Southeastern Wyoming Local Fly Fishing Waters

The Big Laramie River near Woods Landing Wyoming (Located 30 miles Southwest of Laramie) is a brown trout anglers dream. This truly is an "untouched trout stream".

Most days you will have the river all to yourself. Wade fishing is the best way to cover this water effectively. The river may be floated by river raft during the spring months when the waters are more swollen however, there is a short window of opportunity for this so book your guided Wyoming fly fishing trip early!

Our private section of the Little Laramie River (near Centennial Wyoming) offers Trophy Brown Trout, Rainbow, Cutthroat, and Brook Trout. This river is similar to the spring creeks of Montana and Idaho. The wild trout here are trophy sized but can be easily spooked. Anglers here need to know the art of stealthy fly fishing. A day on The Little Laramie can be a fun and challenging fly fishing experience. Fly Fishing access is limited due to private ownership, again book early. Get away from the crowds and experience The Big/Little Laramie with High Plains Fly Fishing Guide Service.

View water flow information for the Laramie Rivers.

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The North Platte River is formed near Walden Colorado by the confluence of several small creeks. This Gem of the Rockies flows down through what is known as Northgate (6 Mile Gap). This is some of the best fly fishing around! The “Gate” is typically accessed with River Rafts instead of a hard side drift boat. This a favorite with scenic anglers. This section of the river can be treacherous and should be always be navigated with an experienced guide. Eight and a half river miles down stream from Northgate is Pickeroon Campground (takeout). Pickeroon offers some of the best wade fishing opportunities on the entire Upper North Platte River. It is also one of the most extraordinarily beautiful sections of the Platte River Wilderness Area, an absolute favorite with the scenic backcountry anglers. The next public take out site, approximately 12 river miles down is Bennett Peak recreation area (BLM Managed). Bennett Peak to Treasue Island (take out) is a great float for hard side drift boats due to the maintained public boat ramps. Treasure Island launch site to the town of Saratoga Wyoming (approx.12 river miles) is a lower cottonwood strewn stretch of the North Platte River, with narrow runs and deep pools, offering excellent wild trout habitat. This stretch of the river is infamous not only for it's great Wyoming fly fishing but also for it's abundant wildlife spotting, ie bald eagles, moose, deer, etc. Moving farther down stream, north of Saratoga there are several other access areas and float stretches on the North Platte River, which we are also able to offer here at High Plains Fly Fishing Guide Service.

The Upper North Platte river is a Freestone Stream teeming with Browns, Rainbows, and the occasional Cutthroat Trout. Golden Stonefly and several species of Salmon Flies provide the trout with the bulk of their protein year round, so these patterns always fare well. Fishing stonefly nymphs and streamers are also very productive. We also experience some great insect hatches on the Upper North Platte starting with Midges, BWO’s, Green Drakes, Stoneflies, Yellow Sallies, Caddis, PMD’s, and Tricos. These prolific hatches are often referred to as “Smoke on the Water”. Every fish in the river comes alive and you can’t keep them off your flies!

Due to seasonal runoff, the stream flows on The Upper North Platte River may be unpredictable to most anglers causing them to shy away from the river. Many days you will find that you are the only person on the river and will have it all to yourself. Let our guides show you the best times and seasons to enjoy this Blue Ribbon Trout Stream of the High Plains!

Check these locations below for water flow information on the Upper North Platte River.

1. Near Northgate, CO
2. Seminoe Reservoir

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These High Plains Lakes are located 15 miles west of Laramie on Wyoming Highway 230. Due to their distinctive biological and PH levels, these lakes grow Rainbow, Cutthroat, and the occasional Brown trout at an astronomical rate. Alkali seems to play a part in this dramatic growth as well, making the lakes extraordinary Stillwater fisheries.

There are many prolific Midge, Calibaetis, and Caddis Hatches. Other aquatic insects on the Plains Lakes include; Scuds, Leeches, Damsel and Dragon Flies. Streamers and a wide array of Nymphs also work very well. The best times to fish The Plains Lakes are in the Spring and again in the Fall. High water temps in the summer can put a damper on the fishing. Early morning and late evening are the best times of day to fish during these high water temp periods. Our guides can take you out wade fishing or you may enjoy getting out on the water in one of our drift boats.

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These sparkling, glacial fed lakes lie above Timberline atop the Snowy Range Mountains. There are literally dozens of these high alpine lakes to choose from. Some to keep in mind are; Lake Marie, Libby and Lewis Lakes, Gap Lakes and Bear Lake. These waters are home to Brook Trout, Cutthroat Trout, Rainbows and Splake (Brook/Lake Trout Hybrid). The fish here have only a short few months to forage the surface for aquatic insects during the summer months. This, making them very eager to take dry flies day in and day out. These trout will tear your flies to pieces!!

The fly fishing in this area tends to be better the farther in you hike, so fishing more “off the beaten path” tends to result in a bigger, better catch. Since we are a Medicine Bow Routt National Forest Service permit holder there are no boundaries on where our guides can take you up here. A few years ago a 28” Splake was caught on an Elk Hare Caddis dry fly, a new record up here in the Alpine Lake area.

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The Encampment river is a tributary of the North Platte River. It flows through the town of Encampment/Riverside, Wyoming, before finally meeting with the North Platte River between Bennett Peak and Treasure Island right outside Saratoga, Wyoming. This Southeastern Wyoming river has prolific Stonefly and Green Drake hatches. Due to private ownership, access is limited. Another fly fisherman's dream.

Don't forget to check the water flow for the Encampment River.

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The Miracle Mile is a tailwater section of the North Platte River flowing out of Seminoe Reservoir (Kortes Dam) into Pathfinder Reservoir. This famous Blue Ribbon Fishery was popularized in the 1980’s and 1990’s, hosting Brown, Rainbow and Cutthroat trout in the 8-12 lb range regularly. In more recent years, fish populations have declined from approximately 4,000 fish per mile down to approximately 2,500 fish per mile. This decline has caused the “Mile” to get a bad rap, which in turn, has reduced angling pressures and has restored it to its former glory! This is still Big Fish Water. The flows here frequently change without notice which can be hazardous.

Anglers are strongly urged to fish with an experienced guide or check with Bureau of Reclamation for current flow data.

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The Reef is a tailwater section of the North Platte River, near Alcova Wyoming. It is known for the Monster Rainbows, Cutthroats and Browns that thrive there. Fish are caught in the 8-12lb range regularly. Access is limited do to private ownership. Floating in a hard side drift boat is the best way to effectively fish and cover these fantastic sections of the North Platte River. In more recent years, Grey Reef has surpassed even The Miracle Mile in popularity for “hardcore” anglers on a mission for those monster Wyoming trout!

Check out Grey Reef's water flow information .

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