PAST FISHING REPORTS
A year of Bighorn fishing reports.
Browse 26 dated reports to see past conditions, reported flies and advice for that time of year.
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These reports bring together dated information at two-week intervals. Use them to compare past conditions and reported flies with your trip. General seasonal advice is included separately.
Caddis · Midge · PMD
September often offers a mix of Tricos, caddis, Baetis and improving streamer fishing. Lower flows may make wading easier, but a quiet approach and a natural drift…
Read report Lower flowPMD · caddis · tan caddis
September often offers a mix of Tricos, caddis, Baetis and improving streamer fishing. Lower flows may make wading easier, but a quiet approach and a natural drift…
Read report Lower flowPMD · caddis · Trico
An early start helps in August. Tricos, caddis and terrestrials each offer chances during the day, while weeds and wind make it worth checking your flies and…
Read report Lower flowPMD · caddis · black caddis
An early start helps in August. Tricos, caddis and terrestrials each offer chances during the day, while weeds and wind make it worth checking your flies and…
Read report Lower flowPMD · caddis · midge
July is often a good month for PMDs and caddis. Nymphing can be productive, and rising fish may give you a chance to switch to dries. Choose…
Read report Lower flowPMD · caddis · black caddis
July is often a good month for PMDs and caddis. Nymphing can be productive, and rising fish may give you a chance to switch to dries. Choose…
Read report Lower flowPMD · Black caddis · caddis
June fishing often depends on dam releases. There can be excellent fishing, but bring a rig you can adjust and check the current hatch activity rather than…
Read report Lower flowPMD · Midge · Black caddis
June fishing often depends on dam releases. There can be excellent fishing, but bring a rig you can adjust and check the current hatch activity rather than…
Read report Lower flowmidge · Baetis or BWO · mayfly
May can bring excellent Baetis, midge and nymph fishing. Releases may also rise, so be ready to change where you fish and how much weight you use…
Read report Lower flowmidge · Baetis or BWO · mayfly
May can bring excellent Baetis, midge and nymph fishing. Releases may also rise, so be ready to change where you fish and how much weight you use…
Read report Lower flowmidge · Baetis or BWO · PMD
April often offers good blue-winged-olive fishing, along with nymphing and improving streamer opportunities. Cloudy, calm weather can bring some of the more consistent dry-fly fishing of spring.
Read report Lower flowmidge · Baetis or BWO · PMD
April often offers good blue-winged-olive fishing, along with nymphing and improving streamer opportunities. Cloudy, calm weather can bring some of the more consistent dry-fly fishing of spring.
Read report Lower flowmidge · Baetis or BWO · mayfly
April often offers good blue-winged-olive fishing, along with nymphing and improving streamer opportunities. Cloudy, calm weather can bring some of the more consistent dry-fly fishing of spring.
Read report Lower flowmidge · Baetis or BWO · mayfly
March brings a gradual shift toward spring. Winter nymphing is still a useful starting point, while longer days and warming weather can bring blue-winged olives and more…
Read report Variablemidge · Baetis or BWO
March brings a gradual shift toward spring. Winter nymphing is still a useful starting point, while longer days and warming weather can bring blue-winged olives and more…
Read report Variablemidge · Baetis or BWO
February is still winter fishing, but the longer afternoons can bring more consistent midge activity. Watch protected water for the occasional chance to fish a dry fly.
Read report Variablemidge
February is still winter fishing, but the longer afternoons can bring more consistent midge activity. Watch protected water for the occasional chance to fish a dry fly.
Read report Variablemidge · Baetis or BWO · PMD
January usually means slowing down and choosing your water carefully. Focus on steady, slower water and make the most of the warmest part of the day.
Read report Variablemidge · Baetis or BWO · PMD
January usually means slowing down and choosing your water carefully. Focus on steady, slower water and make the most of the warmest part of the day.
Read report Variablemidge · Baetis or BWO · PMD
December fishing starts with suitable weather and safe access. Keep the rig simple and take your time in slower water. Midges, sowbugs and scuds are useful starting…
Read report VariableMidges · Occasional blue-winged olives
December fishing starts with suitable weather and safe access. Keep the rig simple and take your time in slower water. Midges, sowbugs and scuds are useful starting…
Read report Variablemidge · Baetis or BWO · PMD
November brings the river closer to winter, but there can still be good fishing with Baetis, midges and streamers. Choose your day around the weather and make…
Read report Variablemidge · Baetis or BWO · PMD
November brings the river closer to winter, but there can still be good fishing with Baetis, midges and streamers. Choose your day around the weather and make…
Read report Variablemidge · Baetis or BWO · PMD
October can offer several kinds of fishing in one day. Start with the usual nymphs, watch for blue-winged olives, and keep streamers available when the weather suits…
Read report VariableBlue-winged olives · Midges · Late caddis
October can offer several kinds of fishing in one day. Start with the usual nymphs, watch for blue-winged olives, and keep streamers available when the weather suits…
Read report Variablecaddis
October can offer several kinds of fishing in one day. Start with the usual nymphs, watch for blue-winged olives, and keep streamers available when the weather suits…
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