Big Laramie River Fishing Report July 2018

Big Laramie River Fishing Report July 2018:

We are pleased to announce that the Badger Creek fire is 100% contained above Woods Landing Wyoming. Highway 230 and Highway 10 are open to the Colorado border. The Laramie River above Woods Landing has not been affected from the fire with ash,debris,etc. Fly fishing at both Jelm Public Access areas has been great along with our private waters at the El Rancho Pequeno. We have been catching nice browns and rainbows on dries,nymphs,and streamers. Hoppers,Pmds,Yellow Sallies,and Caddis are the major hatches. Dry dropper rigs are the ticket for shallow water runs and riffles.
Closer to Laramie,from Monolith Access to town. Streamers are the name of the game. You can expect 20-25 inch class browns and rainbows on BIG articulated custom streamers. Crayfish patterns,chub minnows,and sculpins are always on the menu! We already have clients gearing up for the fall streamer fishing hunting big trophy browns. The Big Laramie is known for its trophy brown trout streamer fishing. Come and experience it for yourself and forget the crowds! Give us a call at 307-399-9464 anytime for current conditions or for booking info. Check out our Youtube video here Laramie River Streamer Fly Fishing

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Saratoga Wyoming North Platte River Fishing Report

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Saratoga Wyoming Fly Fishing Guides

Saratoga Wyoming North Platte River Fishing Report:

Wyoming/Northern Colorado snow pack for 2018 was 98% of normal. Conditions on the North Platte River from the Colorado state line to North Gate Canyon/Six Mile Gap are dropping and clearing daily. Flows at North Gate are holding steady at 1070 cfs. The Salmonfly hatch is in full swing and getting better by the day! Fish are looking up most days, fishing big dries will pay off to the dedicated angler. Two fly nymph rigs with Pats rubber legs and big peacock double bead stone fly nymphs are the top producers. Streamer fishing has been hot with big fish pushed up to the banks and under cuts. Down and across presentations on the swing are most productive,but often a strip and twitch retrieve against the current off the swing will produce explosive strikes. Best color variations have been Brown/Yellow,Olive,Natural,and Black/Whites.

We anticipate prime conditions on all of the freestone sections of the Upper North Platte in the coming weeks to June 15. Stoneflies,Caddis,Green Drakes,Yellow Sally’s,and PMD’s are the main bugs anglers will want to have in their boxes for mid June into July. Fishing the upper reaches from Six Mile,Prospect Creek,and Bennett Peak will be best throughout June. Bennett Peak to Treasure Island tends to follow suit throughout July. Please check out and follow current USGS water data before your outing here.

Miracle Mile flows are currently at 1710 cfs. The Salmonfly hatch is also in full swing right now and getting better by the day. Expect great float fishing throughout the summer season. Double bead stones,Pats rubber legs,and Halfbacks with smaller size 16-22 scuds,mayhems,and juju baetis are producing well. Wine color,Orange,and purple San Juan worms are also deadly. Red, Pink,and purple squirmy worms are also a top producer for many guides and hard core Miracle Mile anglers! We anticipate an epic hopper season this year. We have already seen hopper activity at many locations along the North Platte and still water fisheries. Amys ants,Morrish hoppers,and Chubby Chernobyls in the tan,yellow,purple,and brown variations are typically the best.

Please call 307-399-9464 if you have questions or would like to book your 2018 fly fishing dream vacation in Wyoming on the world famous blue ribbon waters of the North Platte River. We are looking forward to seeing and fishing with all of our return clients and meeting new friends this season!

Tight Lines!!

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Laramie Plains Lakes Fishing Report


Laramie Plains Lakes Fishing Report: Lake Hattie,Twin Buttes,and Meeboar have all been fishing very well. Alsop,Gelatt,and Diamond Lake have reported great catch rates as well! The Wyoming Game and Fish Department reported no significant winter kill events. Most of the lakes have already been stocked and holdover trout are in great shape.

The Plains Lakes will be a great alternative from the swollen local rivers and streams that are now experiencing run off. Memorial Day weekend anglers are sure to have success at all of them. Dry fly fishing is getting better by the day with midges and caddis. Terrestrials like flying ants,hoppers,and beetles have been working too! Look for the damsel flies and callibaetis to start coming off any day. Damselfly nymphs, Hares ears,and Prince nymphs have been producing very well.

Brown,Black,and Olive balanced hot head leeches and pine squirrel leech patterns with chironomid droppers under indicators have been working great as well. Check out our online fly shop for all the hand tied custom flies we design specifically for these waters. Stripping leeches,woolly buggers, and common still water attractor patterns like boobies and blobs on sink tip lines,is a deadly method for catching sizable trout.

Lures such as Rapalas,gold spoon black body Panther Martins,Mepps,and Dare Devil type spoons in the silver,gold,and red/white variation are best.
Fly and bubble anglers will do great with Hornbergs,Renegades, and all of the flies mentioned above. Standard bait rigs fished on the bottom with worms,salmon egg spawn sacs,and leeches all producing great fish.
Call us at 307-399-9464 if you want to book a guide trip and get out there in one of our drift boats or have any questions!

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Saratoga Wyoming Fishing Report

Saratoga Wyoming Fishing Report

Saratoga Wyoming Fishing Report:

The Upper North Platte River near Saratoga Wyoming is now experiencing run off conditions. This will last through Memorial Day weekend typically. Check out current North Platte River stream flows here: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/wy/nwis/uv/?site_no=06620000&PARAmeter_cd=00065,00060,00010

Big stonefly nymph patterns such as the Pats Rubber Legs. Double Bead Peacock Stonefly nymphs.  Halfback nymphs have been producing nice fish in off color water. We have been pulling fish off the banks with our custom articulated streamers.  Natural,white,and brown/yellow are best colors.

However, if you’re planning a vacation during May.  We got you covered! The North Platte tail waters. Miracle Mile and Grey Reef are running clear. Fortunately, both of these blue ribbon trout fisheries are not affected by run off. Miracle Mile is currently flowing at 2700 cfs and is perfect for float trips.

We  have the correct custom flies that you wont find in any fly shop. Check out our online fly store here:https://highplainsflyfishing.com/shop/ Please feel free to call us anytime for current fishing conditions  at 307-399-9464.

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Saratoga,Wyoming Fishing Report

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Pre run off conditions with 2-3 ft visibility most days. We have had reports from expert guides and customers of great two fly nymph and streamer fishing. There has been periods of solid Blue Wing Olive hatches on days with temps in the 40’s! The Mothers Day caddis hatch should be right on schedule! Call,Text, or email if you would like to book a day on the water with our expert die hard fly fishing guides! 307-399-9464 Nate

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Grey Reef Fishing Report

Grey Reef Fishing Report

Click on the link below for current flows for Grey Reef before your outing.

https://www.usbr.gov/newsroom/newsrelease/detail.cfm?RecordID=42484

With this Grey Reef fishing report, we are excited to announce the presence of Grayling introduced into the Grey Reef.  Several outfitters have reported solid catch rates.  The Wyoming Game and Fish Department has been stocking near Speas Fish Hatchery outside of Casper, Wyoming.

Check out our best flies for Grey Reef on our online custom fly shop here. https://highplainsflyfishing.com/shop/

Two fly nymph rigs have been the ticket for our clients and guides.  However, our big custom articulated streamers are producing trophy browns and rainbows.  Consequently, dry fly fishing has been great when conditions are right.

Nymphing with small midges,scuds,and baetis emergers are the key. On the other hand, don’t be afraid to think outside the box on fly selection.  Correct presentations with dead drifts and proper line mending is more important. Alternatively, a lot of fish have been caught on the swing.

Please call us at 307-399-9464 anytime with questions or booking information.  Our guides are passionate about fly fishing and have the river dialed in.  We strive to give you the most up to date fishing reports and the best fishing opportunities.

Tight Lines!

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Miracle Mile Wyoming Fishing Report

Miracle Mile Fishing Report-Great day on Friday, March 30th with our family dentist float fishing Miracle Mile. Pre-spawn rainbows are stacking up, and fishing is off the hook! We threw big articulated streamers and landed a few monster browns. Two fly nymph rigs were also productive with scuds,leeches, and midges. Bugs to drift are size 20 juju baetis,brown and red wd40’s,pink squirmy worms,and egg patterns. Brown,Black,and Natural Hot head leech and Pine Squirrel Leeches. Size 16 pink,tan,olive flash back scuds. Articulated streamers in the white,natural, and olive variations are the ticket!
Flows from Kortes dam were around 2800cfs. Float fishing is hands down the best way to reach deep holes where big fish are holding,and the ability to fish every good run on the entire stretch down to Pathfinder.

Call,Text,or email for the best float trip experience in Wyoming!
307-399-9464

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