“The Mile,” located in a remote area south of Alcova, Wyoming, is an advanced stretch of water that soon disappears into a series of reservoirs as the North Platte River flows north towards Casper, Wyoming. The river soon runs out of Alcova Reservoir, and is then referred to as the "Grey Reef" section, one of Wyoming’s most noted trout fisheries.
The dry fly fishing is good when the timing is right, but most of this section should be tackled with nymph rigs. The fish grow to considerable sizes eating tiny midges, baetis, scuds, worms, leeches, and a handful of other tailwater offerings. With a stable tailwater food source like that, these fish will constantly put even the best gear to the test. A fast action 5-7 weight rod is essential for this location with such quality fish, and once spring and fall roll around, a 7 weight rod is a must for streamer fishing. Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout love to chase big streamers on heavy sink tips so you’ll be thankful for a stiffer rod.
Our guide season runs year-round on these sections if Mother Nature allows, for the snow and the blistering cold wind have postponed some big plans to catch big fish. The optimal time for a Grey Reef guide trip or Miracle Mile guide trip is spring and fall, but summer can be just as productive. Take the journey with one of our guides and you can experience the beautiful high plains fisheries that Wyoming is known for.
Our Guides
Here at St. Peter's we strive to provide our clients with friendly, knowledgeable, well trained guides who's primary focus is you. There are plenty of shops out there willing to match you up with a warm body that's basically getting paid to learn the water and take you along. Not here... Our guides are experienced fly fishers with extensive knowledge of local streams, hatches, and techniques. While we've got our share of eccentrics on staff, you will not find attitudes, assumptions, or criticisms from our guides. If you do, we want to hear about it.
Guide Trips
All guide trips can be instructional...or we can just go out and help you catch fish. Part school, part fishing, our trips will build your fundamental fly fishing skills, expand your understanding of local entomology, work the kinks out of your presentation, or help you get rid of that annoying tailing loop. Let us know what we can do to maximize your enjoyment on stream and we'll do whatever we can to accommodate you.
What's Included
Our guide trips include everything you'll need for your day on stream. We are pleased to provide our clients with the fine rods from the Sage Manufacturing and Scott Fly Rod Company. Our reels and lines come from leading manufacturers in the industry such as Waterworks Lamson, Hatch Reels and Ross Reels, Scientific Anglers, Rio Products. Wading equipment can be provided upon request. Our full day float and wade trips include lunch and beverages on stream. Drinks and snacks are provided on half day trips. Do you have dietary restrictions or other special needs? Please let us know and we're happy to accommodate you.
What to Bring?
Bring any of your own equipment that you would like to use. We have waders, boots, rods and reels available for all our clients going on a guided fishing trip with us. Light Jacket / Rain Jacket - Polarized Sunglasses - Hat with brim - Sunscreen - Socks
ALL TRIPS INCLUDE GEAR, FLIES, BEVERAGES & SNACKS, FULL DAY TRIPS INCLUDE LUNCH
GRATUITY & FISHING LICENSE NOT INCLUDED IN COST
Walk Wade Guide Trips
Cache La Poudre - Big Thompson - Rocky Mountain National Park - North Park
1 Angler----------$350 Half Day $450 Full Day
2 Anglers----------$450 Half Day $550 Full Day
3 Anglers----------$550 Half Day $650 Full Day
Upper North Platte Canyon and North Park* Walk/Wade-----------Full Day Only
1 Angler----------$500
2 Anglers----------$600
*Additional rod fee for private water on North Park waters
Float Trips
Grey Reef - Miracle Mile - Upper North Platte - Encampment - Cache La Poudre
Grey Reef (April-October)----------$600
Grey Reef (Nov-March)----------$500
Miracle Mile (April-October)----------$650
Miracle Mile (Nov-March)----------$550
Upper North Platte (Saratoga/Treasure Island area) & Encampment----------$700
Upper North Platte (Northgate area)----------$750
Cache La Poudre (Half Day)----------$500
-Float trip prices are for one boat with 2 anglers per boat.