Well the annual Spring flush started yesterday and has already started to improve the river. We did have boats out yesterday that came back with reports of decent fishing. We do have boats out each day this week so we will keep you posted on the progress of the flush. The coloration of the upper… Continue reading SPRING FLUSH ON THE GREY REEF
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
Category: Fishing Reports
RECLAMATION ISSUES SNOWMELT FORECAST FOR NORTH PLATTE
MILLS, Wyo.— The Wyoming Area Office of the Bureau of Reclamation in Mills, Wyo., has prepared snowmelt runoff forecasts for the North Platte River Basin, according to Carlie Ronca, Wyoming Area Manager. The Feb. 1 forecast indicates the spring snowmelt runoff for the North Platte Basin will be below average.Total April through July runoff in… Continue reading RECLAMATION ISSUES SNOWMELT FORECAST FOR NORTH PLATTE
NORTH PLATTE RIVER FISHING UPDATE
North Platte River Fishing Report: As we are getting ready to head into the weekend the forecast looks to be somewhat favorable for fishing! Red rock worms, mayhem midges, leeches, and macgruber midges are top bugs to use. Scuds have been working too. The Shop will be open from 8:00-4:00 tomorrow. So stop on in… Continue reading NORTH PLATTE RIVER FISHING UPDATE
PLATTE RIVER FISHING REPORT
Windy, Windy, Windy best describes this weekend. We were greeted with gusts of over 65mph on Saturday. Despite the less than ideal conditions this weekend, fisherman prevailed and reported great success given the circumstances. Nymphing was the ticket for most with leeches being the most productive. We also had some clients chucking streamers with some… Continue reading PLATTE RIVER FISHING REPORT
NORTH PLATTE RIVER PRESENTATION
FLY FISHING THE NORTH PLATE W / BLAKE JACKSON Date: Tuesday February 2nd Time: 6:00-7:00 Location: Trout’s Fly Fishing (corner of 6th/Marion St. in downtown Denver, Colorado Interested in fishing some new Blue-Ribbon waters outside your current list of favorite spots? This hot spot is closer than you think. For some of you it is… Continue reading NORTH PLATTE RIVER PRESENTATION
SLUSHY!
What do you do when the mercury dips below 1 Degree? Go Fishing of Course! Despite the fact the river is like the consistency of a slushy we do have boats out today. As we hear back from our guides we will keep you posted.
NORTH PLATTE FISHING UPDATE
Took out clients on a windy chilly winter Sunday and had a great time! Fishing was good and picked up later in the day as the weather laid down a little bit. Chett was up in the area from Colorado and brought his son from Austin Texas. It was Austin’s first time nymph fishing and… Continue reading NORTH PLATTE FISHING UPDATE
CHANGE IN FLOWS!
Just got word from Bureau of Rec and they are going to begin to lower the Gray Reef section of the Platte. Here is the chain of events so you can plan accordingly. GRAY REEF RESERVOIR August 30, 2015 11:30 pm – Decrease the release from Gray Reef Reservoir from 1,500 cfs to 1,400 cfs.… Continue reading CHANGE IN FLOWS!
PLATTE RIVER FISHING REPORT
It was another crazy busy weekend for us. Cool weather (for August!) greeted us and allowed for some really good late summer fishing. Water temps are still hovering in the mid 50’s with minimal moss to contend with. Fish seem to be holding in the faster runs and riffles. A short and heavy rig 3-5ft… Continue reading PLATTE RIVER FISHING REPORT
MIRACLE MILE – CURRENT FLOW
River Level/Conditions: 8,000 cfs / Average clarity Hatches: Midges Forecast: Please Call. Please use extreme caution when wading with these high flows. Nymph fishing is strong with eggs, san juan worms, half backs and stone fly patterns. Check road conditions to the mile that road can get a little nasty this time of year. Locally Effective… Continue reading MIRACLE MILE – CURRENT FLOW