Current CFS.
- The Grey Reef is at 1,500 CFS.
- The Miracle Mile is at 1,000 CFS
- Fremont Canyon is at 80 CFS
Fishing has been good, and should improve with the cooler temperatures as we head into fall. There is currently a lot of moss around, but as the flows drop the moss will break up.
Nymphing:
Nymphing has been productive even with the moss, many anglers are throwing caddis and PMD patterns.
Recommended Flies:
- Midges (Pal, MacGruber, Mayhem) #18-20
- RS2 #18-20 (chocolate, gray)
- Rock Worm #14-18
- San Juan Worm
- Split Case BWO #16-20
- Barr’s BWO emerger #16-20
- Darth Baetis #18-20
- Splitcase PMD
- Bird’s Nest Caddis
- Mallard’s Tanked Trico
Streamer Fishing:
We are getting into streamer season here on the North Platte, try lighter colored flashy streamers on the bright days and darker, more muted streamers on the dark, cloudy days.
Recommended Streamers:
- Rusty Trombone #4-8
- Articulated Goldie #4
- Articulated Ditch Witch Tan, Olive
- Bob’s Silver Bugger
- Thin Mint Bugger
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