sun Hoody
A UPF 50+ hooded sun shirt with a vented hood and extended sleeves, for long, bright days.
Pack It For: May to Sep
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Buff CoolNet UV Neckwear
A UPF 50 sun gaiter for the face and neck.
Pack It For: May to Sep
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Simms Neoprene Wading Socks
Worn inside wading boots in place of waders when the water is warm enough to wet wade.
Pack It For: Jun to Sep
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Ramps and Launches on Green River (Ouray)
Source: Utah Geospatial Resource Center, Utah Boat Ramps. Hours and fees change; check before you go.
Shops Near Green River (Ouray)
Farther Out
Guides and Charters Near Green River (Ouray)
Farther Out
GuideFly Fishing
Old Moe Guide Service
Dutch John, Utah
Per their website: Half-Day Trips, Full-Day Trips, Float Trips
GuideFly Fishing
Green River Outfitters
Dutch John, Utah
Per their website: Half-Day Trips, Full-Day Trips, Float Trips
