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
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
Author: Blake Jackson
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
Wyoming Hunting Season Is Here – Turn Your Hunt Into a Day on the Water
Ahhhh. The sweet smell of hunting season. We wait all year for this, and it has finally arrived. First off, congratulations to everyone who drew a tag this season. For those who came up empty, we feel your pain. We are happy to lament with you. We also want to welcome hunters from near and… Continue reading Wyoming Hunting Season Is Here – Turn Your Hunt Into a Day on the Water
Ugly Bug Fly Shop Hours and Labor Day Weekend
While fishing season still has plenty of gas left in the tank, we’ve reached that time of year again. As of September 1, Ugly Bug Fly Shop has returned to our fall business hours. You can find us in the shop Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM. We are open Saturdays from… Continue reading Ugly Bug Fly Shop Hours and Labor Day Weekend
Quick Report 09/03/2026
Not gonna lie, we’re pretty stoked to flip the calendar to September. Cooler nights are rolling in. Those cooler nights matter. With both Grey Reef and the Miracle Mile holding at 500 CFS, every degree helps. The cooler weather should keep conditions moving in the right direction as we transition toward fall. The fishing report… Continue reading Quick Report 09/03/2026
Seminoe Pumped Storage Project Community Meeting Set for September 1
The fight for Wyoming’s waters, wildlife, and public lands continues. Join us on Tuesday, September 1 at 6PM, for another Seminoe Pumped Storage Project community meeting at Ugly Bug Fly Shop. We will host the meeting in person at the shop and offer a Zoom option for those who cannot attend. Whether you have followed… Continue reading Seminoe Pumped Storage Project Community Meeting Set for September 1
Quick Report 08/25/2026
Here’s a quick North Platte fishing report and conditions update. Grey Reef has dropped to 500 CFS. Recent rain events have pushed color throughout the entire system, and conditions get progressively dirtier the farther downstream you travel. The stretch closest to the dam offers the cleanest water and the best fishing opportunities right now. Things… Continue reading Quick Report 08/25/2026
Upcoming Event: Simms Working Wader Tour!
For more than 40 years, Simms has stood alongside guides, fly shops, and anglers on rivers across the world. This summer, they are bringing that commitment directly to fishing communities throughout the Rocky Mountain West with the Simms Working Wader Tour. On Thursday, August 27, from 2 PM to 6 PM, the Simms Working Wader… Continue reading Upcoming Event: Simms Working Wader Tour!