Montana Fly Fishing & Bird Hunting

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!

Fishing the best!

eaglenestlodge — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:31:16 +0000

Meals were quality and quantity. Fishing was the best ever at any lodge. Hosts were very warm and friendly with excellent sense of humor. Lodge was top notch! Brian R. Commack, NY. 7/10/10

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

Outstanding experience.

eaglenestlodge — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:33:31 +0000

The lodge itself is so comfortable and incredibly clean. After 6 years, I know what I am in store for. John and Rebecca, along with staff and guides have become more like friends. They make us feel so welcome and look for ways to take care of us. It is an outstanding experience. Paul P. Bainbridge Island, WA

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.

Great Guide & Chef

eaglenestlodge — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:35:08 +0000

Ryan Stefak was an outstanding young man and GREAT guide!

Sherri was a highlight as she is an excellent Chef!

The fly fishing, the guide, and John and Rebecca Shirley as hosts are the Best we’ve experienced any where!

Bill & Laurel H. Kingwood, TX

This place is easily the Lodge of the Year!

eaglenestlodge — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 20:38:32 +0000

Adam was patient, knowledgeable, fun, and easy going- a joy to be around on the river. The meals were AMAZING- some of the best meals I have EVER, EVER had. Salmon, lamb, beef tenderloin, pork, made to order breakfast- even the lunches on the river were excellent and well made.No recommendations- this place is easily Lodge of the Year! Lee S. Durham, NC