Hoping everyone had a happy and safe Easter. The flush wrapped up late last week and the river appears to be in great shape. As far as the fishing is concerned it has been nothing short of awesome. We have had boats out everyday this last week and everyone is coming back with huge smiles… Continue reading FISHING REPORT FOR THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER
Crazyrainbow Fly Fishing, Casper Wyoming
Category: Fishing Reports
SPRING FLUSH UPDATE ON THE GREY REEF
Well it appears that Grey Reef After Bay is now down to the river channel. Unfortunately this has caused the Platte to become a lovely shade of brown. We have one boat out today that was floating below the mess. We are going to try to get out and give you more updated information. This… Continue reading SPRING FLUSH UPDATE ON THE GREY REEF
NEW INVASIVE SPECIES REGULATIONS
Here is an article from Wyoming Tribune Eagle about new regulations for AIS (Aquatic Invasive Species) inspections for out of state watercraft. CHEYENNE — Wyoming is requiring more boating inspections this year in an attempt to keep the state’s waterways free of destructive aquatic invasive species. A new rule mandates that any watercraft entering the state must… Continue reading NEW INVASIVE SPECIES REGULATIONS
SPRING FLUSH 2013 ON THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER
The schedule for this years flushing flow cycles has been set and will begin on March 22. Flows were postponed from the target date of March 14th to accommodate a bridge construction project. In recent years flows were increased for 5 days each spring and occasionally repeated for another 5 days in the fall.… Continue reading SPRING FLUSH 2013 ON THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER
FALL COLORS ON THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER
As the temperature has started to fall, along with the leaves changing,The Brown Trout are becoming extra active in preparation for their fall spawn. The last few weeks have proven this fact. On multiple personal fishing trips and on multiple guiding trips I have seen an increase in the number of big and small size… Continue reading FALL COLORS ON THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER
NORTH PLATTE RIVER 06/17/11
The fishing on the North Platte continues to stay strong with lots of big fish being brought to the net!!!!! San Juan worms, red rock worms along with PMD patterns seem to be the standard fare.
06/02/11 BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
Water levels are slated to increase from 6,500 cubic feet of water per second up to 7,100 cfs by Thursday night and rise to 8,000 cfs by June 21. The Bureau of Reclamation is hoping not to have to raise the river past 8,000 cfs but will be contingent on how much warm weather we… Continue reading 06/02/11 BUREAU OF RECLAMATION
05/30/11 GUSTY WINDS ON GREY REEF
The river fished pretty well today despite the gusty winds!!! Flows on the Grey Reef are at 6,500 cfs. And this is expected to go up in the near future. Wyoming North Platte River Bald Eagle perched on the river bank Flies have been fairly consistent with rock worms, San Juans, leeches and Blue Wing… Continue reading 05/30/11 GUSTY WINDS ON GREY REEF
NORTH PLATTE FISHING REPORT
Had two boats out yesterday and they had a great day! Weather was a little cool but the wind was low and the fish were active. 31 degrees out when the boats hit the water but the sun was out and things warmed up quick. David caught this nice brown in the second hole we… Continue reading NORTH PLATTE FISHING REPORT