MILLS, Wyo – The Wyoming Area Office of the Bureau of Reclamation in Mills, Wyo, has prepared the March snowmelt runoff forecasts and operating plans for the North Platte River Basin. The March forecasts indicate the spring snowmelt runoff will be below average. Total April through July runoff in the North Platte River Basin above… Continue reading RECLAMATION ISSUES SNOWMELT FORECAST FOR NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
Category: Fishing Reports
THE FLUSH IS HERE ON THE GREY REEF!
In case you haven’t seen the schedule here it is! HOURS GRAY REEF OUTFLOWS (cfs) 00:01 to 01:00 a.m. 500 01:00 to 03:00 a.m. 2,000 03:00 to 07:00 a.m. 4,000 07:00 to 08:00 a.m. 3,000 08:00 to 09:00 a.m. 2,000 09:00 to 10:00 a.m. 1,000 10:00 to midnight 500 Despite the Flush starting the Reef… Continue reading THE FLUSH IS HERE ON THE GREY REEF!
DATES RELEASED FOR THE FLUSH ON THE GREY REEF
On March 12, flows in the river below Gray Reef Dam will fluctuate from 500 cfs to 4000 cfs according to the following schedule: HOURS GRAY REEF OUTFLOWS (cfs) 00:01 to 01:00 a.m. 500 01:00 to 03:00 a.m. 2,000 03:00 to 07:00 a.m. 4,000 07:00 to 08:00 a.m. 3,000 08:00 to 09:00 a.m. 2,000 09:00… Continue reading DATES RELEASED FOR THE FLUSH ON THE GREY REEF
NORTH PLATTE RIVER MID-WINTER FISHING REPORT
Fly Fishing the North Platte River in Mid-Winter As we find ourselves somewhere between winter and spring, it can be hard to know what the weather will do on a daily basis. Fortunately for Casper residents, the Grey Reef section of the North Platte River is close enough to make a last minute fishing excursion.… Continue reading NORTH PLATTE RIVER MID-WINTER FISHING REPORT
RECORD SNOWFALL
Wyoming and Colorado just received record snowfalls over the weekend and you may be reading this while stuck at home. Reports of snow accumulations are crazy with Denver getting well over 24 inches and Cheyenne over 30 inches. Casper got its fair share, too with well over 2 foot. That’s a lot of snow and… Continue reading RECORD SNOWFALL
FISHING REPORT FOR THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER AND GREY REEF
Fishing Report Fall is here and fishing is good! With temperatures cooling down, we have seen an increase in activity. The reef still has plenty of moss, but don’t let that discourage you. We recommend running 4-4 1/2 feet to a No.1 weight. Flies Morrish’s Dirty Bird Caddis, Anderson’s Bird of Prey, Guides Choice Hare’s… Continue reading FISHING REPORT FOR THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER AND GREY REEF
SPEY FISHING ON THE GREY REEF
My buddy sent me this pic from last Friday. Spey Rod on the reef
NORTH PLATTE FISHING UPDATE
My Dad and I decided to do some night fishing. We floated Bessemer bend to Robertson road on the full moon. It was a beautiful crisp evening and the full mooning cast a beautiful reflection off the river. The fishing was slow but the beer was cold which made for a great night. The reef… Continue reading NORTH PLATTE FISHING UPDATE
FISHING UPDATE FOR AUGUST ON THE GREY REEF
Fly Fishing has really heated up. As temperatures have been more mild it has given the fish an opportunity to cool down and they’ve started to eat more aggressively. Tricos have been abundant lately and caddis patterns have been doing well also, midges like always. As the eclipse is just around the corner, we have… Continue reading FISHING UPDATE FOR AUGUST ON THE GREY REEF
PLATTE RIVER FISHING REPORT
It has certainly been great to see all the people who have shown up for Casting in the Park, and very big thank you to everyone who showed to help us out as well, as there were many nights that we needed the extra help! With Summer starting to draw to a close, we are… Continue reading PLATTE RIVER FISHING REPORT