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Bighorn River Fishing Report

Current Report
Flows are down to 5,200 cfs at this time. The flows may fall slightly through the week.
Special Report
Wade fishing is once again quite possible!
One-Week Fishing Forecast
Will be in the lower 80s on Tuesday and Wednesday with a slight chance of thunder storms. Gets into the low 90s through the rest of the week.
Hot Fly [...]

Fantastic July Fishing on the Bighorn River

Tim and his 12 year old son Brian who caught this 24 1/2″ Rainbow July 9, 2010.  Way to go Brian.  See you next year!

The Fishing was Amazing!

The guides had an excellent attitude and knowledge. extremely helpful and really cared about us catching fish and enjoying ourselves.   The best food we have had for a long time. The fishing was amazing, the lodge was amazing, the food was amazing, the guides were amazing, and it was an amazing family trip.  Cameron N.  [...]

Father & Son Fishing Trip – June 2010

June Fishing on the Big Horn River – Fishing is HOT HOT HOT!

June has been fantastic fishing!  Water is warming up.  Hoppers are on the way!

Bighorn River Fishing Report

Flows are 10,000 CFS.  Water temp is around 50 degrees.  Fishing is RED HOT!   Come visit!  Hoppers are on the way.

A little rainy, but great fishing.

Bighorn River Fishing Report

Current Report
Flows should remain steady at 9,500 cfs through the week. Fishing has been good on the upper 13 miles. Water clarity is very good.  With the high flows, wading is pretty much out of the question. 
Hot Fly Patterns
Worm patterns are doing very well, in the wire variation as well as the San Juans. [...]

May Fishing on the Bighorn River.

Bighorn River Fishing Report

Current Report
Flows have increased to 9500 CFS. However, fishing remains good. Nymphing will be the way to go, as top water fishing will be greatly diminshed. Think heavy rigs with aquatic worm patterns followed by midges and sowbugs.
One-Week Fishing Forecast
NOAA forecasts that temperatures will be going up into the mid 70s and lower 80s throughout [...]