The waters we fish
Five mountain ranges, one high valley and the headwaters of the North Platte.
North Platte River
Through the valley it is a meandering meadow river with wide riffles, deep pools and undercut banks.
Near the Wyoming line it drops into Northgate Canyon, Gold Medal Wild Trout water with strong caddis, stonefly and mayfly hatches. In summer, a hopper against a deep bank can change your day.
Meadow streams and tributaries
The Michigan, Illinois, North Fork, Beaver, Big Creek, Norris and Roaring Fork hold large populations of wild trout, with many fish over 20 inches caught each year. Deep pools, riffles and endless oxbows reward a careful approach.
Stillwaters
Lake John, Cowdrey and the Delaney Buttes grow thick, well-fed trout on scuds, damselflies and chironomids. North Delaney is Gold Medal water and supplies the state’s brown trout eggs for stocking.
High country
Lakes and streams in the surrounding ranges hold rainbows, brook trout and cutthroat, with kokanee, lake trout and the occasional grayling. Be ready to hike.
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