So you want to talk about winter fishing… Not to sound like a plug for the Casper Chamber of Commerce, but we are really fortunate to have a fishery in our back yard that fishes well the bulk of the whole calendar year. There are lots of great fisheries that really have short seasons… Continue reading Winter Fishing on the North Platte
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Category: Fishing Reports
Quick Report 11/20/2024
The first snow fall has came and went signifying that winter is here to stay. And that’s okay! On this tailwater fishery, the fishing is here to stay as well. Higher-than-usual temperatures have kept us away from the upper most section of the Reef for a few weeks due to some muck in the system.… Continue reading Quick Report 11/20/2024
Redds and Beds: What You Need to Know about Spawning Trout
We still have browns on redds ( spawning beds). What is a redd? It is the cleaned and scooped out depressions that trout work in gravel that spawning trout will deposit eggs. They are easy to spot in often shallower, oxygenated water and there will be “ clean”or bright spots in comparison to… Continue reading Redds and Beds: What You Need to Know about Spawning Trout
Quick Report 11/06/2024
It’s beggining to feel like winter fishing! Cool temperatures, low water levels, and a few light dustings of snow has us eager to be out on the water. For those of you who don’t mind a little cold weather fishing, this is the perfect time to take advantage of great fishing for great prices. We… Continue reading Quick Report 11/06/2024
Quick Report 10/24/2024
Jumping in with a quick report for the Grey Reef, Miracle Mile, and Fremont Canyon. The Reef is still at 500 CFS and will remain there through the winter. Tricos, Caddis, and main protein sources remain on the menu. Psuedos are coming off as well. The Mile is also at 500, and is experiencing he… Continue reading Quick Report 10/24/2024
Fishing Report 10/16/2024
The weather is cooling down and the fishing is heating up. It is no secret we love ourselves some fall fishing. Given the warmer temperatures we have been experiencing, we have been sticking to the tried and true nymph rig around here. Caddis, tricos, leeches, and worms have been the go to recipe. On that… Continue reading Fishing Report 10/16/2024
Fishing Report 10/02/2024
Here at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop, we love the fall shoulder season. The Grey Reef has been fishing well. This time of year, we enjoy mid to low sections on the Reef- specifically below Government Bridge and through town. Flows are sitting at 500 CFS and will stay there until spring, making it easily… Continue reading Fishing Report 10/02/2024
Quick Report 09/25/2024
WE HAVE HIT WINTER FLOWS! The Grey Reef and Miracle Mile are both down to their winter flow rates of 500 CFS. Flows will stay here until the Spring time. Fall is here but it still feels like summer in central Wyoming right now. With mornings being about 40 degrees and afternoons in the… Continue reading Quick Report 09/25/2024
Fishing Report 09/18/2024
It’s still peak season folks! Fishing has been productive on all stretches and historically gets even more fun when temps cool down. There is still some late summer grass in the system, but it’s clearing up by the day. The Grey Reef is sitting at about 800 CFS and we’ve been floating mostly below… Continue reading Fishing Report 09/18/2024
Streamer Season
One of things that I think has always drawn me to fishing, hunting, all the outdoor pursuits, and living in a place with four seasons is the connection to the landscape and seasonal flow. You get excited about what each one brings. Even if some of those shifts are from nice summer days to brutal… Continue reading Streamer Season