We’re nearing the end of Summer and the Bighorn continues to kick out some solid fishing. Water temps are reaching into the low 60’s, so please be careful handling fish and keep them wet!
The Tricos are fairly thick most days and fish are on them, but not in huge numbers yet. Read more...
We had a recent cooldown in weather, which put the bugs off a bit, but that didn’t keep the fish from gorging underneath! The hatches kicked back into gear yesterday and fishing has been outstanding this Summer.
We’re still seeing localized hatches of PMD’s. Black Caddis are strong and we’re seeing good numbers of big Tan Caddis below 3 Mile. Read more...
Fishing has been HOT here on the Bighorn. PMD’s, Black Caddis and a few Tan Caddis are keeping the Bighorn fish interested up top and underneath. It’s been a bit busier than usual, so be considerate of other anglers out there!
The upper 3 miles has the most consistent hatch activity from about 11:00 AM till dark. Read more...
It is fully game on! PMD’s and Caddis have exploded the past few days. Water temps remain in the low to upper 50’s (depending on the time of the day). Dries, Nymphs, Streamers, it’s about as good as Summer fishing gets right now! No hoot owl restrictions for us!
We’re seeing a couple good windows throughout the river about 9-10 AM and then again late afternoon. Read more...
It’s game on here on the Bighorn! PMD’s showed up big time with the heat wave that hit us. However you want to catch them (Dries, nymphs, streamers) this is the time!
We’re seeing good numbers of fish up on PMD’s, which is a bit early this year, but we’ll take it. Read more...
It looks like Summer is officially here! Flows are currently at 4000 cfs and talk of dropping to 3500 is a probability. The river remains gin clear with some drifting moss below 3 Mile. The fishing has been very steady this past week and we are impressed with the size and quantity of big fish in the system! Read more...
Bighorn River flows are stable at 5000 cfs. The river is super clear, but there is some drifting junk below 3 Mile. There are still plenty of wade options at this flow. Most importantly, fish are happy and eating well!
Sowbugs and little Baetis nymphs and Perdigons are the name of the game right now for bobber fishing. Read more...
Flows have stabilized right around 4500 CFS and the fish seem to be liking it!
The Baetis showed up big time in the cloudy weather yesterday and fish were looking up later afternoon. We’ll see what the sunny days bring, but the hatch should keep getting better and better!
Nymphing has been rock solid out of the gate in the morning. Read more...
We just got news that flows are on the drop according to the Bighorn River Alliance. Flows will be at 5000 cfs today and 4500 by tomorrow. This means great news for Spring dry fly fishing and more wade fishing spots!
If you haven’t made a reservation for a Spring trip, we do have a few slots still open. Read more...
Looks like flows are scheduled to drop to 5500 CFS by Monday afternoon. From that point, we’ll see, but should keep on the drop. Fishing has been very very good lately with lots of happy anglers out there!
The Baetis are starting to show up and some days we’re finding fish up in the afternoons and evenings. Read more...