Wyoming Fishing Reports ยท North Platte Region
Through Casper, the North Platte runs past parks, trails and public access points, a tailwater fishery right in town that most people drive past.
Looking for the latest North Platte River Casper river report? This page is updated by the AvidMax fly shop team with live flows, current conditions, hatches and the flies working now on the North Platte River โ Casper.
Current flows
Wind forecast
North Platte River Casper fishing report
Updated November 7, 2026.
Flows here follow the Gray Reef release upstream, and the gauge above Gray Reef is running well above its usual fall level. Higher water pushes fish to the softer edges.
Fish worms, scuds and small midges along the seams and inside bends, and try a leech or Woolly Bugger on darker days.
Load your fly box
Before you head to Casper, bring: San Juan Worm #10-14, Kaufmann', s Scud #14-16, Zebra Midge #18-20, Woolly Bugger #6-8, Mini Leech #8-10, RS2 Emerger #18-22, JuJu Baetis #18-22, Pheasant Tail Nymph #16-20, Black Beauty #20-24, Egg #14-16.
Flies working right now
The flies above that we have in stock right now.
North Platte River Casper details
| Access | Public access at city parks, the Platte River Trails and boat ramps through Casper. |
|---|---|
| Elevation | About 5,100 ft |
| Nearest town | Casper, Wyoming |
| Best season | Year-round |
| Fish | Rainbow and brown trout |
| Regulations | General Wyoming creel limits apply unless posted. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department regulations for current rules. A Wyoming fishing license is required for anglers 14 and older. |
| Leaders and tippet | 9 ft leaders, 4X to 5X tippet |
| Camping | Edness Kimball Wilkins State Park east of town |
| Kids | Yes. Easy access from town parks and trails. |
| Good to know | Respect private land between the public access points. |
Fishing by season
Winter
Midges and worms on mild days.
Spring
Rising water and worms.
Summer
Caddis and attractor dries.
Fall
Streamers and BWOs.
How to get there
Take I-25 to Casper. Public access points are along the river through town.