Upper North Platte Fishing Report
Last Updated: 9/20/2026
Current Streamflow: 55 cfs @ Northgate Canyon
Wyoming Game and Fish has lifted the voluntary closure on the Upper North Platte Watershed. Dry droppers have still been the most productive approach with stonefly and small terrestrial dries with a midge or BWO dropper below. Dry flies have also proved to be effective with Midge and Blue Wing dries finding fish once the bugs start to hatch. The streamer bite has remained consistent, with fish eating streamers well in between hatches and during stormier afternoons.
Recommended Upper North Platte Flies
Upper North Platte Dry Flies
These are our current favorites while out on the water—fully up to date with the latest hatches and the must-have bugs that are working right now
Upper North Platte Nymphs
These are our current favorites while out on the water—fully up to date with the latest hatches and the must-have bugs that are working right now
Upper North Platte Streamers
These are our current favorites while out on the water—fully up to date with the latest hatches and the must-have bugs that are working right now
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