Upper North Platte Fishing Report

Upper North Platte Fishing Report

Last Updated: 6/18/2025

Current Streamflow: 668 cfs @ Northgate Canyon

Northgate canyon has flows growing and consistent temperatures which means we are starting to see some of our larger bugs like Salmonflies present throughout the upper sections of the North Platte drainage. While clarity is still good and the flows are too low to float, this is a great time to wade fish the upper North Platte. Fishing Hopper Dropper rigs with large chubbys or salmonfly patterns and a large stonefly nymph can be effective this time of year. On some of the more rainy or overcast days picking through some of the deeper pockets with streamers can also be a great way to find success. With Runoff around the corner the float season is coming up as well.

If you would like to book a float on this great piece of water feel free to give the shop a call at (970)498-8968.

Recommended Upper North Platte Flies:

Dry Flies

  • King Kong #4-6
  • Bank Robber #4-6
  • Water Walker Salmonfly #4-6
  • Foam Rogue Stone #4-6
  • E/C caddis tan #14
  • Elk Hair Caddis OLV #14
  • Parachute Adams #16

Nymphs

  • Copper John #10-16
  • DB Peacock Stone #6-8
  • BH 20incher #8-14
  • The Ticket #12-16
  • Stone Bomb #6-8
  • Sparkle Worms, San Juan Worms #10
  • Prince Nymph #8-14
  • Girdle Bugs #6-10

Streamers

  • Thin Mint #8-12
  • Beldar Bugger #8
  • Goldies and Rusty Trombones
  • Platte River Spider #4
  • N.Platte Special #4
  • Ish's Snitch Black #6
  • Slump Buster Black #4
  • Sculpzilla #6-8

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