Spring is here! And that means the Rainbows will be preparing to spawn. From April 1st-April 30th the portion lying between the “closed area” sign at gauge cable crossings (700 yards down from Gray Reef Dam where first cable is) will be closed to fishing to allow for a stress free spawn! For any questions… Continue reading River Closure!
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
Author: Blake Jackson
Crazy Rainbow Fishing Report
Crazy Rainbow Fishing Report 10/16/23 Grey Reef: 3/13/24 Flows- 500 CFS Fishing Report ~ Winter fishing on the Grey Reef has been fishing very well. Bugs have stayed fairly similar throughout the winter season. Look at use midges in the size 20-18 size range, Leeches either black natural or brown, scuds orange/olive. Streamers have also… Continue reading Crazy Rainbow Fishing Report
SPRING FLUSH 2024
The Bureau of Reclamation has set the dates for the fluctuating flows of the spring flush. These will begin March 25th to April 3rd. Flows will be anywhere from 500 cfs – 4,000 cfs during these days. See below for a schedule of flow fluctuations. These flows will repeat daily and end on the 3rd.… Continue reading SPRING FLUSH 2024
Carping in Casper
Photo By Beau Johnston
CNFR 2024
UB Guide Andy Brust with a client caught brown
Crazy Rainbow Fishing Report
Crazy Rainbow Fishing Report 10/16/23 Grey Reef: 10/16/23 Flows- 503 CFS Fishing Report ~ The river is still somewhat hazy since our first winter storm here in Casper. The fishing has been good with hatches coming off during the warmer times of the day. Still some moss floating throughout the river but still fishable. For… Continue reading Crazy Rainbow Fishing Report
Crazy Rainbow Fishing Report
(09-25-2023) Grey Reef: Flows- 502 CFS Fishing Report- Fishing is improving dramatically through out the area after the rapid change in flows. With cooler nights caddis are thriving and hatches are happening in the afternoon. We are also seeing great trico action! Flies to use include, parachute adams, perdigon’s, birds nest caddis, Trico’s, size 18… Continue reading Crazy Rainbow Fishing Report
Crazy Rainbow Fishing Report
(09-19-2023) Grey Reef: Flows- 1,495 CFS Fishing Report- Last week water levels were dropped to their winter levels of around 500 cfs which has now been boosted up to 1,500 cfs overnight. This will flush quite a bit of moss out of the river and cause murkier water. Dry’s are working the best right now… Continue reading Crazy Rainbow Fishing Report
Top 5 Streamers for the North Platte River
Big flies for Big fish Simply put, large trout love a big meal. Mature trout need protein; crayfish, minnows, leeches, mice, and juvenile trout are on the menu. Trout aren’t necessarily eating strictly out of hunger alone, though. Trout will often eat a streamer just by instinctual reaction, or even as a territorial response. Anglers… Continue reading Top 5 Streamers for the North Platte River
Crazy Rainbow Fishing Report
(09-11-2023) Grey Reef: Flows- 1,007 CFS Fishing Report- Fishing is productive throughout the reef. Waters temps are at 53 degrees perfect for active and hungry fish. Floating moss and algae are also present if you are having problems staying out of it try different rig setups and focus on that. With cooling temperatures the moss… Continue reading Crazy Rainbow Fishing Report