03-26-2004, 07:43 PM
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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Located 42 miles north of Vernal, on US-191, the Green is probably Utah’s best-known fishery. This large river, 800 to 4500 cfs, begins at the base of Flaming Gorge Dam, elevation 5594 feet, and winds down for 28.8 miles until it crosses the Utah/Colorado border. [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]The river is naturally split into 3 reaches: The seven-mile upper reach, Tailrace(the Dam) to Little Hole, have paved roads to both boat ramps/walking access points. The nine-mile middle reach, Little Hole to Indian Crossing in Browns Park, has access via a good dirt road as does the final reach, Indian Crossing to Swallow Canyon (Utah/Colorado border).[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]This world-renowned fishery supports high densities of large, healthy rainbows, browns and Snake River cutthroat trout. Special regulations apply to this water, be sure to read the current fishing proclamation. An artificial flies and lures only regulation, with a catch-and-release slot of 13- to 20-inch fish, protects the fishery from over harvest. The lesser-known mountain whitefish, a relative of the trout, also reaches trophy size in the Green. Excellent fishing is available from both the shore and from boats.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Angler tip: Imitate the natural foods. Match the hatches when midges, mayflies and caddis flies emerge. Try grasshoppers and cicadas during the summer and shrimp/scud imitations are year-round favorites. Rapalas, spoons, jigs and other lures should imitate minnows and larger aquatic insects.[/font][/size]
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[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Located 42 miles north of Vernal, on US-191, the Green is probably Utah’s best-known fishery. This large river, 800 to 4500 cfs, begins at the base of Flaming Gorge Dam, elevation 5594 feet, and winds down for 28.8 miles until it crosses the Utah/Colorado border. [/font][/size]
[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]The river is naturally split into 3 reaches: The seven-mile upper reach, Tailrace(the Dam) to Little Hole, have paved roads to both boat ramps/walking access points. The nine-mile middle reach, Little Hole to Indian Crossing in Browns Park, has access via a good dirt road as does the final reach, Indian Crossing to Swallow Canyon (Utah/Colorado border).[/size][/font]
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[font "Times New Roman"][size 3]This world-renowned fishery supports high densities of large, healthy rainbows, browns and Snake River cutthroat trout. Special regulations apply to this water, be sure to read the current fishing proclamation. An artificial flies and lures only regulation, with a catch-and-release slot of 13- to 20-inch fish, protects the fishery from over harvest. The lesser-known mountain whitefish, a relative of the trout, also reaches trophy size in the Green. Excellent fishing is available from both the shore and from boats.[/size][/font]
[size 3][font "Times New Roman"]Angler tip: Imitate the natural foods. Match the hatches when midges, mayflies and caddis flies emerge. Try grasshoppers and cicadas during the summer and shrimp/scud imitations are year-round favorites. Rapalas, spoons, jigs and other lures should imitate minnows and larger aquatic insects.[/font][/size]
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