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Mighty fly fishing on the Mighty Bighorn!

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!

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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…

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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…

Late May Fishing Report 2020

The river is back open and fishing great. River levels are low sitting at 2040 cfs, which makes wading anglers have free range to walk around the river, but we ask anglers to be mindful of the spawning Rainbows! That’s right rainbows have begun to spawn on the Bighorn River, so please avoid stepping on…

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5-11-2020 Newsletter

Greetings from Cottonwood Camp It has been a quiet Spring in Fort Smith. All of us here at Cottonwood Camp are doing okay and are staying safe and healthy. Like everyone in the world right now, we are adapting constantly to the challenges Covid-19 has presented us and coming up with new ways to keep…

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Update on Opening Day Due to Corona Virus

Due to the Crow Reservations stay at home order being extended, we open back up May 14th ready for the summer!!! Call us to schedule your stay at Cottonwood Camp at 406-666-2391 or drop us a line at info@cottonwoodcampbighorn.com!

Looking Forward to Another Year at Cottonwood Camp!

  As our season draws to a close, the last guests due to leave, we sit in the fly shop sipping a bent nail IPA reflecting on our season here at Cottonwood Camp. We want to thank all our Cottonwood Camp family and friends for another great year. We will be back next year for…

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Late August Fishing Report

  Tricos are here early in the morning, but we aren’t seeing many fish rising to them. Never the less, its still worth giving them a shot, but have patience. They are very picky on what they are eating so give ’em all you got. Hoppers are producing some nice healthy fish. There’s hoppers everywhere…

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Early June 2019 Fishing Report

Flows are staying in a comfortable range, for both the fish and anglers. The rainbows are still spawning, though some have finished up their reproducing. PLEASE LEAVE THESE FISH ALONE. Avoid walking on the cleaned out patches of gravel and at least 15 feet below the clean patches. The eggs need time to hatch. On another…