North Platte River-Big Muddy Bridge

Open year round

Please review the general regulations. Access limited to OSLI lands. Access road and parking area are not plowed in winter. No overnight camping. No fires.

Fishing, Floating

Comfort Station, Parking, Primitive Boat Launch

Parking area provides access to adjacent state (OSLI) land.

1.3

Casper Regional Office
3030 Energy Lane
Casper, WY 82604

(307) 473-3400

Commonly Found Species

Big and Trophy Game in this Area
Below are specific Big and Trophy Game species commonly found within this River area.
None
Fish Species in this Area
Below are specific Fish species commonly found within this River area.
  • Brown Trout
  • Green Sunfish
  • Largemouth Bass
  • Rainbow Trout
  • Stonecat
Small game and Birds in this Area
Below are specific Small game species commonly found within this River area.
None
Approximately 13 miles east of Casper, the Wyoming Game and Fish Commission hold an easement on 1.3 acres of OSLI land that comprises the North Platte River – Big Muddy Bridge Public Access Area. This PAA features an extensive parking area for vehicles and boat trailers, a modern comfort station, and a primitive boat ramp. The parking area also serves as a legal access point to hundreds of acres of surrounding OSLI land. The river provides quality fishing year-round for rainbow and brown trout, as well as waterfowl hunting opportunities. No camping or fires allowed. WGFD does not plow the parking area in the winter.