Matt Lucas
Fly Fisher/Guide
Matt caught his first, golden brown trout on the Green River when he was about 10 years old. Since then he has made thousands of trips down that river, as well as many others here in the West. He started his guiding career as a fly fishing/backpacking guide in Estes Park , Colorado . There he ventured all through Rocky Mountain National Park and the rivers of that area, like the Roaring Fork, the Yampa, and the Dean, Elk and Smith to name a few. He eventually made it back to the Green River though, where he now guides fly fishermen from around the world. His understanding of how the river fishes- whatever the flows, is astounding.
Listen to Matt Lucas's Show...
Drifting the Green: Expert Tips for Fly Fishing Utah’s Legendary River
The Green River in Utah is called by some the most beautiful trout river in the United States. Its steep canyon walls and crystal-clear water make for an incredible fly fishing experience. Matt Lucas, owner and professional guide of Western Rivers Flyfisher Guides, will take us down the Green and give us his expert tips on fishing this legendary river.
Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:
- What is the history of the Flaming Gorge Dam?
- Is the Green River an all-season fishery?
- What weight rods do you recommend?
- How accessible is the river for DIY anglers without a boat?
- Where does Section A start and end?
- What are the fish counts for the A and B sections?
- What hatches are prevalent on the river?
- How is Section B different from Section A?
- When do the mormon crickets and cicadas migrate?
- What makes the Green River an excellent dry fly fishery?
- Does Section C have larger trout?
- What changes do you make when the fish are hesitant to bit?
- How would you arrange a multi-day float trip?
- How do the dam releases change the fishing?
- Is the river managed properly now and what does the future look like?
- What are the guides and outfitters doing to preserve this fishery?
Whether its the season, the insects - especially terrestrials, or fish habits, he's got it figured out.. And, along with all that great river experience, comes a guy that will work incredibly hard to help you with the finer techniques of casting and presentation and get you to those little known spots where you have the best chance of landing some really great fish.
Matt has been a guide on the Green River for 16 seasons and has co-owned Western River Flyfisher Guides with his wife Amanda and father Jack Lucas for the last 10 years.
