High Country Angler Magazine

10/08/2026

Dive into our Fall 2026 issue! 🌊📖 Check out the new interactive format!

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10/03/2026

North Platte report.

Trout On™ Inn's
NORTH PLATTE RIVER WEEKEND UPDATE
October 3–4, 2026

💧 GREY REEF FLOW: 501 CFS
Grey Reef is holding steady right around 500 CFS, and October is arriving with some seriously beautiful fishing conditions. Cool nights, comfortable daytime temperatures and clear fall weather are setting us up for what could be one of the nicest weekends we’ve had on the river this season.

🎣 FISHING HIGHLIGHTS
Fall fishing is officially here. Midges, fall BWOs, fall caddis and Tricos are all in the mix, giving anglers plenty of options throughout the day. Streamer fishing has also been producing some impressive fish, especially on the lower stretches of the Reef. Grey Reef Anglers and Wingshooting
The upper Reef is still carrying some grass, but the lower stretches are reportedly cleaner and fishing extremely well. With cool water and steady flows, this is a great time to mix up your approach, watch for rising fish and don’t be afraid to break out the streamer box. Grey Reef Anglers and Wingshooting

☀️ WEEKEND WEATHER
Saturday: Sunny with a high near 73°F. Light winds around 6–10 mph.
Sunday: Sunny and warmer with a high near 79°F and light winds.
Cool mornings. Warm sunshine. Light wind. Steady flows. If you’ve been waiting for a beautiful fall weekend to fish the Grey Reef, this is it.

Grab your gear and come enjoy October on the North Platte!

Tight Lines!

09/30/2026

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08/24/2026

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08/24/2026

Business as usual at Trout on Inn - Weddings, Lodging, Guided Fishing. Book a trip soon. Late summer and fall are always good. 👍🏻

08/11/2026

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07/30/2026

Something to think about…

FYSA | CPW enacts voluntary fishing closures for sections of South Platte watershed, Clear Creek

DENVER — Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s Northeast Region is enacting a series of voluntary fishing closures due to low flows and high water temperatures. The closures will be in effect from noon to midnight in order to reduce stress on fish populations during the hottest parts of the day. List of voluntary fishing closure locations, effective immediately:

South Platte River (Dream Stream) - closed from Eleven Mile Reservoir inlet upstream to Spinney Mountain Dam. Current flows are 94 cfs (cubic feet per second), compared to historical average flows of 190 cfs. Water temperatures are reaching daily maximums over 73 degrees Fahrenheit.

South Platte River - closed from Spinney Mountain Reservoir inlet upstream to the confluence of the Middle and South Forks. Current flows are less than 10 cfs, compared to historical average flows of 170 cfs.

Middle Fork South Platte River - closed from confluence with the South Fork upstream to Highway 285. Current flows are less than 10 cfs, compared to historical average flows of 110 cfs.

South Fork South Platte River - closed from confluence with the Middle Fork upstream to Highway 285. Current flows are less than 10 cfs, and historical average flows are around 40 cfs.

Clear Creek - closed from Vanover Park in Golden upstream to Tunnel 1 Trailhead. Current flows are around 80 cfs, compared to historical average flows of 240 cfs. Water temperatures are reaching daily maximums over 73 degrees Fahrenheit.

07/27/2026

North Platte Fishing report....

Grey Reef Weekend Fishing & Weather Update
Trout On™ Inn | North Platte River

The Grey Reef Dam is currently releasing 2,204 CFS, keeping flows consistent and fishing conditions favorable heading into another hot Wyoming weekend.
Dry fly fishing continues to steal the show during the cooler parts of the day.

Early mornings and the last few hours before sunset have been producing the most consistent surface action, with caddis, Yellow Sallies, PMDs, and tricos all bringing trout to the top. As the afternoon heat builds, expect fish to slide into deeper seams, drop-offs, and softer water where nymph rigs and streamers become your best bet.
Terrestrial fishing continues to improve as well. Windy afternoons are pushing more grasshoppers into the river, making hopper patterns an increasingly reliable option along grassy banks.

Weekend Weather
Saturday: Mostly sunny and hot with a high of 98°F. A little patchy smoke is possible early in the morning before clearing. Southwest winds 7–13 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

Sunday: Another hot summer day with sunshine and a high of 99°F. Afternoon breezes will continue, with a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms Sunday evening after a full day of fishing.

If you're planning to fish this weekend, get on the water early. The first few hours after sunrise will offer the coolest temperatures, lighter winds, and some of the best opportunities for rising trout before the midday heat sets in.

Whether you're spending the day on the river or making it a weekend getaway, Trout On™ Inn is the perfect basecamp for your Grey Reef adventure. Book your stay, grab a coffee at The Hut, and enjoy one of Wyoming's premier tailwater fisheries. Tight lines!

07/06/2026

Hey Friends! Don't forget to check out the Summer 26 issue of HCA! Lots of great tips and content!

07/01/2026

Water flows have come slightly up and the hatches are amazing on the Platte, according to our friends at Trout on Inn - Weddings, Lodging, Guided Fishing.

“Anglers will find outstanding dry fly opportunities as tricos, PMDs, yellow sallies, and midges hatch daily. The best nymph fishing is on leeches, stoneflies, sow bugs, and other subsurface patterns. Don’t be shy, try streamer action during low-light periods and around structure.”

As you might imagine, with hot temperatures, fishing is best during the early morning and evening hours.