Current CFS.
- The Grey Reef is at 1,000 CFS.
- The Miracle Mile is at 800 CFS
- Fremont Canyon is at 75 CFS
This week looks like we will get a resurgence of summer, with warm sunny weather, which should mean good hopper hopper fishing.
Nymphing:
Caddis has been king on the river below the Reef, while PMD’s have been the ticket on the Mile.
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:
Streamer fishing is starting to become more consistent and higher numbers are being caught. North Platte classics like Rusty’s and Goldies are most effective.
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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