Category: Fishing Reports

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

Happy dog days of summer! Honestly, not much has changed from the bug side of things. The Reef sits at 800 CFS, and the hatches have stayed consistent all summer. Expect tricos first thing in the morning, followed by caddis and yellow sallies. If you find fish keyed in on one of those bugs, don’t overthink… Continue reading Fishing Report 08/05/2026

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

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

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

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

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

Hope all the dads out there had a great Father’s Day weekend and were able to spend some time on the water. The North Platte continues to fish well. Tricos have been the main event most mornings, getting fish actively feeding early in the day. There are a few fish looking up if you’re interested… Continue reading Fishing Report 06/24/2026

We’ve got some good news on the North Platte!   As of Monday, June 15, Grey Reef received another bump in flows, bringing the river up to 1,000 CFS. Combined with a stretch of cooler weather and lower nighttime temperatures, this extra water has helped bring river temperatures back down after they had started creeping… Continue reading Fishing Report 06/16/2026

We’ll Take it!    Grey Reef flows have bumped up to 700 CFS! It may not seem like much, but it’s enough to help cool down the system without blowing it out. We’re pretty happy to see a little extra water moving through the river. Fishing remains good. Caddis and PMDs are coming off strong… Continue reading Fishing Report 06/12/2026