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North Platte River Fishing Report (Grey Reef, Fremont Canyon, Miracle Mile) 8/11/22

The Mayhem Midge as mentioned on our fishing report

North Platte River Fishing Report (Grey Reef, Fremont Canyon, Miracle Mile) 8/11/22 Grey Reef:  Flows- 2,000 CFS  Fishing Report- The Reef was recently dropped down to 2,000 CFS. PMDs and Caddis are still on the menu, running 4 feet to an AB. We are patiently waiting for hoppers to become consistent, but until then we… Continue reading North Platte River Fishing Report (Grey Reef, Fremont Canyon, Miracle Mile) 8/11/22

North Platte River Fishing Report (Grey Reef, Fremont Canyon, Miracle Mile) 7/17/22

Fishing Report for the North Platte

North Platte River Fishing Report (Grey Reef, Fremont Canyon, Miracle Mile) 7/17/22 Grey Reef:  Flows- 3,000 CFS  Fishing Report– The Reef is moving at about 3,000 CFS and we are stoked on how it is fishing. Trico’s are coming off in the morning, and though the fish are not looking up quite yet, they have… Continue reading North Platte River Fishing Report (Grey Reef, Fremont Canyon, Miracle Mile) 7/17/22

UPDATED FISHING REPORT FOR THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER

Grey Reef: The Reef was recently bumped to 3,000 CFS. We are still seeing PMDs and BWOs, and Caddis are just starting to show face. With the recent bump in water, San Juans and Rock Worms are a safe bet to have on your nymph rig. This water level also opens up ample opportunity for streamer… Continue reading UPDATED FISHING REPORT FOR THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER

SPRING FLUSH 2022 ON THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER

The Bureau of Reclamation announces flow fluctuation downstream of Gray Reef Dam. In layman’s terms… we’re getting a flush! That’s right. Starting March 31, the North Platte below Gray Reef Dam will fluctuate between 450cfs and 4000cfs. This schedule is to repeat itself through April 8th. The water levels are scheduled to change during  12:01am-… Continue reading SPRING FLUSH 2022 ON THE NORTH PLATTE RIVER

GREY REEF FLUSHING FLOWS

Fluctuation of North Platte River Flow Downstream of Gray Reef Dam MILLS, Wyo. – The Bureau of Reclamation, in response to a request from the Wyoming Game and Fish Department, has scheduled a series of fluctuating flows in the North Platte River downstream of Gray Reef Dam. The purpose of the fluctuations is to improve… Continue reading GREY REEF FLUSHING FLOWS

ANOTHER SATISFIED CLIENT FOR THE UGLY BUG FLY SHOP AND CRAZY RAINBOW FLY FISHING

If this isn’t a good day, I don’t know what is! Guide Tyler Soulek spent a productive day on the Big Horn with his more than happy clients. When bad weather rolls in unexpectedly, or the Reef blows out, we improvise! Sometimes improvising might mean driving a little further out of the way, but if… Continue reading ANOTHER SATISFIED CLIENT FOR THE UGLY BUG FLY SHOP AND CRAZY RAINBOW FLY FISHING

BIG HORN RIVER FISHING REPORT

“Fishing is Excellent!”- Crazy Rainbow Guides Tyler Soulek and Nate Edwards Big Horn River Fishing Report from Crazy Rainbow guides has us all wanting to head to Thermopolis and get on the water. Pictures of happy clients and good weather makes it hard not to grab a fly rod and hit the road. If the… Continue reading BIG HORN RIVER FISHING REPORT

WATCH OUT FOR ICE

Ice, and a lot of it. The North Platte River is iced over from sections of Grey Reef Ranch downstream to Lusby.  A few anglers with drift boats found themselves stranded on private property. Please use caution when floating this time of year and call regarding access if you’re unsure. Winter can be a wonderful… Continue reading WATCH OUT FOR ICE

UGLY BUG FLY SHOP HOSTS FLY ROD CHRONICLES

CASPER WYOMING FLY FISHING

UGLY BUG FLY SHOP HOSTS FLY ROD CHRONICLES Ugly Bug Fly Shop Hosts Fly Rod Chronicles: Chronicling his epic fly fishing adventures, Curtis Fleming and family returned to Casper for more of what our great town has to offer.  They spent time trout fishing Grey Reef, Miracle Mile, and chasing carp on Pathfinder Reservoir.  FRC… Continue reading UGLY BUG FLY SHOP HOSTS FLY ROD CHRONICLES

2022 FLUSHING FLOW?

NORTH PLATTE RIVER SNOWMELT

2022 FLUSHING FLOW? A statement released by the Bureau of Reclamation promises low flow rates for the rest of 2021. This decision remains directly proportionate to 2021 drought conditions. These uncharacteristically low inflows, caused by lack of water upstream, will dictate next year’s water release in general, which undoubtedly includes our beloved spring flush. According… Continue reading 2022 FLUSHING FLOW?