Well, the increased flows for the first 20 days of October went off without a hitch. Lots of big fish hit the net during the higher flows. Grey Reef is now sitting at 600cfs and conditions are primo! Clear water and far less vegetation than usual. Nymphs and streamers are definitely the name of the game. As far as streamers… Read More
Grey Reef is the ultra-tailwater. This is a phrase we use to describe what the Grey Reef section of the North Platte River is and why it is such a consistent, productive, and trophy class fishery. We are blessed to have 5 reservoirs, closely spaced, immediately upstream from Grey Reef Dam. Two of these giant “settling ponds”, Seminoe and Pathfinder,… Read More
Uncommon for October, flows on Grey Reef(since October 1) have been in the 2,100-2,800cfs range. For those unaware, Alcova Dam is needing a little rejuvenation and lake levels will need to drop 39 vertical feet to accomplish the task-hence the increased flows. All things considered, Grey Reef is in pretty good shape. The first couple of days were a little… Read More
What a great time of year! Flows are at winter levels and the weather is beautiful. Highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s with light winds(with the exception of yesterday), day after day. GREY REEF: Grey Reef is in excellent condition! The water is clear from Grey Reef Dam to Glenrock. Lots and lots of water to fish!… Read More
At midnight, the flows on Grey Reef started decreasing. After weeks of living at 1,500cfs, Grey Reef is now settling in at its winter flow(500cfs). We are also soaking in our last day of 90 degree temperatures, as a substantial cold front bears down on the West. Projected highs Tuesday are expected to top out in the high 30s, with… Read More
It’s hard to believe September starts next week. From the looks of it, our first taste of fall may come with it. After weeks in the 90s, 70 degree weather will feel pretty good! As for the fishing report, let us start with updated water flows… GREY REEF-1,500cfs MIRACLE MILE-800cfs FREMONT-72cfs With dropping flows on Grey Reef, water conditions are… Read More
