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
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
Author: Blake Jackson
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!
Quick Report 08/19/2026
Just popping in with a quick North Platte fishing report. The Casper area took a hit from a heavy rainstorm last week. The runoff pushed a lot of color into the river and muddied things up below Lusby. While the fishing suffered for a bit, we welcomed the moisture with open arms. Wyoming needs every… Continue reading Quick Report 08/19/2026
Fishing Report 08/12/2026
August is flying by, and while summer isn’t quite done with us yet. Rest assured there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. The Reef is holding steady at 800 CFS, and fishing continues to be productive. The voluntary closure below Lusby remains in effect. We’ve been encouraged by overcast weather and… Continue reading Fishing Report 08/12/2026
The Fight for Seminoe Isn’t Over
The Seminoe Pumped Storage Project has continued to move through the federal regulatory process, but that doesn’t mean we’re throwing in the towel. If anything, the fight is getting louder. Recent conditions at Seminoe Reservoir are putting the concerns we’ve been raising into real time. The 2013 water year was used in the project’s modeling… Continue reading The Fight for Seminoe Isn’t Over
WGF: New Voluntary Closures (Cody Region)
Due to unseasonably warm conditions, water temperatures are regularly climbing above 70°F and, in some areas, not dropping enough overnight to give trout a chance to recover. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking anglers to adjust accordingly on portions of the Bighorn River in the Cody Region. As a result, Game and Fish… Continue reading WGF: New Voluntary Closures (Cody Region)