Tag Archive for: bighorn river summer fishing

It’s game on!  PMD’s finally are showing up in good numbers, at least below 3 Mile.  The fish are on them, but they are by no means easy.  Bring your best dry fly game and you will be rewarded with some big healthy fish.  We’re also seeing a good amount of Black Caddis, which should be a bigger deal once we get into the month of August. Read more...

The River is currently running at 2,200 cfs, which is considered low flow conditions for this time of year. Word on the street is that it could go even lower.  Water clarity remains excellent throughout most of the river, though anglers should be aware that there’s still a significant amount of moss present in the lower sections. Read more...

We’re starting to turn the corner toward productive Summer fishing the past few days.  Water temps are warming just a bit and the fish are ready for the oncoming bugs.  We’re seeing a good amount of PMD nymphs moving around, which tells us the main event is just around the corner!  Read more...

The Bighorn River is renowned for its prolific Pale Morning Dun Mayfly (PMD) hatches, which typically occur from late July to early August. During this time, anglers can witness a spectacular display of rising trout, eager to feast on these delectable insects. To maximize your success during this prime fishing period, it’s essential to have the right flies in your box.

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