Saratoga Wyoming Upper North Platte River Fishing Report July 2022
We have had one of our busiest seasons yet in 2022. Blessed with 120% snowpack in the high country made for great float fishing since Memorial Day weekend. As usual however, flows are dropping on the upper river mid summer. Please do your part and check water temps before fishing to ensure fish survival for a proper release! Before your outing, please check USGS water data daily flows here: https://waterdata.usgs.gov/wy/nwis/current/?type=flow
Typically by late July, the epic Trico hatch starts up by mid morning. Caddis, Pmd’s,Yellow Sally’s and stonefly nymphs are also on the menu!
Some of the best dry fly action can be had during July and August on all sections of the North Platte. Starting early in the morning and getting off by mid afternoon, is the name of the game during late summer conditions.
Best Flies to use:
Size 18-22 Trico spinner
Size 18-22 Parachute Adams
Size 10-12 Amys Ant
Size 14-16 Rainbow Warrior
Size 8-10 Pats Rubber Legs
Size 8-10 BH Halfback
Size 4-6 Galloups Barely Legal
Size 4-6 Nates Articulated War Bonnet Streamer (natural)
Please call us anytime at 307-399-9464 with questions regarding river flows and current conditions. Which bugs to use. Or simply just to talk fly fishing in Wyoming. Our guides know the entire North Platte River like the back of their hands. Come fish with the BEST outfitter in the state!
Tight Lines!
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