North Platte River
The North Platte is a major tributary of the Platte River. It runs through Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska.
River facts
| Length | 716 miles |
|---|---|
| Flows through | Colorado, Wyoming and Nebraska |
| Fish | Rainbow trout and other sport fish |
The upper river is popular for rafting and fly fishing. Seminoe Dam forms Seminoe Reservoir, and the river is joined by the Sweetwater River in Pathfinder Reservoir. Alcova Reservoir lies farther downstream.
Listed fish are the species named for the river on its Wikipedia page. Check the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for river-specific regulations before you fish.
Boat ramps and launches
Orange dots on the map. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps. Public ramps and launches along the North Platte River in Pennsylvania, from OpenStreetMap. The list may be incomplete, so check the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for current access.
- Boat ramp Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Hack's Tackle & Outfitters, 17.1 mi
- Don Johnson Boat Ramp Nearest bait shop: Hack's Tackle & Outfitters, 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp Unnamed in OpenStreetMap Nearest bait shop: Hack's Tackle & Outfitters, 9.6 mi
- Boat ramp Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Gray Reef Dam boat launch
- Lusby Boat Ramp
- Boat ramp Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
- Boat ramp near Green Acres Trailer Court Unnamed in OpenStreetMap
Closest bait shops
Blue squares on the map. Tap a name to open the shop's website, or its location in Google Maps if it has none listed. Bait and tackle shops closest to the river's ramps, from OpenStreetMap. Call ahead for hours and live bait.
- Hack's Tackle & Outfitters 407 North 1st Street, Saratoga +1-307-326-9823
Lakes and flowages on the North Platte River
Lakes in our guide on or connected to this river:
Source: North Platte River (Wikipedia)