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Bighorn River Flows increase to 5,000 CFS

By eaglenestlodge | Published May 13, 2010

Flows increase to 5,000cfs for the weekend

May-5-2010_SWE

As we were expecting, this just arrived from Reclamation:

“We will be increasing our river releases from the Yellowtail Afterbay Dam by an additional 500 cfs at 4:00 pm today and another 500 cfs at 8:00 am tomorrow morning. This will bring our total release to the
river to 5,000 cfs for the weekend. Why the change? The storms that finished up last night were a real difference maker for the basin. I have attached some snow water equivalent graphs which tell the story.
We need to make these adjustments now to control the reservoir rise at this time and be mindful with the warmer weather forecast for the weekend.”

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Bighorn River Report – More great news!

By eaglenestlodge | Published May 5, 2010

“Our Wyoming Area Office has notified us today that they will be making additional increases in releases from Boysen Dam to control the reservoir’s rate of fill. We will be stepping up our releases to the Bighorn River in a similar fashion so we can hold our current reservoir elevation and remain favorably poised to intercept the rule curve in early June.

This means we will be increasing our releases to the Bighorn River to 3,000 cfs on Thursday, May 6 and then increasing to 3,250 cfs on Friday, May 7. Further adjustments may be necessary this coming week. “

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Bighorn River Flows

By eaglenestlodge | Published May 4, 2010

Flows to increase another 500cfs this week!

More good news! This just arrived from Reclamation:

Our Wyoming Area Office has notified us that in response to recent precipitation above Boysen Reservoir, they will be increasing releases from Boysen Dam immediately to control the reservoir’s rate of fill. Since we are approximately 10 feet from the top-of-conservation elevation at Yellowtail, we will be stepping up our releases to the Bighorn River in a similar fashion. That means we will be increasing to 2,500 cfs on Tuesday, May 4 and then increasing to 2,750 cfs on Wednesday, May 5.

These changes are necessary now so we can hold our current reservoir elevation and remain favorably poised to intercept the rule curve in early June.

Reports indicate these flows will be sustained through the runoff period.

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Bighorn River Fishing Report

By eaglenestlodge | Published April 17, 2010

Current Report
Fishing is great! Both dry fly fishing and nymphing are good right now. A little slower on stripping streamers but not a bad bet if the wind is blowing hard.

Special Report
Fishing is excellent! The weather is constant

One-Week Fishing Forecast
The forecast for the next several days shows above normal temps – high 60’s to low 70’s with a small chance of precip.

Hot Fly Patterns
Midges patterns on top have really been working well the last week. Mostly Griffiths Gnat or midge Clusters sizes 14-18. Flashy Streamer patterns such as Bighorn Buggers, Pumpkin Buggers and Leech patterns in sizes 2-6. Also the usual Ray Charles (plain and soft hackle) in pink or gray (16-18), orange, tan, grey, or pink soft hackle sowbugs in (14 16 and 18) scuds in orange or pink (14-16). Egg patterns in Chartreuse or Orange (6-8).

River Flows
2,000 cfs

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

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Montana Fly Fishing Guides

By eaglenestlodge | Published April 8, 2010

John Shirley and Adam Berg fishing the lower Bighorn. From the Two Leggins bridge to the lodge.

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Montana Fly Fishing in April on the Bighorn River

By eaglenestlodge | Published April 7, 2010

Off to a great start of the season! We had some fantastic fish caught. Looking forward to seeing you all again next year!

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May Special on the Bighorn River

By eaglenestlodge | Published April 5, 2010

Book a May trip by April 15, 2010 and receive $200.00 per person off a 2 day, 3 night package. $300.00 off per person for a 3 day, 4 night package, $350.00 off for a 4 day, 5 night package. Call to book today. 866-258-3474 or email us at [email protected]. Hope to see you soon.