It looks like it is going to be another good year for water on the North Platte, we still do not know the flush dates. Give this article by the Bureau of Reclamation a read. Reclamation issues snowmelt forecast and expected operations for North Platte River Basin MILLS, Wyoming – The Wyoming Area Office of… Continue reading SNOWMELT FORECAST AND EXPECTED OPERATIONS FOR THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER
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FISHING REPORT FOR GREY REEF WYOMING 2/27/19
Current CFS. The Grey Reef is at 505 CFS. The Miracle Mile is at 525 CFS Fremont Canyon is at 75 CFS Weather conditions are beginning to be less extreme, but winter is still in full effect. Look for fish in the slowest water available. Nymphing: Worms, leeches, midges, annelids and eggs are all fishing very well.… Continue reading FISHING REPORT FOR GREY REEF WYOMING 2/27/19
FISHING REPORT MIRACLE MILE WYOMING 2/20/19
Current CFS. The Grey Reef is at 500 CFS. The Miracle Mile is at 525 CFS Fremont Canyon is at 75 CFS Freezing temps and brutal wind have been the name of the game. Fish are still eating, and fishing is good, but keep the fish in the water in these freezing temps to ensure that fish… Continue reading FISHING REPORT MIRACLE MILE WYOMING 2/20/19
NORTH PLATTE BASIN SNOWMELT FORECAST
The Wyoming Area Office of the Bureau of Reclamation has announced that February snowfall forecast will be above average, with April- July runoff above Glendo Dam to be 980,000 acre feet, putting it at 108% of the 30-year average. The conservation capacity of the North Platte Reservoir System is at 111% of the 30-year average.… Continue reading NORTH PLATTE BASIN SNOWMELT FORECAST
FISHING REPORT FOR THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER 2/4/19
Current CFS. The Grey Reef is at 500 CFS. The Miracle Mile is at 520 CFS Fremont Canyon is at 75 CFS Fremont Canyon is back to normal flows, and anywhere on the whole river is fishing well if you can find open water. Nymphing: Midges, Eggs and annelids are top choices for nymphing, as well as… Continue reading FISHING REPORT FOR THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER 2/4/19
FISHING REPORT ON THE GREY REEF 1/15/19
Current CFS. The Grey Reef is at 500 CFS. The Miracle Mile is at 535 CFS Fremont Canyon is at 400 CFS Winter is here. Try midges, annelids, leeches and egg patterns. Streamers can be very productive as well. Nymphing: Midges, Eggs and annelids are top choices for nymphing. Recommended Flies: Midges (Pal, McGrubber, Mayhem) Size 18-20… Continue reading FISHING REPORT ON THE GREY REEF 1/15/19
LETS TALK MIDGES
As many of you know, its starting to get pretty cold once again out there on the North Platte. Most of the bugs that we became acquainted with during the summer are gone. So what are the fish eating now? Midges. Midges are a very important food source for trout during the winter and can be seen… Continue reading LETS TALK MIDGES
T’WAS THE DAY BEFORE CHRISTMAS AND THE BUG IS OPEN!
The Ugly Bug is open until noon today. Come and get your last minute gifts, its not to late!
THE GOOD OLE RUSTY TROMBONE STREAMER
Streamers come in thousands of shapes, colors and forms. Some recreating a sculpin with an amazing amount of detail and others that just look like a mass of hair and feathers. With so many options some could be overwhelmed with what to pick out to throw in their streamer box. However, one streamer… Continue reading THE GOOD OLE RUSTY TROMBONE STREAMER
GREY REEF FISHING REPORT 11/29/18
Current CFS. The Grey Reef is at 500 CFS. The Miracle Mile is at 555 CFS Fremont Canyon is at 520 CFS Streamers, midges and eggs are taking fish. The Miracle Mile is fishing very well, especially for those throwing streamers. Watch out for redds! We all love catching browns, but if a fish is pulled of… Continue reading GREY REEF FISHING REPORT 11/29/18