Fishing is really starting to pick up on the Bighorn. Flows are up to 3200 CFS as of this morning and the river remains nice and clear. It’s getting a bit busier out there, but still plenty of good spots to get into fish.
The Spring Baetis are starting to make a big appearance and we’re seeing more and more fish on them daily. Read more...
Recent colder weather reminds us that Spring in Montana can be cruel. It also can result in great fishing, which is where things are headed. The Spring Baetis are slowly growing in numbers and along with prevalent Midge hatches, it’s getting closer to one of our favorite dry fly seasons of the year. Read more...
Spring is finally here on the Bighorn. It’s getting busier out there but the fishing has been very solid. A bit more dry fly activity and great nymph fishing overall.
The Spring BWO’s are lingering around but haven’t really kicked off yet. I’d say another 10-14 days, but who knows. We just need water temps to jump a couple more degrees to the mid 40’s during the heat of the day and more bugs to get the fish looking at them. Read more...
The Bighorn continues to kick out great fishing as we enter Spring. A-3, 3-B, they’re all good sections to fish right now. There are a few more people around on the weekends and pretty quiet on the weekdays, but overall plenty of room to fish!
Not a lot has changed pattern wise. Read more...
It’s finally that time of year where we can get a pretty good read on how the Bighorn River will play out this year. Judging by our analysis of current snowpack and water levels in other basins, we’re on track for a similar water setup as 2020 – Low, clear, cold water for most of the season. Read more...
The Graveyard Midge was originated by our friend John Wood, who designed it specifically for Tailwater situations. It has become the new ‘go to’ Midge pupa for guides and anglers on the Bighorn River. The Bighorn can be tied in a multitude of color combinations and they all work! We have the Graveyard Midge available to purchase on our online store as well, for those non-tyers. Read more...
I guess Spring is here?.. The warm weather has brought folks out of the depths of winter and to the Bighorn. A bit busy for this time of year on the weekends, but we’re not complaining! Fishing has been pretty darn good if you’re in the right zones. Many of the fish are found in their normal winter spots, although the water is a bit warmer than normal for this time of year. Read more...
Between the wind and well, the wind, there’s been some small windows of opportunity on the Bighorn. Those who have made it down have had good things to say. Winter tailwater fishing at its’ finest right now.
Bighorn fish are eating well the entire span of the river, mainly subsurface. Read more...
This past Summer we fished with the crew from the New Fly Fisher and are proud to share the episode to you. Please be sure to follow @thenewflyfisher ‘s YouTube page as well. A big thanks to Mark Melnyk and crew.
We’re looking forward to another awesome Summer just like this past year! Read more...
If you can brave the temps right now, it’s worth coming down! The fishing this early winter has been excellent with a variety of fish from 12-24″ in the river and most importantly, they are willing to eat!
Water temps are in that high 30’s zone, so all the standard winter spots are producing. Read more...