Date: September 20, 2017
Flows: 9,500 CFS
Water Temp: 66.5 F
Fishing continues to be solid on the Bighorn despite abnormally high flows for this time of year. The story continues to be Tricos in the early mornings and Black Caddis in the evenings. Fish are looking up at terrestrials occasionally throughout the day as well. Though we’ve had temperatures in the mid 90’s, Nymphing and streamer fishing during the day has still produced fish. Fishing the deep runs with clean gravel has paid off when nymphing during the heat of the day. The streamer bite has slowed down a bit, though fishing the quicker water has been the best option. Inflows to the Bighorn reservoir are less than the outflows, meaning we should see declining flows in the very near future.
Nymphs
- Zebra Midge #18-20
- SH Sowbugs #16-20
- Caddis Borealis #18-20
- Psuedo Quill #20-22
- Poodle Sniffer #16-18
Dries
- CDC Trico #18-20
- Don King Trico #18-20
- Mahogany Dun #16
- Rip Cord Caddis #16-18
- Hemmingway Caddis #16-18
- CDC Black Angel #16-20
Streamers
- Doc’s Articulator #6
- JJ Special #4-6
- Skully Bugger #6
Posted in Fishing Reports
Recent Fishing Reports
Keep up to date with what they're biting and when they're biting it!
Attention all Anglers! Cottonwood Camp fishing on the Bighorn River is officially open April 15th!
Attention all Anglers! This year, Cottonwood Camp is thrilled to announce that we will be open for business from April 15th for the entire season, offering anglers an unforgettable experience in the heart of Montana on the mighty Bighorn River. Get after it–those rainbow and brown trout are calling!
Warning! MONTANA TRAVEL ADVISORY
A NEW FLY-FISHING DESTINATION IS RISING ON THE BIG HORN RIVER! MANY OF YOU HAVE COME YEAR AFTER YEAR AND WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSSINESS! WE ARE UPGRADING THE AREA TO IMPROVE YOUR OVERALL ENJOYMENT. I PERSONALLY WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO YOUR TRIP, maybe discussing a fly pattern, how to fish it maybe where in…
Late May Fishing Report 2021
Flows have dropped to 2000 CFS but the fish don’t seem to mind. It’s that time of year again for the rainbow spawn! So please be mindful of the spawn and stay off the reds. Try avoiding the clear patches of gravel and let these fish reproduce. Dry fly fishing is starting to make its…
