Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming

KICKOFF TO SPRING FISHING ON THE NORTH PLATTE!

ALEC BACON WITH A GREY REEF BROWN TROUT

Spring Fishing Report 04/03/2018 Spring Report: Spring is here, and with it comes spawning trout. So we all need to remember the section between the cables below the dam is off limits between April 1st through the 30th. They will patrol this section and fine you if you are caught. Honestly, it’s just best for… Continue reading KICKOFF TO SPRING FISHING ON THE NORTH PLATTE!

SPRING HAS SPRUNG, GET OUT AND FISH!!

GREY REEF WYOMING

Fishing Report March 28, 2018: Forecast for the rest of the week is calling for some moisture and breezy days. However the temps will be favorable for spring fishing. We have been seeing a lot of breezy days this week but it is Wyoming, If you do not go fly fishing in Wyoming because of… Continue reading SPRING HAS SPRUNG, GET OUT AND FISH!!

RECLAMATION ISSUES SNOWMELT FORECAST FOR NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN

MIRACLE MILE FLY FISHING, watch out for redds

MILLS, Wyoming – The Wyoming Area Office of the Bureau of Reclamation has prepared the April snowmelt runoff forecasts and operating plans for the North Platte River Basin.  “We anticipate the North Platte Basin water contractors will have a full water supply this year,” said Wyoming Area Manager, Carlie Ronca. The April forecasts indicate the… Continue reading RECLAMATION ISSUES SNOWMELT FORECAST FOR NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN

RECLAMATION ISSUES SNOWMELT FORECAST FOR NORTH PLATTE RIVER BASIN

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

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

CRAZY RAINBOW 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 WYOMING

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

NORTH PLATTE RIVER RAINBOW TROUT

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