The Reef Fly Shop is Grey Reef's source for the most experienced fly fishing guides on the North Platte River. Our guides know what makes a great fly fishing experience.
While catching trout is their priority, they are also patient instructors, expert oarsmen, and have a passion for fly fishing. No rookies here! They know the North Platte River from the Miracle Mile through Grey Reef and all the way to Glenrock, Wyoming.
We are adamant that our guides have all the tools to provide our fly fishing guests with a wonderful experience.
A strong work ethic, keen sense of river etiquette, a personable disposition, and a tenacious will to succeed are the qualities you can expect from the guide crew at The Reef Fly Shop.
RATES
• Full day fly fishing trip with private access 1 or 2 anglers - $450
• Full day private access wade fishing 1 or 2 anglers - $450
• Full day TROPHY TRIP 1 angler - $450
• Full day Miracle Mile float trip, 1 or 2 anglers - $475
• 1/2 day float trip, no lunch, 1 or 2 anglers - $350
• 1/2 day private access wade fishing (no lunch) 1 or 2 anglers - $350
• *NEW* Grey Reef Primer 1 or 2 anglers wading for 2 hours, includes one dozen flies. Take the guesswork out of fishing Grey Reef have one of our seasoned guides show you the ropes - $160
• *NEW* Intro to Spey Casting and Swinging for Trout - Learn the basics of casting a two-handed rod and use these techniques to catch trout. Perfect introduction before a Steelhead, Atlantic Salmon or sea run brown trout trip. Call for details.
• 1 Day Cast and Blast 1 or 2 hunters/anglers - $600
Full day rates INCLUDE terminal tackle, lunch and soft drinks, but DO NOT INCLUDE Wyoming fishing license ($14/day), taxes or gratuities.
1/2 day rates INCLUDE terminal tackle and soft drink, but DO NOT INCLUDE Wyoming fishing license ($14/day), lunch, taxes or gratuities.
A typical gratuity for a full day trip is $100-$125 for 2 anglers and $75-$100 for a single angler. Please be prepared to tip your guide directly with cash.
GUIDES- NPL-North Platte Lodge / TRFS-The Reef Fly Shop
Seth K
apust
Professional fly fishing guide since 2001
NPL and TRFS guide since 2001
Rick Aune
(Picutured at left)
Professional fly fishing guide since 1993
NPL and TRFS guide since 2005
Jason "JJ" Randolph
Professional fly fishing and wing shooting guide since 1990
NPL and TRFS guide since 2005
Stuart "Stu" Birdsong
Professional fly fishing guide since 2003
NPL and TRFS guide since 2003
Trent Tatum
Professional fly fishing and wing shooting guide since 2001
NPL and TRFS guide since 2001
Co-owner NPL and TRFS
Erik Aune
Professional fly fishing guide since 1996
NPL and TRFS guide since 1999
Co-owner NPL and TRFS
Brad Yoder
Professional fly fishing guide since 1998
NPL and TRFS guide since 2010
Adam Boehlke
Professional fly fishing guide since 2005
TRFS guide since 2012
Private access is a rare commodity in Wyoming, and this is what The Reef Fly Shop and North Platte Lodge provide exclusively for our fly fishing guests and their guides. In Wyoming the water is public domain, but the land underneath belongs to the private land owner. The Grey Reef section of the North Platte River is mostly private.
Our leases allow us to wade fish and drop our anchors on a whim. Our private access stretches from the dam at Grey Reef to well below Government Bridge, 17 miles exclusively for you.
Alcova, Wyoming is an area vast in angling opportunities. The Sweetwater River, Miracle Mile, Fremont Canyon and Grey Reef are all part of our home waters. Alcova, Pathfinder and Grey Reef Reservoirs are also frequent haunts of our guides. Due to the prime location of The Reef Fly Shop and North Platte Lodge these bodies of water are all within easy striking distance, without donating a majority of your valuable time to driving.
The Grey Reef section of the North Platte River is a stellar trout fishery. During the springtime Grey Reef sees a surge of nonresident guides. When the water level rises and the spawn is over they disappear. Popular belief is that Grey Reef is only productive during this time of year. This belief couldn't be more wrong.
The North Platte River, particularly Grey Reef, is very productive year 'round. But, it requires an experienced guide to show you why the North Platte River is an extraordinary trout fishery. Do yourself a favor and hire a local guide.
