Trip brief · North Platte River (Wyoming)
How to go fish the North Platte River (Wyoming)
The months we list for the North Platte River (Wyoming) are March, April, May, June, September, October, November. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for October.
October
Reading the gauge…
Flies to tie — October
Blue-winged Olive#16-20
Parachute BWO, RS2
Midges#20-24
Access
Miracle Mile Access (Kortes Dam)
42.117, -106.883parking
Grey Reef Access
42.767, -106.583parking
Lusby Public Access
42.817, -106.533parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
Check Wyoming Game and Fish for current regulations. Special creel limits apply on Miracle Mile and Grey Reef sections. Artificial flies and lures only on some sections.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the North Platte River (Wyoming) page →