Bighorn River Fishing Update 9/12

Fishing remains pretty steady on the Bighorn despite the up and down weather.  Mornings have been typically slower and fishing picks up around 11 or so. The upper 3 has less drifting vegetation making it a cleaner option.  There are a few more folks taking advantage of it too.  Below 3 Mile, there is definitely some drifting grass, but if you keep your bugs clean, you’ll catch fish. Read more...

Bighorn River Update September 5

We just had a flow bump up to 3200 CFS a few days back.  It’s changed the river character a bit, especially with the addition of the grass growth.  Despite these changes, the majority of fish are willing to eat.  The unfortunate side is our hatches have waned and there is a fair amount of drifting vegetation below 3 Mile Access.  Read more...

Bighorn River Fishing Update 8/27

Fishing is plugging along for late Summer.  The bugs have been a little less inconsistent and it looks like the PMD’s might be on their way out.  There are still enough fish looking up to make a day out of it and the nymphing has had some great moments.  There is a some drifting vegetation below 3 Mile, so keep your bugs clean! Read more...

Bighorn River Fishing Update 8/22

The Bighorn is in prime shape right now.  Strong hatches of Black Caddis, PMD’s, Psuedos and a few Tan Caddis have kept the fish looking up throughout the day.  It’s been quite busy out here, but the fish don’t seem to mind!

Morning fishing has been fairly slow as the fish are awaiting the hatches, which occur around 11-dark.  Read more...

How To Row A Drift Boat

As most of you know, the Bighorn River is a very rower friendly river.  Throw a large population of anglers and traffic into the equation and there are some subjects you should be aware of.  In this video, our buddy Scott Barrus of Spinner Fall, does a phenomenal job of covering the basics of what anglers should be aware of when using a drift boat on the Bighorn River. Read more...

Bighorn River Update 8/11

Dry fly season is finally here!  We have a good mishmash of PMD’s, Black Caddis and even some Psuedos keeping fish looking up.  From sunrise to sunset, you can find fish on the surface.  There are an amazing amount of big fish in the system this season!

Nymphing has been excellent throughout the day.  Read more...

Bighorn River Fishing Update 7/30

Looks like it’s just starting to happen here on the Bighorn.  We’ve seen decent amounts of fish responding to Black Caddis and PMD’s the past couple days.  Expect it to get better and better each day.

If you’re searching for rising fish, we’re for sure seeing more fish in the late afternoon/evening hours.  Read more...

Bighorn River Fishing Update 7/23

It’s getting closer to ‘Go’ time on the Bighorn.  We’re seeing a few more PMD’s each day and a few Black Caddis.  The Summer crowd is here, but the fish are starting to eat big time!

The nymph bite has been steady throughout most of the day, but still a bit spot specific.  Read more...

Bighorn River Flow Update 7/13

We just got word last night that flows are on the drop.  The Bighorn will be dropping 250 CFS a day until it reaches 2600 CFS, which should be early next week.

Fishing is awesome right now!  Pretty much a subsurface deal, but PMD’s should be right around the corner.  Read more...

Bighorn River Fishing Update 7/10

Bighorn River flows are now down to 4500 CFS.  Not a lot has changed fishing wise.  If anything it’s starting to fish more like Summer and the bugs are right around the corner. Water temps have come up just a bit, which is what we’re looking forward to!

Same ol’ Sowbug/Scud/Worm program for nymphing.  Read more...