Monthly Archives: July 2010
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 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
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. Granite Bay, CA 7/9/10
Fishing the best!
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