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There are many fishing areas within the Platte River Basin that are widely known and receive a large amount of recreational visitation. One example of this is the “Miracle Mile” on the North Platte River, a 5.5 mile river reach between Kortes Dam and Pathfinder Reservoir. There are also several tributary streams within the Platte River Basin that are popular fishing destinations. The following table presents the number of angler days per year along the North Platte River within the Pathfinder to Guernsey subbasin. The number of angler days represent the combined time spent at lakes and streams and reflect the importance of fishing in many areas within the Platte River Drainage.
Recreational opportunities for fishing are greatest in the Upper Platte River Basin and, in particular, the Above Pathfinder and Pathfinder to Guernsey subbasins. The Upper and Lower Laramie subbasins and the Upper South Platte subbasin also provide good recreational fishing opportunities. To view a map of the fishing access points located in the Pathfinder to Guernsey subbasin click here.
Summary of average angler days in the Pathfinder to Guernsey subbasin
Subbasin/Tributary |
Angler days/year |
Dave Johnson Power Plant to Glendo Dam |
60,815 |
Pathfinder Dam to Alcova |
49,670 |
Alcova Dam to Dave Johnson Power Plant |
15,947 |
North Slope Laramie Range |
7,500 |
Sage Creek Drainage |
3,091 |
Bates Hole |
2,365 |
Glendo Dam to Guernsey Dam |
1,713 |
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