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Bighorn River Fishing Reports

Your Local Source For Fishing Reports

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Bighorn River Fishing Reports
Updated Mar 28, 24

Flow Data: Bighorn River near St. Xaiver, MT

The Bighorn is fishing well with great flows, water temps, and clarity. Good weather on the Bighorn with cooler temperature this weekend but still very manageable air temperatures. There have been a few BWO's and midges hatching and the occasional fish slurping them down on the surface. Flies to use to trick these risers include but are not limited to the Quill Gordon BWO and BWO CDC Biot Comparadun. In the event that you find fish rising to midges a Peacock Cluster or Griffith's Gnat will fool a consistently rising fish with a good cast and presentation. Nymphing has been the best strategy to catch fish so far this winter. Scuds, sowbugs, worms, and midges are Bighorn winter fare to imitate. Ray Charles, Pill Poppers, Tailwater sowbugs are great choices followed by a Manhattan midge or Zebra Midge. When none of these smaller flies seem to be working a Wire Worm or a Squirmy Worm will trick a few trout. Small streamers swung or fished deep and slow can pick up fish as well.

To purchase an assortment of up-to-date, hand-selected flies for the Bighorn River:

  • Select the Montana Fly Assortment below
  • Select the number of desired flies
  • Enter where and when you plan on fishing
  • Opt for In-store pickup at checkout
NRS Approach 120 Raft Package

Montana fishing licenses are available for purchase online at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and at Yellow Dog Flyfishing - Fly Shop (some exceptions may apply). If you are planning to fish in the headwaters of the Gallatin River area above Taylor's Fork (approx. 1 mile upstream); be aware that most of this is in Yellowstone National Park which requires a separate fishing license and is seasonally open to fishing according to YNP regulations.

Call below to arrange a Bighorn River shuttle:

  • Bighorn Trout Shop: 406-666-2375
  • Bighorn Fly and Tackle: 406-666-2253
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