Diamond Lake Fishing Report

Diamond Lake Fishing Report
Diamond Lake Fishing Report

Diamond Lake Fishing Report

Diamond Lake has been fishing great all spring and early summer.  Lake levels are full thanks to 128% snowpack in the high country for 2019.  We are excited to announce that Diamond Lake has bounced back to its former glory!  Rainbow and Cutthroat trout are averaging  18-20 inches.  In fact, with trophy regulations and excellent trout habitat,fish are fat, healthy and happy! Furthermore, all of the Laramie Plains Lakes in general, have not had any major winter kill events.  We have had very productive fishing at all of them.

Check out our Laramie Plains Lakes Fishing Report herehttps://highplainsflyfishing.com/laramie-plains-lakes-fishing-report/

The major hatches have been Caddis, Damsel flies, Callibaetis, and  Chironomid pupa.  Early morning hours are best for dry fly fishing with insane Callibaetis hatches coming off!  Two fly nymph rigs with balanced leeches and Chironomid patterns have been the ticket during afternoon hours.  Our custom lake fly patterns are designed specifically for this water!  Order yours on our online fly shop here.https://highplainsflyfishing.com/shop/

We have been fishing Diamond Lake for over 20 years and know it better than anyone.  Our guided trips utilizing hard side drift boats,provide you with the stealth needed to catch trophy trout.  Similarly, drift boats also provide a stable platform to cast flies long distances.  Give us a call anytime at 307-399-9464 to book a guided Diamond Lake Trophy Trout Trip!

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Laramie River Fishing Report

Laramie River Fishing Report

Laramie River Fishing Report

 

Laramie River Fishing Report:

 

The Big Laramie River near Woods Landing, Wyoming has been fishing great during pre run off conditions.  Currently, it is safe to say that the river is high and blown out.  The City of Laramie has issued flood warnings within the city for affected infrastructure.  However, it seems as though we may have passed the peak run off.  As of today, current stream flows at the Laramie USGS gauge are 750 cfs.    Please check flows here before your outing.  https://waterdata.usgs.gov/wy/nwis/uv/?site_no=06660000&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060,00010

 

The sole purpose of this updated fishing report is to announce the Grey Drake hatch.  This much anticipated event usually occurs the end of June into the first few weeks of July.  Similarly, just like the Green Drake hatch on the Encampment River.  Every trout in the river is looking up!  In addition to the high water, we have seen a ton of fish gorging themselves the past few days.  The river conditions and clarity improve by the day.

 

Common flies to use on the upper reaches of the Big Laramie are Caddis.  Golden Stonefly nymphs.  Salmon fly nymphs.  Stimulators. Sofa Pillow style Salmon Fly dry flies.  As mentioned before, Grey Drake nymphs and cripples are the top bugs right now to have in your box.  Please check out our top flies for the Laramie River here.  https://highplainsflyfishing.com/shop/

 

Please call us anytime at 307-399-9464 for current conditions and river flows.  We still have a few openings for guided trips for July/August.  We hope to fish with new and old friends this season in 2019!

 

Tight Lines!

Laramie River Fishing Report
Laramie River Fishing Report

 

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Miracle Mile Fishing Report

Miracle Mile Fishing Report
Miracle Mile Fishing Report

 

Miracle Mile Fishing Report

 

Flows have been fluctuating from 4000 to 4070 cubic feet per second daily.  Please check current stream flows before your outing here.  https://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/hydromet_dayplt.pl?kowy&q

Most anglers would assume that these flows would be too high for productive fishing.  Although wade fishing is tough, float fishing is perfect!  Big fish have been stacking in seams that are only accessible from a drift boat.  Similarly, float fishing allows for the long drifts required to get your flies down.  Don’t let high water flows discourage you from fishing.  We anticipate great float fishing conditions all season long.

Salmon flies have been hatching sporadically.  As a result, stonefly nymphs such as Halfbacks. Pats rubber legs. Double bead peacock stonefly nymphs have been the ticket!  San Jaun worms.  Rock worms.  Squirmy worms in red, pink, and purple.   Chubby Chernobyl and Sofa Pillow style Salmon fly dry flies. Similarly, big Stimulators are also great with a nymph dropper.  Check out our best flies for Miracle Mile at our custom fly shop here. https://highplainsflyfishing.com/shop/

Please call us at 307-399-9464 for current river conditions.

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Encampment River Fishing Report

Encampment River Fishing Report

Encampment River Fishing Report
Encampment River Fishing Report

Encampment River Fishing Report

Encampment River Fishing Report:

The Encampment River has been fishing great during pre run off conditions.  With a very wet spring so far, stream flows have been fluctuating.  Current flows are at 2720 cubic feet per second at mouth, near the rainbow hole coming into the North Platte.  Please check daily stream flows before your outing. https://waterdata.usgs.gov/nwis/uv?06625000

Its safe to say that as of today, the river is high and blown out.  However, flows for the entire North Platte River basin will be clearing and dropping soon.  We anticipate plenty of water to float on during the Green Drake hatch this year.  The Green Drake hatch is, by far the most notable hatch on the Encampment River.  This highly anticipated event usually occurs during late June throughout July.  Its an awesome spectacle to watch trout follow the hatch as it progresses upstream from the North Platte.

Check out some of our favorite fly patterns for the Encampment River.  https://highplainsflyfishing.com/shop/

The Encampment in general doesn’t get a ton of fishing pressure.  As a result, there’s really no need to overthink fly patterns.  Presentation, along with good drifts with out drag, is most important.  All of your standard dry flies such as Elk Hair Caddis.  Stimulators.  Green Drake Cripple. Foam terrestrial patterns with nymph droppers are also very productive.  Big Stonefly nymphs, such as Pats rubber legs.  Double Bead Peacock Stonefly nymphs.  Hot bead Halfback nymphs are also perfect for imitating the big bugs.

As mentioned before, we anticipate great float fishing on the Encampment and Upper North Platte rivers this summer.  Our calendar is filling fast with old and new fishing clients.  Please call us at 307-399-9464 anytime for booking info and rates.

Tight Lines!

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