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May 10 Bighorn Angler

Flows have stabilized right around 4500 CFS and the fish seem to be liking it!

The Baetis showed up big time in the cloudy weather yesterday and fish were looking up later afternoon. Well see what the sunny days bring, but the hatch should keep getting better and better!

Nymphing has been rock solid out of the gate in the morning. Read more...

This report was written by Bighorn Angler: http://bighornangler.com/
(406) 666-2233

May 07 Bighorn Angler

We just got news that flows are on the drop according to the Bighorn River Alliance. Flows will be at 5000 cfs today and 4500 by tomorrow. This means great news for Spring dry fly fishing and more wade fishing spots!

If you havent made a reservation for a Spring trip, we do have a few slots still open. Read more...

This report was written by Bighorn Angler: http://bighornangler.com/
(406) 666-2233

May 04 Bighorn Angler

Looks like flows are scheduled to drop to 5500 CFS by Monday afternoon. From that point, well see, but should keep on the drop. Fishing has been very very good lately with lots of happy anglers out there!

The Baetis are starting to show up and some days were finding fish up in the afternoons and evenings. Read more...

This report was written by Bighorn Angler: http://bighornangler.com/
(406) 666-2233

Apr 29 Bighorn Angler

Fishing has been really good the past few days since flows have stabilized and water temps are up a bit. Its been busy, but its a big river and plenty of places to fish!

Nymphing has been stellar with big Sowbugs (Red Bead Carpet Bugs, Red Bead Rays, Cotton Candy, Pink Bead Carpet Bugs) the whole river. Read more...

This report was written by Bighorn Angler: http://bighornangler.com/
(406) 666-2233

Fly Shop Directory

Website: http://bighornangler.com/
Phone Number: (406) 666-2233
Address: Park Dale Ct, Fort Smith, MT 59035
Website: http://www.bighornfly.com/
Phone Number: 406-666-2253
Address: 61 First St. East, Fort Smith, MT 59093
Website: http://www.bighorntroutshop.com
Phone Number: 406-666-2375
Address: 4 Park Dale Ct, Fort Smith, MT 59035
Website: http://www.budlillys.com
Phone Number: 406-646-7801
Address: 39 Madison Ave., West Yellowstone, MT 58758
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Address: 1314 24th St. W., Billings, MT 59102
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Address: 81801 Gallatin Rd, Bozeman, MT 59718
Website: http://www.montanaangler.com/
Phone Number: (406) 522-9854
Address: 76 Lucille Lane, Bozeman, MT 59718
Website: http://www.troutfitters.com
Phone Number: 406-587-4707
Address: 1716 W. Main, Bozeman, MT 59715
Website: http://www.stillwateranglers.com/
Phone Number: (406) 322-4977
Address: 637 N 9th St #130, Columbus, MT 59019
Website: http://www.montanaangler.com/
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Address: 76 Lucille Lane, Bozeman, MT 59718
Website: http://www.yellowstoneangler.com/
Phone Number: (406) 222-7130
Address: 5256 U.S. 89, Livingston, MT 59047