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...
Spring conditions are making their way to the Bighorn and many folks are coming out to take advantage. Overall the fishing has been pretty good, but not fantastic. The water temps are still very cold, so winter-like conditions are still abound. Avoid the weekends as the crowds are starting to show up. Read more...
Well, it’s almost here. Spring, that is. The boat ramps are clear(ish) and people are starting to come out of the woodwork to experience some pretty good fishing. The word on the Bighorn fish so far – less numbers, bigger fish. I’ll take that, and I think many of you will as well. Read more...
Spring is literally just around the corner. Make sure to get in on this deal! $99 boat rentals from now until April 15. This includes drop off and pick up of the boat as well as a shuttle for your vehicle. Limited to 1 boat per day per group. Read more...
Our #1 question and concern from this winter – What’s going on with the Bighorn and what are the flows going to be like this year??
As many of you know the last two years were record water years for the Bighorn and impacted the wade fishing windows, hatches, water clarity, and water temperatures just to name a few. Read more...
Talk about a ‘ghost town’. Fort Smith and the River are about as quiet as it gets. If you want solitude on the Bighorn, this is the time. The river is looking great and will be prime shape for our early Spring, whenever that happens. Read more...
It finally got cold, we got a bunch of snow. By far the largest snowfall amount we’ve seen this year, but doesn’t look like we’ll be dealing with that much longer.
The Winter crowds have slowed down, except on the warmer weekends. We’re open everyday 8 AM till at least noon or so. Read more...
Still in full winter mode on the Bighorn, but you wouldn’t believe it with the amount of people and nice weather around. Maybe consider staying away from the weekends if you want the Bighorn to yourself.. Waterfowl season just wrapped up (geese for another week) so that will take away some pressure as well. Read more...
We hope all of you are enjoying 2019 thus far, as we can hope for better things to come. At least we’re headed in the right direction. The water is finally clear, after fluctuations of green coming through, and the grass is gone! The recent cold snap kicked most of the anglers out of the area, but there are a handful around. Read more...
