Category: Fishing Reports

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

Summer fishing has been treating us well.    Things have been fishing great lately, and one of the coolest things we’re seeing is fish looking up. Grey Reef isn’t typically known for its dry fly opportunities, so it’s always exciting when trout start showing interest. While nymphing continues to produce the most results, those keeping… Continue reading Fishing Report 06/03/2026

Fishing around Casper continues to be solid as we move through summer.   Grey Reef is fishing well right now. We are still seeing solid activity with Caddis, PMDs, and Yellow Sallies on the warmer days. The Reef is still moving at 500 CFS and we’re finding the best conditions closer to the dam where… Continue reading Fishing Report 05/27/2026

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

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

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