Gray Reef has seen fluctuating flows this year which has started to cause water temperatures to rise on some of the lower parts of the Reef, this means that if you are looking to fish accesses lower down fishing these areas early in the morning and leaving before the heat of the day in the afternoon is a great way to keep these fish safe. For more information on how to keep these fish from going belly up on you out on the water Click here.

Despite these abnormal conditions there have still been bugs hatching fairly consistently with species like PMDs, Yellow Sallies and BWOs coming off fairly consistently. The changing flows have also been knocking Worms, Leeches and Annelids loose so mixing these into your rig is not a bad idea at all. Nymphing still continues to be the most productive approach but fish will occasionally rise to a small dry or even the odd hopper this time of year.Streamer fishing is always a great option anywhere on the North Platte. Try slow stripping a leech or crayfish imitation down deep, or throwing large articulated patterns near structure in slower water.

If you've got more questions, give the shop a shout! To book a float trip on this fishery click HERE.

Know before you go! Learn about the new 2026 rules and regulations on the Grey Reef, Miracle Mile and Fremont Canyon sections of the North Platte