The North Platte is settling in. The Grey Reef is currently moving at 500 CFS, and the mix of warm afternoons and surprisingly cool days has created some interesting hatch activity. The cooler weather has also helped keep water temperatures in great shape and water quality clean. On warmer days, we’re seeing solid caddis activity… Continue reading Fishing Report 05/21/2026
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
Author: Blake Jackson
Seminoe Pumped Storage Project Pint Night
Join Us for a Community Pint Night on the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project! On May 27, 2026, Friends of the North Platte will host a Pint Night at Bull Horn Brewery beginning at 6:00 PM to discuss the proposed Seminoe Pumped Storage Project. This event is an opportunity for community members to learn more about… Continue reading Seminoe Pumped Storage Project Pint Night
Fishing Report 05/12/2026
Fishing around Casper continues to hold steady despite Wyoming’s unpredictable weather. The Grey Reef is currently running at 500 CFS, and the combination of cool days and occasional warm spells has kept anglers guessing. The good news is that the cooler temperatures have helped maintain cold, clear water throughout the system. Hatches have been somewhat… Continue reading Fishing Report 05/12/2026
FISHING REPORT 05/08/2026
Spring fishing on the North Platte has been solid, with the Reef continuing to fish especially well. Multiple sections of the river have been productive, and it’s been a fun stretch of spring conditions out there. Flows are currently around 500 CFS, and the river is definitely starting to get “buggy.” We’ve been seeing good… Continue reading FISHING REPORT 05/08/2026
The New Fly Fisher comes to Casper!
The New Fly Fisher is dropping their Casper episode this Saturday, May 9th on YouTube. We’re fired up to see it go live. This one hits close to home. Featuring true Wyoming fishing, it’s a reminder of what makes our waters so rewarding (and at times, so challenging). Around here, the conditions don’t always… Continue reading The New Fly Fisher comes to Casper!
Fishing Report 04/24/2026
Winter time blues? Not around here! The fishing has been good. That is typical this time of year, consistent good fishing. What has every one really hyped up is where and how the fishing has been good. The answer there is pretty much all sections. Not just the top 10 miles which can be more typical to April on the Reef. The streamer fishing… Continue reading Fishing Report 04/24/2026
Dustin White: Orvis Fly Fishing Guide of the Year!
Big news out of the shop! Our very own Dustin White took home Orvis Endorsed Fly Fishing Guide of the Year. Not just a local nod either… this is an international award, which makes it that much sweeter. If you’ve spent any time around Dustin, this doesn’t come as a surprise. The guy lives and… Continue reading Dustin White: Orvis Fly Fishing Guide of the Year!
What’s on Our Rigs 04/15/2026
Right now on the North Platte, it’s pretty simple. Don’t overthink it. A few patterns have really separated themselves lately, and if we had to narrow it down, these are our three favorite bugs in the box right now: The Little Green Machine has been a staple and continues to produce. It’s a… Continue reading What’s on Our Rigs 04/15/2026
Reminder to Always get your AIS Check
Quick heads up from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department: back in March they intercepted a boat carrying mussels at an AIS check station. That boat was headed through Wyoming and got flagged before it ever hit the water, which is exactly why these inspections exist. Because once zebra mussels show up in a… Continue reading Reminder to Always get your AIS Check
REMINDER: SPAWNING CLOSURES
Every spring on the Grey Reef stretch of the North Platte River, it’s game time for spawning rainbows—and that means closures. With the updated regulation this year, the closures will stand from April 1st to May 15th. The OG “cable to cable” closure below Grey Reef Dam is still in play. It’s not signed,… Continue reading REMINDER: SPAWNING CLOSURES