Spring is finally here on the Bighorn. It’s getting busier out there but the fishing has been very solid. A bit more dry fly activity and great nymph fishing overall.
The Spring BWO’s are lingering around but haven’t really kicked off yet. I’d say another 10-14 days, but who knows. We just need water temps to jump a couple more degrees to the mid 40’s during the heat of the day and more bugs to get the fish looking at them. 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...
Between the wind and well, the wind, there’s been some small windows of opportunity on the Bighorn. Those who have made it down have had good things to say. Winter tailwater fishing at its’ finest right now.
Bighorn fish are eating well the entire span of the river, mainly subsurface. Read more...
Things are starting to look up on the Bighorn. Water clarity has increased dramatically over the past 5 or 6 days. There is some grass in the system, but not like it was a couple weeks ago. Fishing seems to be picking up as well!
This is the time the Bighorn if you’re a streamer junkie. Read more...
Not a whole lot of new things going on here. The wind finally looks like it’s going to take a break. This should be a good week to get out and fish!
Water visibility is still marginal, although we’ve lost a fair amount of the grass that was in the system. Read more...
We just had one of our earliest and most extreme cold snaps for the late Fall season. This is the true start of transition on the Bighorn and ultimately helps clean up the system. That being said, the grass is making its way out, but definitely presents some obstacles in angling. Read more...
Things are looking good on the Bighorn. The water clarity has dramatically improved over the past week. There is a bit of color, especially on the upper river, but once you get down below 3 Mile, clarity has been pretty good (3-4′) and will only improve with the cooler weather ahead of us. Read more...
Water conditions are prime on the Bighorn. Current flows are around 2500 CFS and should be there for quite some time, as our snowpack is diminishing. This is a good thing! We’re looking forward to a lower, normal water Summer for the first time in about 8 years. Current water temps are in the mid 40’s at the peak of mid day’s heat. Read more...
Hey guys, sorry for the delay. Our blog was down for almost a week, but hopefully most of you follow us on Instagram or Facebook, where I’ve been posting updates.
So, finally good news! Today the barriers were removed at Afterbay and Three Mile access points. Ok-A-Beh is still closed as well as the campgrounds. Read more...
We wanted to share the latest news with you guys on where we are at regarding COVID-19 and our State regulations. Yesterday, Governor Steve Bullock held a press conference regarding lifting of certain State mandated regulations. It is described as a ‘phased opening.’ There’s plenty of politics here and we’re not trying to get in the middle of them, but agree we can’t just open things overnight. Read more...