North Platte River | Wyoming Fly Fishing Reports & Conditions

Set your rig anywhere from 3-4 ft to a #4 or a #6 weight. Smaller midges, beatis, and bwo patterns and some streamers have been the ticket.

Fishing Report Last Updated:

10 / 8 / 2018

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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, Beatis, Bwo, PMD,Trico

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: Streamer Stripper Sink Tip Fly Line

Fly Name:	Fly Color:	Fly Size(s):
Micro Egg		18
Tunghead Soft Hackle Pheasant Tail		18
Flashback Scud Wet Hare's Ear		18
Orvis CJ Nymph		18
RS2	PMD	18
Griffin's Euro Candy Caddis		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

Mornings are dipping below freezing and even getting into the 20's. There is snow in the forecast so bring your waders and a good rain jacket and have fun.