Spring is crawling in slowly to our region. Water temps are still well below where they normally are for this time of year, but we don’t have the higher flows (8K +) we saw the previous few Springs, so it’s a bit of a tradeoff. Overall fishing has been a bit off and on. Read more...
Flows came up a bit the past couple days and we’re now at 3500 cfs. As expected, water temps dipped a bit more but the fish continue to look up. It’s getting busier out there and the traffic is spread out. It’s still fishing a little spotty overall, but it’s good once you find them. Read more...
It’s just about there! I know I keep saying this every week, but it really is this time. We had a couple really solid days this past week with good amounts of fish looking up for Baetis. Fishing overall was pretty solid this past week and will continue to get better when (if) the water starts warming up. Read more...
Anglers and guides on the Bighorn look forward to the excellent Spring emergences of Baetis as it is the first hatch to get our fish on the heavy feed. We are on the path for a normal Spring season with low, clear water and excellent hatches soon to come. In the past week, our Bighorn trout have really become aware of the abundant Baetis nymphs in the late mornings and afternoons and are now a ‘must have’ pattern on your nymph rig. Read more...
There is still some time to go as far gathering our Spring water content in the Bighorn Valley. Currently, the Bighorn River System snowpack is at 97% of normal. This is the number we like to see! On the upper drainages (Wyoming), we’re sitting just above normal. Late season precipitation can all change these, but we are looking really good at the moment. Read more...
We’re just about there folks. Increasing numbers of Baetis are abound and a few more fish are looking up. Water temps are still cooler than normal for this time of year, but the fish are ready to transition into Spring mode. Any day now!
On another positive note, we are still on track for a NORMAL WATER YEAR! Read more...
Things have quieted down a bit this past week. There are still a handful of folks around, but it will be ramping up here in about a week. Fishing remains solid, and right now is a matter of finding the fish vs. pattern selection. We had a slight bump in water a few days back and water temps dropped just a bit, keeping our fish in the slower winter-like runs. Read more...
We’ve expanded our fly selection this year to include many custom Sowbug imitations you won’t find anywhere! We have plenty of inventory in the shop as well as our online store. Read more...
Spring conditions have settled in here on the Bighorn. Lots of people are taking advantage of the great early season Spring fishing we have. Stay away from Friday-Sunday if you don’t like people! Depending on who you talk to, the fishing is anywhere from tough to fantastic. Book a trip with us and you will have a shot at the later. Read more...
Have an upcoming trip to the Bighorn? Want the hottest new fly patterns? Here at the Bighorn Angler we are in tune with the best patterns you need for a successful day of fishing. Let us customize a selection for you. 10 flies? 100 flies? No minimums! Just provide us with a little info on when you are visiting and methods of fishing you prefer and we’ll gladly help you out! Read more...