Grey Reef Tailwater Fly Fishing

Grey Reef Anglers
North Platte River Lodge & Guided Float Trips
Outfitters for the Grey Reef & Miracle Mile Sections

Grey Reef Tailwater on the North Platte River: One of the Best Wyoming Fly Fishing Rivers

Welcome to the best fly fishing on the Lower North Platte River in central Wyoming. Below Grey Reef Dam a tailwater fishery exists known for huge trout, and light fishing pressure.

A Wyoming fly fishing float trip starts right here on the Grey Reef section of the North Platte River. This tailwater is home to wild rainbow, cutthroat and brown trout, all familiar breeds to your expert Wyoming fly fishing guide. Due to warmer winter water release, the Grey Reef section of the North Platte River stays open even in the dead of winter and offers great fly fishing in Wyoming year round. Flows at Grey Reef Dam range from 500cfs in the spring/fall to 3500cfs in the summer months. Stable flows at Grey Reef produce an environment rich in aquatic life. Scuds, midges and aquatic worms maintain these huge trout throughout the winter months. Hatches begin with spring baetis and continue into the summer months including yellow stone flies, pale morning duns, crane flies, tricos, and caddis. Due to their rich environment these trout are extremely healthy and incredibly hard fighting. Most of the trout caught at Grey Reef are in the 18-20 inch range with lots of girth!

Grey Reef Anglers – What is expected of my guide?

Your Wyoming fly fishing guide can be expected to show up on time with a clean drift boat and a great attitude. He will rig your fly rod for the day or assist you if you want to rig your own. Your guide will share his knowledge base of rigging, knots, fly selection, and fly fishing techniques. A friendly, patient, and professional guide will take the time to answer any questions on game hunting and fly fishing in Wyoming. Your Wyoming fly fishing guide will not just have the knowledge to put you in the right spot for success but will have that great personality to make your day both enjoyable and productive.

What to Bring on Your North Platte River Grey Reef Fly Fishing Trip?

Camera, Polarized Sun Glasses, Warm and Cold weather clothing, a wind breaker, a hat to help shield the sun, Sun Screen, Waders (seasonal), Fly Rod (we can provide if needed), Rain Jacket, fingerless gloves (seasonal), and anything else you think you might need while boating.
A fat Grey Reef Cuttbow on a hopper!