It’s that time of year when drift boats start popping up for sale. Naturally, the questions start rolling in, too. The biggest one being: What drift boat works best on the North Platte? Great question! Different boats work better in different places. If you’re shopping for a boat to fish around Casper, there are a… Continue reading What Is the Best Drift Boat for the North Platte River?
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
Author: Blake Jackson
Quick Report 10/21/2026
Coming at you with a quick North Platte fishing report. Grey Reef and the Miracle Mile are both hovering around 500 CFS. These flows are wadable and floatable, though better numbers are being found from the boat. A little grass is still being seen throughout the system. That is to be expected after the warm… Continue reading Quick Report 10/21/2026
Seminoe Pumped Storage Project Update: Thank You for Speaking Up
First things first, thank you. More than 70 public comments came in during the latest Seminoe Pumped Storage Project comment period. That’s quite a feat, and we couldn’t have done it without you. We know this process isn’t easy. Navigating public comment periods, reviewing project documents, and submitting thoughtful comments takes time and effort. Every… Continue reading Seminoe Pumped Storage Project Update: Thank You for Speaking Up
Fishing Report 10/14/2026
Fall fishing on the North Platte River is still going strong, and October continues to deliver. Grey Reef has been fishing well, with trout transitioning into fall feeding patterns. We’ve had plenty of questions about grass in the system lately. Expect some grass. However, it hasn’t been nearly as bad as we expected. Considering the… Continue reading Fishing Report 10/14/2026
Fishing Report 10/07/2026
October is historically a great time to fish the North Platte River, and this year is living up to that trend. Grey Reef has been fishing well as we shift from summer patterns to the fall menu. PMDs are tapering off, while BWO and midge patterns are becoming more important. Caddis are still around, although… Continue reading Fishing Report 10/07/2026
Bang for your Buck: Sale Rack Must Haves
A change in season means one thing around the shop: the sale rack is filling up. Let’s be honest. Everyone loves a good deal. Whether you’re getting into fly fishing or looking to upgrade your current setup, now’s a great time to save some cash. New drops are always tempting, but scoring quality gear… Continue reading Bang for your Buck: Sale Rack Must Haves
New Comment Period Opens for Seminoe Pumped Storage Project
The fight to protect the North Platte River system is far from over. Recently, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that additional environmental review will be required before amendments to the Rawlins Resource Management Plan can move forward. This is an important development and another opportunity for Wyoming residents to have their voices heard.… Continue reading New Comment Period Opens for Seminoe Pumped Storage Project
Fishing Report 09/21/2026
Fall is starting to show up on the North Platte, and fishing is trending the right direction. Cool nights have helped water temperatures across the system. Hoot Owl restrictions have also been lifted. For a hot, dry year across much of the West, the North Platte came through in pretty good shape. A big thank… Continue reading Fishing Report 09/21/2026
WFG Lifts Voluntary Closure (Casper Region)
Good news, anglers! Wyoming Game and Fish has lifted the voluntary fishing closure below Lusby, marking a welcome change. Hot temperatures and low water conditions kept anglers on their toes for much of the season. Many fishermen adjusted their schedules, quit early, or stayed off the water entirely during the hottest parts of the day.… Continue reading WFG Lifts Voluntary Closure (Casper Region)
Quick Report 09/09/2026
Not much has changed on the ol fishing report front. The good news is that water temperatures continue to improve throughout the North Platte system. We aren’t getting too comfortable just yet, though. We still keep temperatures top of mind, and the voluntary closure below Lusby remains in effect on Grey Reef. That said, things… Continue reading Quick Report 09/09/2026