It is no secret that this has been a strange water year across the West. Between lingering drought conditions, below-average runoff in many areas, and a stretch of hot summer temperatures, anglers are seeing the effects firsthand. As of yesterday, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department instituted a voluntary warm-water catch-and-release closure from noon until… Continue reading WGF: Voluntary Warm-Water Closure
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Quick Report 07/29/2026
Just popping in with a quick update on the Grey Reef. Flows have been dropped to 800 CFS. While the river is still fishing well, the lower flows combined with warm temperatures in the forecast mean it’s time to be a little more mindful of conditions on the water. The good news is that all… Continue reading Quick Report 07/29/2026
Fishing Report 07/23/2026
July is flying by, and fishing has continued to hold up. On the Grey Reef, flows are currently running at 2,200 CFS, and the morning Trico hatch has been nothing short of prolific.As the morning progresses, Pale Morning Duns take over before giving way to caddis and Yellow Sallies later in the day. On the… Continue reading Fishing Report 07/23/2026
Dustin White Chats with Tom Rosenbauer
When trout rivers start warming up, it doesn’t mean it’s time to hang up the fly rod for the summer. Our own Dustin White recently joined Tom Rosenbauer on the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast to talk about one of the hardest fighting and most addictive fish you can target on a fly rod: carp. These… Continue reading Dustin White Chats with Tom Rosenbauer
Quick Science: Trout and Warm Water
If you have read our most recent reports, you’ve probably heard us talking about water temperatures. While a warm day on the river might feel great to us, it can be a different story for trout. Why is that? Trout are cold water fish. They depend on cool, oxygen rich water. A uptick in water… Continue reading Quick Science: Trout and Warm Water
Fishing Report 07/14/2026
It has been a hot stretch here in Wyoming, but thankfully the Grey Reef is still in good shape. Flows remain at roughly 2,200 CFS, and that extra water is continuing to help keep temperatures cool, especially in the sections closest to the dam. The fish seem happy with the conditions. The anglers? Maybe not… Continue reading Fishing Report 07/14/2026
Quick History: Why Is It Called The Miracle Mile?
With conversations surrounding the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project still top of mind for many Wyoming anglers, we’ve noticed one thing in the shop: a lot more people are talking about the Miracle Mile. Whether they’re longtime fishermen, first-time visitors, or folks following the project discussions, one question keeps coming up: Why is it called the… Continue reading Quick History: Why Is It Called The Miracle Mile?
Fishing Report 07/06/2026
Hope you all had a great Fourth of July weekend, still have all 10 fingers, and didn’t accidentally start any fires. The Grey Reef received a bump in water recently, which is great news. We are up to 2,200 CFS. The added flow helps with water temperatures and gives the river a bit of a… Continue reading Fishing Report 07/06/2026
5 Things to Know Before Spending the Fourth of July in Casper
The Fourth of July is one of our favorite times of year in Wyoming. Whether you’re coming to Casper to fish, camp, spend time with family, or just enjoy a long weekend outdoors, there are a few things worth knowing before you hit the road. 1. The Ugly Bug Fly Shop Will Be Closed on… Continue reading 5 Things to Know Before Spending the Fourth of July in Casper
Fishing Report 06/30/2026
Fishing has been good overall across the North Platte system this past week. The big story has been all the rain we received mixed with a bump in flows, which pushed some dirty water into the lower river. Below Sechrist is still carrying some color, but conditions are improving every day as things continue to… Continue reading Fishing Report 06/30/2026