What special fishing regulations apply at Grey Reef tailwater on the North Platte River?

Grey Reef tailwater on the North Platte River carries 3 special-regulation overlays that override Wyoming's statewide 2026 rules, covering Rainbow trout and Brown trout. One of them reads: "Trout 6 / day combined; brown trout 1 / day with 20 in min TROPHY MANAGEMENT; rainbow trout 1 / day with 20 in min TROPHY MANAGEMENT — 8-10 lb fish landed annually on the Grey Reef tailwater (one of country's premier wild trout tailwaters)." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Grey Reef tailwater on the North Platte River?

Yes. Grey Reef tailwater on the North Platte River is in Wyoming, so a valid Wyoming fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Grey Reef tailwater; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Wyoming rules.

Do Grey Reef tailwater on the North Platte River's special rules replace Wyoming's statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. Wyoming's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Grey Reef tailwater by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.

Which species have special rules on Grey Reef tailwater?

Rainbow trout and Brown trout have a water-body-specific rule on Grey Reef tailwater on the North Platte River, each linking to its full Wyoming regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Wyoming limits.

2026 regulation year

Grey Reef tailwater on the North Platte River 2026 — Wyoming Fishing Regulations

Wyoming statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated May 30, 2026

Grey Reef tailwater on the North Platte River carries 3 special-regulation overlays on top of Wyoming's 2026 fishing rules — covering Rainbow trout, Brown trout. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

Trout 6 / day combined; brown trout 1 / day with 20 in min TROPHY MANAGEMENT; rainbow trout 1 / day with 20 in min TROPHY MANAGEMENT — 8-10 lb fish landed annually on the Grey Reef tailwater (one of country's premier wild trout tailwaters)
Source: Wyoming special-water list

Per-species rules on Grey Reef tailwater on the North Platte River

Rainbow trout regulations →
Trout 6 / day combined; rainbow trout 1 / day with 20 in min TROPHY MANAGEMENT; brown trout 1 / day with 20 in min TROPHY MANAGEMENT — 8-10 lb fish landed annually
Brown trout regulations →
Trout 6 / day combined; brown trout 1 / day with 20 in min TROPHY MANAGEMENT; 5-10 lb fish routinely with 12+ lb fish landed annually

Official source

Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD) publishes the authoritative 2026 Wyoming fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.

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Emergency-order channel

In-season closures, slot-limit changes, and run-count-driven harvest pauses are posted to Wyoming Game and Fish Department's emergency-order feed — check it before any Wyoming trip during the active season.

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Frequently asked questions

What special fishing regulations apply at Grey Reef tailwater on the North Platte River?: Grey Reef tailwater on the North Platte River carries 3 special-regulation overlays that override Wyoming's statewide 2026 rules, covering Rainbow trout and Brown trout. One of them reads: "Trout 6 / day combined; brown trout 1 / day with 20 in min TROPHY MANAGEMENT; rainbow trout 1 / day with 20 in min TROPHY MANAGEMENT — 8-10 lb fish landed annually on the Grey Reef tailwater (one of country's premier wild trout tailwaters)." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Grey Reef tailwater on the North Platte River?: Yes. Grey Reef tailwater on the North Platte River is in Wyoming, so a valid Wyoming fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Wyoming Game and Fish Department (WGFD). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Grey Reef tailwater; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Wyoming rules.
Do Grey Reef tailwater on the North Platte River's special rules replace Wyoming's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. Wyoming's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Grey Reef tailwater by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
Which species have special rules on Grey Reef tailwater?: Rainbow trout and Brown trout have a water-body-specific rule on Grey Reef tailwater on the North Platte River, each linking to its full Wyoming regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Wyoming limits.

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