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Bighorn River Fishing Report

eaglenestlodge — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:28:52 +0000

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 Patterns
Soft hackle Ray Charles have been doing well in gray and pink size 16 – 18. Try the sowbug patterns in a soft hackle too in similar colors and sizes. Worm patterns are still strong, in the wire variation as well as the San Juans. Use sizes 4 to 8 in red, orange. Don’t forget your split shot, you’ll need it. 2 or 3 BBs or a single 3/0 should suffice.

River Flows
5,200 cfs @ Ft. Smith (Afterbay)

Water Temperature
Ranging from high 40’s to lower 50’s depending on releases

Fantastic July Fishing on the Bighorn River

eaglenestlodge — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:23:51 +0000

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!

eaglenestlodge — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 20:31:24 +0000

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. Granite Bay, CA 7/9/10

Father & Son Fishing Trip – June 2010

eaglenestlodge — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:08:36 +0000

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

eaglenestlodge — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:28:35 +0000

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

Bighorn River Fishing Report

eaglenestlodge — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:23:40 +0000

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.

eaglenestlodge — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 19:02:24 +0000

Bighorn River Fishing Report

eaglenestlodge — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 21:59:33 +0000

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. Use sizes 2 or 4 in red, orange, and two tones. Sow bugs have been working very well as a trailing fly. Use Firebead sowbugs or Steve’s sowbug in sizes 16 and 18. Some midge patterns will probably still be working as well, such as rootbeer or zebra midges in 16 and 18s. Don’t forget your split shot, you’ll need it. 2 or 3 BBs or a single 3/0 should suffice.

River Flows
9,500 cfs

May Fishing on the Bighorn River.

eaglenestlodge — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 19:39:01 +0000

Bighorn River Fishing Report

eaglenestlodge — Fri, 28 May 2010 20:19:46 +0000

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 the week with chances of rain possible.

Hot Fly Patterns
The worm patters will be making a come back. Wire worms and San Juans in reds, two tones and even pinks (sz 4-6). Midge patterns in cream, root beer and olive are picking up lots of fish, too. The usual Ray Charles (plain and soft hackle) in pink or gray (14-16), orange, tan, grey, or pink fire bead soft hackle sowbugs in (14 and 16) scuds in orange or pink (14-16). Egg patterns in Chartreuse or Orange may also still be working (6-8).

River Flows
9500 CFS

Water Temperature
44 degrees at 3 Mile 45 degrees at St. Xavier