Fly Fishing the Miracle Mile on the North Platte River

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Trent Tatum. Fly Fishing the Miracle Mile on the North Platte River

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Miracle Mile (North Platte River, Central Wyoming)

Location: Central Wyoming, 59 miles from Casper, and 50 miles from Rawlins. The closest airport is in Casper (Natrona County International Airport). There are no paved roads directly accessing the Mile. Travel is dependent upon the weather and season. It is essential to use good judgment when traveling to this part of Wyoming.

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was added in 1951 to serve as an afterbay dam for power production. An inherent part of the Reclamation Act of 1902, these water projects were essential in providing sustainability to the arid lands of the American West. Due to its location and design, the Mile is one of the largest stretches of public water on the North Platte. The river is completely accessible through Bureau of Reclamation land.

Despite its name, the Miracle Mile is substantially longer. This section of the North Platte fluctuates in length from about 5 to 8 miles, depending on the level of Pathfinder. Nestled between the Seminoe and Pedros Mountains, the Miracle Mile boasts a dynamic range of water—steep canyon walls, large boulders, and pocket water to classic riffle runs. Flows can range from 500-3,000 cfs during an average year, but can exceed 10,000 cfs in years with abundant snowpack. This

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