Wyoming
North Platte River below Pathfinder Reservoir
Location Snapshot
North Platte River below Pathfinder Reservoir flows through the Fremont Canyon reach between Pathfinder and Alcova reservoirs in central Wyoming. Brown and rainbow trout define this cold tailwater fishery, with deep canyon water and rocky river structure creating a setting distinct from both adjoining reservoirs.
Current River Rating
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Timing Outlook
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Why
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Cautions
- Water temperature is unavailable.
Current Readings
- Flow
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- Gage Height
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- Latest current reading
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 06636000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
58°F
Feels like
51°F
Wind
9 mph SW
Wind gust
11 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 7:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 8 PM
Clear
Temp 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 11 mph
Wed 12 AM
Clear
Temp 54°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 12 mph
Wed 4 AM
Overcast
Temp 50°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Wed 8 AM
Overcast
Temp 50°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 10 mph
Wed 12 PM
Mostly clear
Temp 63°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Wed 4 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 70°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 13 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Partly cloudy
High 67°F / Low 46°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 28 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 70°F / Low 49°F
Chance 3%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 20 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 67°F / Low 53°F
Chance 18%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 33 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 60°F / Low 49°F
Chance 18%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 46 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
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Fishing Overview
Wild brown and rainbow trout are in the North Platte River below Pathfinder Reservoir.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at North Platte River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Parachute-style dryGeneral attractor dry family — not a claim that a named mayfly is hatching.
- Pheasant-tail-style nymphGeneral nymph family for trout rivers without destination hatch timing.
- Elk-hair-style dryGeneral dry/attractor family. Pattern choice only — not a report that caddis are hatching.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral streamer family. Not a forage or insect Hatch event.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Natrona, Wyoming
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Natrona
Management Category
Wild trout river
Regulation Scope
North Platte River below Pathfinder Reservoir / Fremont Canyon.
Regulation Summary
North Platte below Pathfinder: WGFD Area 5 Fremont Canyon trophy-trout exception. Historical USGS 06636000 is preserved and is not live. Confirm current Chapter 46.
Target Species
brown-trout, rainbow-trout
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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