| Another Great Season on the North Platte |
Hello folks and thanks for visiting my web-site. The 2008 season should be a great one. The above average snow-pack and mild temperatures should help maintain a slow run-off and we should have plenty of water to float all season. Our river trips will take you through a canyon unlike any other with its stunning views of steep cliffs and grassy hillsides. In addition to the amazing scenery on the Upper North Platte we'll see an abundance of wildlife. The variety of animals we encounter range from Elk and Moose, to Mink running along the river’s edge, and a wide variety of Predatory Birds and waterfowl. Whether you are looking to fish for trophy trout or to experience some of the most amazing scenery we welcome you to the Upper North Platte River. Both the Encampment and Upper North Platte drainages begin in Colorado. The Encampment drains the backside of Steamboat Springs then enters the North Platte 15 miles above the town of Saratoga Wyoming. The Upper North Platte begins in Walden with it's head-waters beginning on the west side of Cameron Pass (west of Ft. Collins), the north side of Willow Creek Pass (north of Winter Park), and the east side of Rabbit Ears Pass (south-east of Steamboat Springs). We will be guiding the Upper North Platte beginning May 29th. Put-ins will be 6- mile Gap and Prospect Creek with take-outs at Bennett Peak. The 6-mile float is 25 miles and offers the best way to see the Upper North Platte River. The Prospect Creek trip is 17 miles and allows us to work over the water a bit more than the 6-mile trip. Once the water drops below 500csf we will be guiding 6- mile gap to Prospect Creek... a 9 mile float we will work until the water drops below 250csf. When the water drops below 250csf we will fish the waters around the town of Saratoga Wyoming. We have stretches from 4 miles to 12 miles that we can fish close to town. We will also be fishing the Encampment River as long as conditions allow and this will be around 800csf to 120csf. This river usually is too low to float by July 7th but may hold out until the middle of July. After the water drops below 120csf then the upper 15 miles of the river become accessible to wading. This is some of the best water Wyoming has to offer. Hatches of bugs are prolific all summer long and the dry fly fishing is fantastic all day long for those who like to hike. There is a 2 mile stretch that has some deep runs for nymphing along with dry fly opportunities for those who don't like hiking too far. July and August are great times for family outings in the Snowy Range. The mountain lakes are easily accessed and offer countless brook and rainbow trout. This is a great place to introduce the mountains, fishing, and outdoors to the kids. Because of the elevation temperatures are always mild and offer a great way to beat the dog days of summer. We offer a shore lunch with this trip and bring along a grill to cook some fresh caught trout. We also pack hot dogs and burgers just in case. We have the best work ethic up and down this river... from the WY/CO border to Casper. We offer the best the best trips because we fish the entire river. We know when and where to fish to give you the best fishing experience. We like to be the first on the water and the last to take out. We know how to get you the best runs, holes, pods of fish and have them to yourself. We are diverse and know how to introduce the sport to beginners as well as matching wits with the sports most experienced. We want you to fish with us for years to come and are looking for anglers who take one trip a year to those who like to take several trips a year. We can offer you a different experience 10 months of the year. We want to build a relationship with our clients and create a family as opposed to just a client list. We feel strongly that it is our responsibility to be mindful of the environment and we are continuously looking for ways to increase our participation in sound resource management and protection. We have a self imposed policy limiting the number of guided fishing trips to no more than two fishing boats on any section of the river per day. We are on the side of the fish. This is intended primarily to reduce pressure on the fishery while also allowing our guests a unique angling experience. It is our dedication to protect this magnificent fishery through responsible use that makes us a unique company. |
Hookin' Fish and Catchin' Memories with Rob Peddie
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