The Casper Game and Fish has reported that Jessica’s pond is closed until further notice. The recent closure is due to the discovery of New Zealand mudsnails- an invasive species. The closure is precautionary due to the pond’s proximity to Speas Fish Hatchery. What is a New Zealand Mudsnail? Knew Zealand mudsnails are small… Continue reading Jessica’s Pond Closure
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
Author: Blake Jackson
Fall Dry Drop Rig
The North Platte, the “Reef” for short (at least our home waters of the Platte) are synonymous around these parts for some great fishing. Great numbers and some dandies call this section home. Visions of big browns, rainbows and even the cutthroat are big. For those that fish here, normally visons of indicator rigs and… Continue reading Fall Dry Drop Rig
September 25th Report
The fishing has been good leading up to some recent rain events. The dry fly fishing has been good. What We’re Seeing Tricos in the morning are getting lots of fish up and looking. Trailing spent, drowned, and spinners behind a “sighter “dry has been productive. Sure, they will come up and eat the dry,… Continue reading September 25th Report
Fall Fishing Pep Talk
Fall is rolling in and that means a couple things out here. One, winter is coming, so soak up every nice day you can and get out there and fish, hunt, hike, bike, camp, or whatever outdoor activity turns your crank. Second, if your go to technique is not throwing streamers and wearing out your… Continue reading Fall Fishing Pep Talk
Fishing Report 09/18/2025
As this is being written, it is a cool 65 degrees in Casper, WY. The dog days of summer have come and gone. Our river has also dropped to winter flows. This can only mean one thing- Fall fishing is here, folks. The Grey Reef The Reef is moving at 500 CFS. There is… Continue reading Fishing Report 09/18/2025
Grey Reef Fishing Report September 5th, 2025
THE GREY REEF: 1500 CFS The Reef is fishing well, even with the moss in the system. Anglers have been having success nymphing and throwing dries at fish rising to tricos in the morning and caddis in the evening. There are also some fall baetis around. Those anglers that have been nymphing are catching fish… Continue reading Grey Reef Fishing Report September 5th, 2025
August Fishing Report 8/15/2025
The Grey Reef The fishing has continued to hold up on this section. Normally as we slide into August, we can hit blips on the radar with the “dog days “of summer. It has continued to be steadily producing. We are stoked on that! Grass and weeds have been manageable and not too bad for… Continue reading August Fishing Report 8/15/2025
July Check-in
July in Wyoming is about as good as it gets to be a trout bum. Our local watershed, the North Platte is fishing well. Summer weather is in full stride and winter is long forgotten and far enough in the future to not even worry about. It is fantastic. Add in rodeos, music, camping and… Continue reading July Check-in
Fishing Report July 15th
Summer is full swing! Hope everyone is staying cool and getting fishy. Flows on the Reef bumped to 2300 CFS, Mile is at 1500 CFS, and Fremont is at 80 CFS. The Reef The Reef has continued to fish well. Like last report- PMD’s, Caddis, Yellow Sallies are all present and on the trout’s radar.… Continue reading Fishing Report July 15th
Fishing Report July 9th
Hope you all had a great Fourth Weekend. Hard to believe it is close to mid-summer already. Fishing has continued to be good. The powers that be recently dropped the Reef to 1500’s (give or take). The Mile is at 1520, and Freemont is 82 cfs as of the 9th. Great time to be in Casper,… Continue reading Fishing Report July 9th