Today
Wednesday, Aug 19
7.7/10
Partial
Sunny
95°57°
Wind4 mph NNERain6%Clouds23%Moon40%
Utah · River fishing forecast
Provo River near Charleston fishing forecast today
Current conditions plus a 7-day fishing outlook for Provo River near Charleston, including Fishing Score, wind, pressure, clouds, rain chance and moon phase, with live USGS water observations, recent trends and long-term seasonal context where available.
8.0/10
Good
Current Fishing Score
Weather-based index with a long-term USGS river-flow check. Current water adjustment: 0.0.
100% weather data coverageFull inputsUSGS flow adjustment 0.0
Air temperature
59°F
Wind
1 mph ESE
Pressure
30.23 inHg
Nearby NWS observation
Cloud cover
20%
Rain chance
1%
Moon
Waxing Crescent
Water temp
54.1°F
USGS observation
Gusts
3 mph
Humidity
76%
Weather data updated: Aug 19, 2026, 12:31 AM MDT
Live water data
Provo River near Charleston water temperature and USGS river conditions
Current observations with 24-hour, 7-day, recent 30-day and long-term seasonal context from the verified reference station.
Provo River Near Charleston, UTUSGS-10155500 · about 0.0 mi from forecast point
Water temperature54.1°FUSGS 00010
24hSteady-0.2°F7 daysSteady-1.1°F30-day contextBelow 30-day median59.3°F median
Streamflow205 cfsUSGS 00060
24hStable-2%7 daysStable+1%30-day contextNear 30-day median215 cfs medianSeasonal baselineNear seasonal median191 cfs median · 46 years
Gage height3.66 ftUSGS 00065
24hStable-0.02 ft7 daysStable+0.01 ft
Fishing Score water checkCurrent streamflow is about 8% from the long-term seasonal median based on 46 approved same-day observations. No score penalty applied.
Latest supported observation: Aug 19, 7:30 AM MDTSeasonal baseline uses approved USGS day-of-year statistics; 30-day context remains a separate recent median. On river pages with at least 20 approved observations contributing to the same-calendar-day streamflow baseline, unusually extreme or rapidly changing flow can only reduce the current score; it never adds bonus points.
Plan the week
Provo River near Charleston 7-day fishing forecast
Compare day-level Fishing Scores with wind, rain risk, pressure and temperatures for the next seven days.
Forecast data coverageDaily weather-score coverage is 72%. NWS forecast pressure is unavailable for these periods, so the daily scores are partial.
Best available weather score · partialMonday, Aug 24 · 7.9/10
Thu
Thursday, Aug 20
7.7/10
Partial
Mostly Sunny
97°57°
Wind5 mph NERain6%Clouds29%Moon50%
Fri
Friday, Aug 21
7.3/10
Partial
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
96°56°
Wind3 mph SRain48%Clouds43%Moon61%
Sat
Saturday, Aug 22
7.0/10
Partial
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
90°52°
Wind3 mph SRain54%Clouds71%Moon71%
Sun
Sunday, Aug 23
7.8/10
Partial
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
90°50°
Wind5 mph SSERain48%Clouds58%Moon80%
Mon
Monday, Aug 24
7.9/10
Partial
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
88°50°
Wind4 mph SSERain39%Clouds54%Moon88%
Tue
Tuesday, Aug 25
7.9/10
Partial
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
88°49°
Wind4 mph SSERain25%Clouds49%Moon94%
The large Current Fishing Score above uses current conditions and, on eligible river pages, can include a conservative USGS streamflow penalty. The seven daily cards remain weather-only because this site does not predict future river flow. Cards marked “Partial” use less than 90% of the weighted weather inputs.
Provo River near Charleston fishing conditions overview
The current weather inputs produce a good weather-based Fishing Score. Very light wind may leave clear, calm water more demanding.
Estimated activity windows: 5:56 AM–8:11 AM and 6:49 PM–9:04 PM local time. These are dawn/dusk windows, not guaranteed bite times.
Best fishing time today: estimated windows
The first estimated window runs from 5:56 AM–8:11 AM, around sunrise at 6:41 AM. The second runs from 6:49 PM–9:04 PM, around sunset at 8:19 PM. Lower light can change visibility and fish positioning, but actual feeding periods vary by species, season and water conditions.
Provo River near Charleston fishing: structure, seasons and local conditions
Middle Provo River trout water with riffles, pools and regulated flow through the Heber Valley. The forecast becomes more useful when it is read through riffle-to-pool transitions, together with pools, runs and current seams, where depth, current or wind exposure can differ within the same location. Provo River near Charleston is a managed river reach, so stage and current can change with upstream water movement and navigation controls as well as local weather. Fresh flow and level observations are therefore more useful than assuming the river is stable from one day to the next.
In Utah, spring warming, runoff or reservoir-level change can create fast transitions, while summer usually increases the importance of cooler water, depth and low-light periods. Fall cooling can reopen shallower habitat. For Brown trout and Rainbow trout, the exact timing is better judged from current weather and measured water conditions than from a fixed calendar date. For a river trip, compare the forecast with riffle-to-pool transitions, together with pools, runs and current seams. A rising or falling river can move the best-looking water even when the air weather remains favorable.
Common targets at Provo River near Charleston include Brown trout, Rainbow trout, and Mountain whitefish. They do not use depth, current and cover in exactly the same way, so the Fishing Score remains a conditions index rather than a species-specific bite prediction. This page also has a manually mapped USGS reference station, so fresh water temperature, flow or level can be shown when that station reports a supported sensor.
What to watch in today's conditions
Wind
Current wind is about 1 mph from ESE, with gusts near 3 mph. Crosswind and gusts can change boat control and presentation, while bends and protected banks may remain much calmer.
Barometric pressure
Barometric pressure is about 30.23 inHg. Pressure is one part of the Fishing Score and is read together with wind, cloud cover and precipitation.
Moon phase and light
The moon is currently in the Waxing Crescent phase with approximately 38% illumination. Lunar illumination has a smaller weight than the main weather factors.
Target species
Brown troutRainbow troutMountain whitefish
Always verify current state fishing regulations, seasons, bag limits, licensing requirements and location-specific closures before fishing.
How this forecast is calculated
The Fishing Score starts with National Weather Service weather data: pressure 28%, wind 24%, cloud cover 18%, precipitation probability 18% and lunar illumination 12%. Missing weather factors are never treated as zero; partial weather results are pulled toward a neutral 5/10 according to the missing weight. On eligible river pages, a separate conservative USGS flow check can only reduce the current score when streamflow is unusually far from the long-term seasonal median or changing rapidly. It never increases the score.
Quick answers
Provo River near Charleston fishing forecast FAQ
What is the Fishing Score for Provo River near Charleston today?
The current Fishing Score is 8.0 out of 10 with 100% weighted data coverage. The weather inputs used by the score are currently complete.
What is the best fishing time at Provo River near Charleston today?
The page highlights estimated low-light windows of 5:56 AM–8:11 AM and 6:49 PM–9:04 PM local time, centered around sunrise and sunset. They are planning windows, not guaranteed bite times.
What fish are commonly targeted at Provo River near Charleston?
Common target species listed for Provo River near Charleston include Brown trout, Rainbow trout, Mountain whitefish. Seasons, legal limits and local closures can change, so always verify current regulations before fishing.
What weather factors are used for Provo River near Charleston?
The Fishing Score uses barometric pressure and trend, wind, cloud cover, precipitation probability and moon illumination. Missing inputs are excluded rather than treated as zero.
Does this page include USGS water conditions for Provo River near Charleston?
Yes. This page uses the manually mapped Provo River Near Charleston, UT reference station when fresh supported observations are available. Water temperature, streamflow or water level can appear depending on the station sensors. When approved long-term statistics are available, the page can compare the current reading with the seasonal median for the same calendar day. On river pages with at least 20 approved observations contributing to that calendar day, unusually extreme or rapidly changing flow may conservatively reduce the Fishing Score; water data never adds bonus points.
What is the water temperature at Provo River near Charleston?
The latest supported USGS water-temperature observation shown on this page is 54.1°F from Provo River Near Charleston, UT. Readings older than 48 hours are not presented as current.