One thing that stands out about the 2021 season, is the epic Pmd hatches that have come off. The entire month of June it was a daily occurance. This years Salmonfly hatch was par for the course as well. Golden Stones and morning and evening Caddis hatches also delight anglers. Typically, towards the end of July, anglers can expect good to great Trico hatches anywhere from 9 am to 10 am daily.
Dry Flies
Size 16 Pmd cripple
Size 14-16 Elk hair caddis
Size 18-22 Trico spinner
Nymphs
Size 8-10 Pats Rubber Legs coffee/black
Size 8-10 Thin Mint
Size 16-18 Rainbow Warrior
Size 16 red copper john
Size 16 hares ear
Streamers
Size 4 and 6 Galloups Barely Legal
Size 4and 6 Articulated Platte River Spider
Size 6 Natural War Bonnet
Size 6 and 8 Cowboy Bugger
Please call us at 307-399-9464 for current flows and water conditions. We still have a few summer dates available for the best guided fly fishing trips in Wyoming! Tight Lines!
The Upper North Platte River near Saratoga, Wyoming has truly been fishing the best we’ve seen in years. In fact, thanks to high water flows trout are fat, healthy, and happy! We have been putting 30-40 fish in the boat with experienced anglers. On the other hand, beginners have also done great thanks to our years of experience on the river.
Best Flies To Use
Two fly nymph rigs under an indicator have been standard for numbers of fish. 3x and 4x tapered leaders with bb lead split shot. 6-8 foot length. Big articulated streamers fished on the swing have also been very productive, and target big trophy trout. 3-4 foot P-Line 12-14 lb fluorocarbon leader. Float and sink tip lines.
Nymphs
Thin Mint size 8-10
Hares Ear size 12-16
BH Prince size 12-16
Rainbow Warrior size 16-18
Streamers
Articulated War Bonnet size 6-8
Articulated Platte River Spider
CH Buggers size 6-8
CH Zonker size 6-8
Galloups Pearl Necklace size 6-8
Cheech Leech size 6-8
White, Black, Natural, Brown/ Yellow, and Olive color combos are best!
Typically near the end of July into the first few weeks of August. The Trico hatch usually starts up providing anglers with great morning dry fly fishing! Fishing small size 16-22 Parachute Adams. Purple Haze. As well as, Trico spinners and sunken Trico patterns, are going to be the ticket. This time of year, anglers can fish dry flies, nymphs, and streamers all in one day!
Water temps have been staying cool throughout the night and mornings in the 40-55 degree range. With the dog days of summer upon us, days are heating up. As a result, with dropping water flows, please do your part and check water temps. Consequently, temps in the 60’s and 70’s are not good for fishing. Please practice steward of the land techniques and be sure fish are revived and able to be released properly. Be sure to check daily stream flows before your outing here: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/wy/nwis/current/?type=flow
We have had one of our busiest guide seasons in 2019, and would like to thank all of our friends and clients for all of your love and support! We still have openings for August and September. Call us anytime at 307-399-9464 for booking info and up to date conditions.
