North Platte River fishing
North Platte River
What's biting at North Platte River
Species commonly reported here -- tap any card for techniques, target seasons, and other waters where it's been caught.
Plan your trip down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max so trends jump out at a glance.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks. Hover any point for the full breakdown.
Nearby streamflow
USGS streamgauges within reach of North Platte River -- updated continuously from the National Water Information System.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan River At Walden | 37 cfs | → |
| North Platte River Near Northgate | 167 cfs | → |
| Illinois Creek Near Rand | 62 cfs | → |
| Laramie River Near Glendevey | 73 cfs | → |
| Encampment River Ab Hog Park Cr | 417 cfs | → |
| Fish Cr At Upper Sta Nr Steamboat Springs | 292 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest campgrounds, parks, boat launches, and reservoirs so a fishing run can grow into a weekend.
Campgrounds
- Cowdrey Lake Rec Site
- Sheep Mountain Rec Area
- North Sand Hills Rec Area
- North Sand Hills Campground
- North Sand Hills - Kremmling Rma
- North Sand Hills Rec Area Campsite
Boat launches
- Cowdrey Lake Rec Site Boat Ramp
- Cowdrey Lake Rec Site Boat Dock
- Teal Lake Boating Site
- Chambers Lake Boating Site
- Tombstone Nature Trail Routt County
- Bennett Creek Campground Boat Ramp
Points of interest
Paddle runs
- Roaring Fork (West Section Line Sec 28 T9n, R82w); Red Canyon (Nw1/4 Sec 5, T8n, R82w) To East Section Line Sec 34, T9n, R82w
- South Sec Line, Sec 2, T11n, R80w To Co/Wy Stateline
- Headwaters Of North, Middle And South Forks To Confluence Of South Fork With Encampment River
- Northgate Canyon
- Big Creek
Angling safety & ethics
- Know the regulations
- Check local fishing rules, seasons, size limits, and license requirements to ensure legal and sustainable angling.
- Handle fish responsibly
- Use wet hands, minimize air exposure, and release fish gently to improve survival rates when practicing catch-and-release.
- Choose the right gear
- Match your rod, line, and tackle to the species and conditions to increase success and reduce unnecessary harm to fish.
- Respect the waterway
- Avoid disturbing habitat, prevent bank erosion, and keep a safe distance from spawning areas to protect ecosystems.
- Keep it clean
- Pack out all line, hooks, bait containers, and trash. Discarded gear can injure wildlife and degrade waterways.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save North Platte River as a favorite, set a custom threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About North Platte River
What fish species are found at North Platte River?
Snoflo tracks the species commonly reported at North Platte River -- see the Fish Species panel above for the live list with images and links to per-species pages.
How fresh is the weather data on this page?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from the NOAA / yr.no public feeds. Streamflow data comes live from USGS streamgauges, also refreshed continuously.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed through the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this area, set a threshold (water temperature, streamflow, snowpack), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Do I need a fishing license?
Yes. Check your state agency's regulations for license requirements, seasons, size limits, and any waterbody-specific rules before fishing North Platte River.
How do I get to North Platte River?
Tap Open in map in the hero above to center the Snoflo interactive map on this area, or grab the coordinates from the location facts panel.
Other angling spots near here
Snoflo-tracked fishing areas within driving distance of North Platte River.