North Platte River float trips
Full-day raft and drift boat trips for one or two anglers.
A wilderness float you can do in a day
Our premier trip runs nine miles through the Platte River Wilderness, from class III rapids and pocket water to expansive flats made for dries and hoppers.
We run full-frame rafts with casting decks built for two anglers and a guide. Our rivers are freestone with no dams, so snowpack sets the season each year.
Float sections
- North Platte Canyon, from 6 Mile Gap
- Prospect Creek to Bennett Peak, 18 miles
- Bennett Peak to Treasure Island, 13 miles
- Treasure Island to Saratoga, 10 miles
- Encampment River, 12 miles, late June to mid-July
Included
- Orvis rods, reels, waders and boots
- Leader, terminal tackle and flies
- Transportation to and from the fly shop
- Lunch and water on full-day and float trips
Bring with you
- Your fishing license (sold at the shop)
- A reusable water bottle
- Rain jacket and fleece layers, even in August
- Polarized sunglasses, sunscreen and bug spray
Float trip questions
How many anglers fit in a boat?
One or two. We do not run float trips for three anglers per boat.
When can we float?
Most years the North Platte float season runs from late May to early July, with lower sections through late July and the Encampment from late June to mid-July. Snowpack decides.
What should I wear?
Lightweight fishing pants and wading shoes. No studded boots in the boat.
What is a typical guide gratuity?
About 20% of the guide fee is typical. Gratuity is optional, and it is an important part of a guide’s income.
Get on the Platte
The float window is short. Check open dates or call the shop.