The Bighorn River is a tailwater fishery that consists of near perfect trout habitat. Optimal water conditions created by Yellowtail Dam and Bighorn Lake provide anglers with exceptional angling opportunity throughout the year. These cold, clear nutrient rich flows being released from the bottom of the dam produce a thriving biomass of insects and crustaceans that allow Rainbow and Brown trout to grow to above average size and in an incredible abundance. This unique trout habitat provides anglers with an exceptional mix of dry fly, nymph and streamer fishing year round.
(Late March – Late May) Low flows and gin clear water. Abundant Midge and Baetis Hatches. Excellent Nymphing with Sowbugs, Scuds and Midges. Streamer activity can be somewhat inconsistent as water temps are generally at their lowest ranges of the year.
(Late March – Late May) Low flows and gin clear water. Abundant Midge and Baetis Hatches. Excellent Nymphing with Sowbugs, Scuds and Midges. Streamer activity can be somewhat inconsistent as water temps are generally at their lowest ranges of the year.
(June – Late August) If higher flows occur, it’s usually in late May – early July. The river is fishable the entire time. Peak nymphing with Worms and Sowbugs. Streamer fishing is excellent as well. July brings on the best and most consistent dry fly fishing of the year starting with PMD’s, Black Caddis, Tan Caddis, Tricos and excellent Hopper fishing.
(June – Late August) If higher flows occur, it’s usually in late May – early July. The river is fishable the entire time. Peak nymphing with Worms and Sowbugs. Streamer fishing is excellent as well. July brings on the best and most consistent dry fly fishing of the year starting with PMD’s, Black Caddis, Tan Caddis, Tricos and excellent Hopper fishing.
(September – Early November) Great technical dry fly fishing with Tricos and Psuedos. Terrestrial opportunities as well. This can be the time of year where there is some ‘vegetation’ in the water from summer grass growth. The traffic is gone by Mid October and weather is generally very comfortable.
(September – Early November) Great technical dry fly fishing with Tricos and Psuedos. Terrestrial opportunities as well. This can be the time of year where there is some ‘vegetation’ in the water from summer grass growth. The traffic is gone by Mid October and weather is generally very comfortable.
(November – February) The ‘Sleeper’ season of the Bighorn, although more folks are taking advantage of it. Excellent Baetis hatches in November and Streamer fishing is at its peak. Plenty of good weather throughout this season!
(November – February) The ‘Sleeper’ season of the Bighorn, although more folks are taking advantage of it. Excellent Baetis hatches in November and Streamer fishing is at its peak. Plenty of good weather throughout this season!
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