Category: Wyoming Fishing News

The fight for Wyoming’s waters, wildlife, and public lands continues. Join us on Tuesday, September 1 at 6PM, for another Seminoe Pumped Storage Project community meeting at Ugly Bug Fly Shop. We will host the meeting in person at the shop and offer a Zoom option for those who cannot attend. Whether you have followed… Continue reading Seminoe Pumped Storage Project Community Meeting Set for September 1

For more than 40 years, Simms has stood alongside guides, fly shops, and anglers on rivers across the world. This summer, they are bringing that commitment directly to fishing communities throughout the Rocky Mountain West with the Simms Working Wader Tour. On Thursday, August 27, from 2 PM to 6 PM, the Simms Working Wader… Continue reading Upcoming Event: Simms Working Wader Tour!

The Seminoe Pumped Storage Project has continued to move through the federal regulatory process, but that doesn’t mean we’re throwing in the towel. If anything, the fight is getting louder. Recent conditions at Seminoe Reservoir are putting the concerns we’ve been raising into real time. The 2013 water year was used in the project’s modeling… Continue reading The Fight for Seminoe Isn’t Over

Due to unseasonably warm conditions, water temperatures are regularly climbing above 70°F and, in some areas, not dropping enough overnight to give trout a chance to recover. The Wyoming Game and Fish Department is asking anglers to adjust accordingly on portions of the Bighorn River in the Cody Region. As a result, Game and Fish… Continue reading WGF: New Voluntary Closures (Cody Region)

Every once in a while, something new comes through the door that gets us excited, and that’s exactly what happened when Olivia stopped by the shop with her artwork. She showed us a few of her stickers, and we were hooked right away (pun intended).  Olivia is a 15 year old angler and artist whose… Continue reading NEW PRODUCT: Olivia Mae Designs

It is no secret that this has been a strange water year across the West. Between lingering drought conditions, below-average runoff in many areas, and a stretch of hot summer temperatures, anglers are seeing the effects firsthand. As of yesterday, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department instituted a voluntary warm-water catch-and-release closure from noon until… Continue reading WGF: Voluntary Closure (Casper Region)

When trout rivers start warming up, it doesn’t mean it’s time to hang up the fly rod for the summer. Our own Dustin White recently joined Tom Rosenbauer on the Orvis Fly Fishing Podcast to talk about one of the hardest fighting and most addictive fish you can target on a fly rod: carp. These… Continue reading Dustin White Chats with Tom Rosenbauer

If you have read our most recent reports, you’ve probably heard us talking about water temperatures. While a warm day on the river might feel great to us, it can be a different story for trout. Why is that?  Trout are cold water fish. They depend on cool, oxygen rich water. A uptick in water… Continue reading Quick Science: Trout and Warm Water

With conversations surrounding the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project still top of mind for many Wyoming anglers, we’ve noticed one thing in the shop: a lot more people are talking about the Miracle Mile. Whether they’re longtime fishermen, first-time visitors, or folks following the project discussions, one question keeps coming up: Why is it called the… Continue reading Quick History: Why Is It Called The Miracle Mile?

The Fourth of July is one of our favorite times of year in Wyoming. Whether you’re coming to Casper to fish, camp, spend time with family, or just enjoy a long weekend outdoors, there are a few things worth knowing before you hit the road. 1. The Ugly Bug Fly Shop Will Be Closed on… Continue reading 5 Things to Know Before Spending the Fourth of July in Casper