North Platte River

North Platte River is a river flowing through Wyoming, United States. River fishing rewards anglers who learn to read current — fish hold in the seams between fast and slow water, behind rocks and submerged logs, and at the heads and tails of pools. At North Platte River, working a lure or fly down-and-across the current usually outperforms casting straight upstream. Higher water concentrates fish; clear, low water makes them spookier.

Location

42.7447, -106.5301 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow troutBrown troutCutthroat troutArctic grayling

Fishing Techniques

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Brown trout

  When fishing streams, focus on seams and current breaks, where trout hold to ambush prey.

• For Cutthroat trout

  When fishing streams, cast upstream and retrieve with the current to mimic natural drift, increasing your chances of hooking wary cutthroat trout.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at North Platte River.

Plan Your Trip

Anglers heading to North Platte River should sort licences and confirm seasonal regulations for Wyoming before the trip. A quick weather check the morning of helps too — wind direction in particular can make or break a session at a spot like North Platte River.

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