Gray Reef Tailwateron North Platte River
What's working on North Platte River
- 01Active October Caddis and Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) hatches are providing consistent dry fly action.
- 02Terrestrial activity, including hoppers and beetles, is still strong, drawing surface strikes.
- 03Nymphing remains highly productive, with trout keying on baetis, caddis, and midges subsurface.
- 04Streamer fishing with leech and baitfish patterns is effective for enticing larger, aggressive trout.
- 05Excellent water clarity and low flows enhance wading and sight-fishing opportunities.
What to tie on at Gray Reef Tailwater
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
October Caddis (Dry)
October Caddis hatches are active now, making this a prime dry fly for the North Platte River.
Buy at AmazonYellow Sally
Little Yellow Sally stoneflies are actively hatching on the North Platte River, attracting aggressive strikes from opportunistic feeders.
Buy at AmazonElk Hair Caddis
Caddisflies are actively hatching on the North Platte River, making this a reliable imitation for adult caddis in the current conditions.
Buy at AmazonPMD
Pale Morning Duns are actively hatching on the North Platte River, and lower flows typically lead to selective feeding on these prevalent mayflies.
Hopper
Terrestrials are a primary food source in summer, and exceptionally low flows mean trout are actively looking up for surface food.
Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun
BWO hatches are active in fall on the North Platte, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults.
Black Woolly Bugger
Streamer fishing continues to produce high-quality fish, and this pattern effectively imitates the abundant leech population in the North Platte River.
Pine Squirrel Leech (Black/Olive)
Leeches are a consistent food source in the North Platte River year-round and are highly effective in cold fall water for aggressive trout.
Travis Hi-Vis BWO Para Emerger
BWO emergers are crucial during fall hatches on the North Platte, and this high-visibility pattern helps spot subtle takes from selective trout.
Wyoming season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.
Fly shops nearby
Local flies, current advice and guided trips.