Category: Fishing Reports

Fall is starting to show up on the North Platte, and fishing is trending the right direction. Cool nights have helped water temperatures across the system. Hoot Owl restrictions have also been lifted. For a hot, dry year across much of the West, the North Platte came through in pretty good shape. A big thank… Continue reading Fishing Report 09/21/2026

Not much has changed on the ol fishing report front. The good news is that water temperatures continue to improve throughout the North Platte system. We aren’t getting too comfortable just yet, though. We still keep temperatures top of mind, and the voluntary closure below Lusby remains in effect on Grey Reef. That said, things… Continue reading Quick Report 09/09/2026

Not gonna lie, we’re pretty stoked to flip the calendar to September. Cooler nights are rolling in. Those cooler nights matter. With both Grey Reef and the Miracle Mile holding at 500 CFS, every degree helps. The cooler weather should keep conditions moving in the right direction as we transition toward fall. The fishing report… Continue reading Quick Report 09/03/2026

Here’s a quick North Platte fishing report and conditions update. Grey Reef has dropped to 500 CFS. Recent rain events have pushed color throughout the entire system, and conditions get progressively dirtier the farther downstream you travel. The stretch closest to the dam offers the cleanest water and the best fishing opportunities right now. Things… Continue reading Quick Report 08/25/2026

Just popping in with a quick North Platte fishing report. The Casper area took a hit from a heavy rainstorm last week. The runoff pushed a lot of color into the river and muddied things up below Lusby. While the fishing suffered for a bit, we welcomed the moisture with open arms. Wyoming needs every… Continue reading Quick Report 08/19/2026

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