North Platte River

From Casper to the east

The North Platte is a big river, covering lots of territory and diversity in Wyoming. There are quite a few public access points to the river. Be sure to pick up a current Wyoming fishing regulations book, or check locally for regs.

We have listed 6 access points for you here.  All are identified by number on the map at the bottom of this page. There are also several parks in Casper which have public fishing access.

Stream flow information can be found on the Reports page.

Key:

• Fish: B, R, C, W, Cat   for Browns, Rainbows, Cutthroats, Walleye, Catfish
• Facilities: T, Camp  for Toilets, Camping
• Number (1) corresponds to location on map 

Edness K. Wilkins Sate Park (11)

• Go east from Casper on US 20/26 for six miles
• Fish: R, C, Cat, B
• Facilities:  T
• More info on Wilkins State Park website

PP&L (1)

• Go east from Glenrock on Cnty Rd 27; turn east on power plant road, Cnty 27
• Fish: R, Cat, B
• Facilities:  T, Camp

Bixby (2)

• Go east from Glenrock on Cnty Rd 27 for 13 miles
• Fish: B, R, Cat
• Facilities: T, Camp 

Douglas (3)

• Access in Douglas at West Yellowstone St Bridge

• Fish: B, R, Cat

• Facilities: T, Camp

South Douglas (3)

• Go west from Douglas on US 26/20 for 1.5 miles; turn south on WY 94; several accesses

• Fish: B, Cat

• Facilities: T

Glendo (4)

• Go southeast from Glendo on Cnty Rd 17 for 7 miles. Fishing is below the dam
• More info on the site for Glendo Reservoir 
• Fish: Cat, B, R
• Facilities: T, Camp