Category: Fishing Reports

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

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