The spring transition is officially underway on the Bighorn River. While the first Baetis of the season are starting to show, rising fish are still rare, so keep your dry fly expectations tempered for now. It’s about to happen!
Nymphing remains the most productive method for finding consistent action in these tailwater conditions.
Spring has officially arrived on the Bighorn, and the river is responding with consistent fishing. For those looking to beat the April crowds, the window is wide open right now, with fishing very good particularly on the Upper 3-mile stretch and the lower river.
Flow Update: Dropping to 1500 cfs
The headline for the coming week is a shift in water management. Read more...
The calendar might still say March, but the river is already acting like it’s ready for the main event. Spring is officially just around the corner, and the Bighorn is responding with some of the most consistent action we’ve seen all year. Fishing has been very good on the upper 3 and the lower river stretches producing quality fish for those willing to deal with a bit of drifting vegetation. Read more...
The winter chill is finally losing its grip on the high plains, and spring is officially just around the corner on the Bighorn. For those of us who couldn’t wait for the thaw, the reward has been worth the numb fingers. Fishing has been very good across the system. The river is currently transitioning into its most productive Spring phase, offering that classic Bighorn consistency that keeps our reels screaming and the crowds thin. Read more...
Well, it happened. The lake turned over and the river is GREEN. Not terrible green, but it’s green! We’ll need some very cold nights to expedite the colored water coming through, so it might be a bit.
Despite all of that, our guides and local anglers are having good success. The streamer bite is still on and nymphing has been solid enough. Read more...
We might get lucky this year and have no lake turnover, which equates to no green river water! It’s getting late enough in the season, it should’ve happened by now, but strange things can happen. We’ll keep you posted!
Overall, fishing has been excellent. With the cooler, cloudy weather, the streamer bite has been really good. Read more...
The fishing is hanging in there and Fall is in full effect. It’s a great time to visit the Bighorn, especially if you like a little solitude!
It’s mostly a nymph and Streamer deal at the moment, but it’s been good. Big Orange Scuds, Sows (tailwaters/carpets), and various little perdigons are getting fish in the net. Read more...
We’re getting into transition mode which is typical for this time of season. The Summer hatches of Caddis are winding down and each day has been a bit different, but Fishing has been very solid overall. We’ve resorted to mainly nymphing and streamer fishing, but there are still a handful of fish rising. Read more...
Fall is quickly approaching the Bighorn Valley. The mornings are cooler, making the morning fishing a bit slower, so don’t rush getting out on the water. The big crowds have let up a bit as the whole river is fishing well and pressure has dispersed. It appears as our Caddis are becoming a bit more sporadic and we’re still waiting on Tricos. Read more...
What a great Summer season it’s been and it’s not over yet! We’re rolling into the month of September strong – Caddis are very abundant throughout the whole system. We’re seeing the largest bug activity on the upper 6 miles or so of the river. The river is staying clear and cool, which the Bighorn trout are really liking! Read more...