The Bighorn River, Montana, has always been an approachable, consistent and easy to read river for most anglers. But sometimes a curveball is thrown, and the Bighorn has certainly been representative of that over the past few years. From dramatic water level fluctuations to earlier insect hatches, the river is demanding adaptation from even the most seasoned anglers. Read more...
NOW HIRING FOR THE 2023 SEASON: The Retail Sales Associate/Apprentice Guide
The Bighorn Angler is the premier fly shop, lodge, and guide service on the legendary Bighorn River located in Fort Smith Montana and is seeking a knowledgeable, passionate fly fisher with the desire to provide our patrons with a world class experience. Read more...
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...
NOW HIRING FOR THE 2022 SEASON: The Retail Sales Associate – Fly Shop Lead is a knowledgeable fly fisher, with a passion for fly fishing gear and the desire to provide Bighorn Angler patrons with a world class experience.
The Bighorn Angler is a fly shop and lodge located on the Bighorn River in Fort Smith, Montana. 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...
We just received our big hat order for the year and have all kinds to fit your style. Check out our main HAT page to order one now! Read more...
We always look forward to late Spring in the Bighorn Valley for one thing – Awesome Carp fishing. Yes, you read that right. Carp fishing on Bighorn lake is one of the most unique experiences one can have in the world of fly fishing. If you want to test your casting and fish hunting ability, this is where you need to be. Read more...
Switching things up a bit, here’s a pretty cool piece on Custer’s Last Stand back in 1876. If you haven’t had the chance to visit the Little Bighorn Battlefield, try to make time for it on your next trip. It’s well worth the trip and is just under an hour from the shop. Read more...
About an hour ago, we received this notice from the Bighorn River Alliance via National Park Service. It looks like it’s going to be a bit before things are up and running again on the Bighorn. State FAS sites (Bighorn, Mallards, 2 Leggins) are still open for the time being to Big Horn County residents. Read more...
We consider Mid March – May as ‘Spring’ on the Bighorn. The river behaves a lot different than the Summer months. Water temps are cooler, days are a bit shorter and often times we deal with colder weather. To be a successful angler, sometimes you must break the rules and old habits. Read more...