Flows are holding steady at 1,500 cfs, and the summer rhythm on the Bighorn is getting stronger by the day. As an update to our last report, the bug life is really starting to expand down in the 3-to-B section.
We are seeing more and more black caddis filling out the water, alongside an increasing presence of tan caddis and PMDs beginning to show up.
If you caught our last report, you know the Bighorn was starting to turn a corner—and we are happy to share that the momentum is continuing right into a true, classic Bighorn summer. Flows are holding steady at 1,500 cfs, and the river is fishing the way we love to see it.
The Bighorn is settling into its classic mid-summer rhythm, holding steady at 1,500 cfs. If the past few weeks felt a little tight, you’ll be pleased to hear that the river is finally turning a corner. We are seeing that familiar “Bighorn magic” return, and the fishing is shaping up to be just like what we’ve all grown to love about summers on this river. Read more...
The Bighorn River is currently in fantastic shape, with flows holding steady at a very manageable 1,500 CFS. Water clarity is excellent across the board, providing ideal conditions for anglers. You will encounter a bit of moss below the 3-Mile access point, but it is easily manageable and shouldn’t deter you from working those lower stretches.
The Bighorn River in Montana is currently fishing with consistent, stabilized conditions. Flows are hovering around 1,500 CFS, a level that is expected to hold steady for the foreseeable future. With the BOR maintaining stable releases, water clarity is excellent, but there is a bit of drifting moss below 3 Mile.
The Bighorn River is currently in a resilient spring rhythm, with flows still at approximately 1,500 cfs. The water remains exceptionally clear, and this stability is expected to hold for the foreseeable future.
While the low, clear conditions and the popularity of the season make for a technical challenge, they also offer a rewarding experience for those who adapt.
The Bighorn River is currently in a resilient spring rhythm, with flows holding steady at approximately 1,500 cfs. The river remains exceptionally clear, and these stable flows are expected to hold for the foreseeable future. However, this popularity means the water is currently quite busy; with anglers concentrated in the prime sections and runs, we ask that everyone remains considerate and practices good river etiquette.