Wyoming

North Platte River below Pathfinder Reservoir

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  • Water temperature is unavailable.

Current Readings

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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 06636000 · Direct monitoring location

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Weather Near Gauge

Current Weather

Clear

Temperature

71°F

Feels like

62°F

Wind

12 mph S

Wind gust

13 mph

Current precipitation

0.00 in

Updated

Sep 4, 2026, 11:15 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

  • Sat 2 AM

    Clear

    Temp 69°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 15 mph

  • Sat 6 AM

    Clear

    Temp 67°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 16 mph

  • Sat 10 AM

    Overcast

    Temp 77°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 10 mph

  • Sat 2 PM

    Overcast

    Temp 86°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 15 mph

  • Sat 6 PM

    Clear

    Temp 84°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 12 mph

  • Sat 10 PM

    Clear

    Temp 73°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Wind 9 mph

Four-Day Forecast

  • Sat, Sep 5

    Overcast

    High 86°F / Low 67°F

    Chance 0%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 23 mph

  • Sun, Sep 6

    Drizzle

    High 85°F / Low 66°F

    Chance 13%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 23 mph

  • Mon, Sep 7

    Drizzle

    High 80°F / Low 59°F

    Chance 18%

    Precip 0.00 in

    Max gust 37 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

Historical Flow

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Fishing Overview

North Platte River below Pathfinder Reservoir (Fremont Canyon). Existing USGS 06636000 identity preserved. No current USGS instantaneous values; not remapped.

Fishery Profile

Documented species you may encounter at North Platte River.

High confidenceLast verified: Aug 20, 2026

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

Fishery overview

This existing public ID is the Fremont Canyon / Cardwell North Platte below Pathfinder Dam. USGS 06636000 currently has no instantaneous values, so StrikeTracks does not publish Monitoring-Backed conditions and does not remap to Alcova, Orin, Seminoe, Grey Reef, or Miracle Mile. PATH B static fishery remains. This Fremont Canyon / North Platte identity does not inherit Snake River or Green River cutthroat notes. Flow Context remains default-deny. Hatch Match remains unpublished for this identity after Option-B local-expert seasonal research. No two Pathfinder/Fremont Canyon independent closed calendars.

Target species

  • Brown Trout

    Salmo trutta

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Wild
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    WGFD Chapter 46 manages this water as a wild trout stream unless a current exception says otherwise. Confirm current WGFD Chapter 46 before fishing. North Platte below Pathfinder / Fremont Canyon (USGS 06636000, not currently live). Distinct from Miracle Mile and Grey Reef. Do not remap the station.

    Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department

  • Rainbow Trout

    Oncorhynchus mykiss

    Expectation
    Primary
    Population
    Unknown
    Native status
    introduced
    Confidence
    High confidence

    WGFD Chapter 46 manages this water as a wild trout stream unless a current exception says otherwise. Confirm current WGFD Chapter 46 before fishing. North Platte below Pathfinder / Fremont Canyon (USGS 06636000, not currently live). Distinct from Miracle Mile and Grey Reef. Do not remap the station.

    Source: Wyoming Game and Fish Department

Fishery characteristics

Composition
Wild
Great Lakes tributary
No
Flow regime
Mixed flow regime

North Platte tailwater in Fremont Canyon between Pathfinder Dam and Alcova Reservoir. Famous trout water whose historical USGS station is not currently live.

Best seasons

  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall

Common techniques

  • Dry flies
  • Fly fishing
  • Nymphing
  • Spinning
  • Streamers

Access and Public Fishing Rights

Public fishing is documented by WGFD public-access programs at Fremont Canyon / Cardwell. Catalog coordinates remain the historical USGS 06636000 point. This is not Grey Reef or Miracle Mile.

Stocking information

WGFD manages Fremont Canyon as a trophy trout tailwater. Confirm any current official stocking separately.

Official sources

WGFD Chapter 46 Area 5: from the vehicle bridge 0.8 mile below Pathfinder Dam downstream to Alcova Reservoir, the creel is one trout, all trout under 20 inches must be released, fishing is single-point barbless-hook artificial flies and lures only, and pegged attractors are prohibited. Do not apply Miracle Mile or Grey Reef exceptions to this ID. Do not remap 06636000 to 06642000, 06652000, 06630000, or Bureau of Reclamation Grey Reef outflow.

Hatch Match

No destination-specific hatch data is currently available.

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

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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

Verified access notes and official resources for North Platte River below Pathfinder Reservoir. This is StrikeTracks guidance — always confirm with official sources.

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