Gray Reef, a mere 45 minutes from Casper is similar to the Miracle Mile in several important features and dissimilar in several important features. First the similarities: Gray Reef, like the Miracle Mile, is tailwater fishing (meaning it is downstream from a dam). It is also home to the same football-sized rainbows and browns as the Miracle Mile.
Now differences: Flows in Gray Reef are much more constant than in the Miracle Mile (meaning dry-fly anglers of all abilities, but especially beginners, will have more success at Gray Reef). The Miracle Mile is a great walk-and-wade stretch. Because it crosses much private property – we’re in ranch land here – where it is illegal to drop anchor or walk on the streambed, Gray Reef is best fished by boat. Lastly, and perhaps most importantly when looking to create that River-Runs-Through-It feeling, Gray Reef, despite its proximity to Casper, is less dotted with flicking fly rods than the Miracle Mile. And that means more solitude … and more fish for you.
Gray Reef Reservoir, Casper
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Updated:
Sep 02, 2011
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