Tag Archive for: big horn river fly fishing

Sowbugs have no doubt become maybe the most abundant food source underneath the surface for Bighorn trout.  We’ve come quite a ways from the Ray Charles, although still a very effective fly.  There’s no doubt this year with a few less fish in the river,  the fish will be more selective and having a range of different patterns will be a must.   Read more...

Happy Independence Day everyone!

We’ll just get to the point….fishing is good right now on the Bighorn.  With flows at 8,500 and river temps at a perfect 55 degrees the fish are active and feeding.  Our guide reports are good numbers of healthy fish in the nets daily.  AND THERE IS NO ONE HERE!!!  Read more...

Things are shaping up great for the Bighorn.  Flows are on the drop again and water temps are still prime, but not getting too warm like last year.  The river is scheduled to be at 8500 CFS by the end of today and should sit there for the weekend.  We’re not sure what happens next, but as inflows to the lake drop, our section will drop as well. Read more...