This is one of our favorite times of year for a reason. The weather cools off, and the fishing heats up. Grey Reef and the Miracle Mile are both holding steady around 500 CFS. These flows should stick around until next spring. Whether you’re wading or floating, both stretches offer very approachable water. Leeches and… Continue reading Quick Report 11/12/2026
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Author: Blake Jackson
ONLY AT THE UGLY BUG: The Abel SDF Wyoming Bucking Horse
Rep your 307 pride. The Bug is pretty pumped to have new Abel reels in stock. These reels feature a super sharp brown finish with the pure Wyoming Steamboat on one side. Abel took a lot of time and dedication to get these just right. And boy are they slick. This reel is available in… Continue reading ONLY AT THE UGLY BUG: The Abel SDF Wyoming Bucking Horse
Quick Report 11/03/2026
Short and sweet update for the North Platte. Overall, fall fishing on the North Platte River has been productive. Dry fly and dry-dropper action has been a tick slower than normal. The afternoon fall caddis hatch hasn’t been as strong, though BWOs have been coming off juussssttt fine. Some sections have also seen increased turbidity… Continue reading Quick Report 11/03/2026
Off Season Rates are Right Around the Corner
Off-season rates are right around the corner! Starting November 1st, you can save $100 on a full-day guided float through the end of March. Don’t let the name fool you. Off-season fishing doesn’t mean the fish disappear. It just means we’re trading fall days for winter fishing. And honestly, this time of year has some… Continue reading Off Season Rates are Right Around the Corner
Fishing Report 10/28/2026
Sometimes, no news is good news- we do not have too much new to report. Fall fishing on the North Platte is staying strong! Grey Reef and the Miracle Mile are both sitting around 500 CFS. These flows make for great wading and floating conditions. Leeches, worms, and even crayfish patterns are producing. Small black… Continue reading Fishing Report 10/28/2026
What Is the Best Drift Boat for the North Platte River?
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?
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