North Platte River | Wyoming Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions

Set your rig anywhere from 4-6 ft to a #4 or a #6 weight. Smaller midges,and bwo patterns and some streamers have been the ticket.

Fishing Report Last Updated:

2 / 11 / 2019

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Fishing Conditions

Fly Fishing North Platte River is currently Good

Orvis-Endorsed guides nearby:
Brush Creek Ranch
Ugly Bug Fly Shop

Water flow: 500

Visibility: 35 inches

Water temperature at mid-day: 40 Degrees F

Water condition: Clear

Best time of day to fish: Mornings and Evenings

Best stretch: Lusby to White Tail

Best access point: Lusby or Government Bridge

Fly fishing hatches in order of importance:

Midges, scuds, rock worms, leeches,

Fish species: Trout

Fishing season: May-June

Nearest airport: Casper Natrona County International Airport

Recommended fly fishing leader: 9 Foot Leader

Recommended fly fishing tippet: 4X Tippet

Best fly fishing rod: 9' 6 Weight Fly Rod

Best floating fly line: WF Trout Fly Line

Best sinking fly line: Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line

Fly Name:	Fly Color:	Fly Size(s):
Micro Egg		18
Bead Head American Pheasant Tail		18
Flashback Scud Wet Hare's Ear		18
Vernille San Juan Worm		18
Flashback Scud Wet Hare's Ear	PMD	18
Woolly Buggers		18

Rock Worm	Purple, Red	14,16
Macgruber	PMD	18,20
Tailwater Tiny	Brown	18,20
Mayhem Midge	Black	18,20

Techniques & Tips

This time of year, you have the availability to catch fish on nymph and streamer rigs.

7-Day Forecast

Fall is officially in full swing in central Wyoming. Remember to dress appropriately and don't forget your ice off paste. Get out there and have fun!! Cold and snow are officially here.Please remember to check so boats ramps can be frozen. The lower river is now frozen so please expect to fish the river south of town. Think slow and deep runs for fish. Snow this week please drive safe.