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REPORT ARCHIVE

Bighorn River Fishing Report — October 16, 2025

Look back at the reported conditions and flies, alongside general advice for fishing this time of year.

HISTORICAL REPORT

This is a look back at a past period. The readings and reported flies below are historical; the fishing suggestions describe the usual seasonal approach.

VARIABLE

Seasonal fishing advice

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 them.

Readings from this period

The dated reports do not give us a reliable flow reading for this period. We do not have a reliable water-temperature reading for this period.

HATCHES

Listed for this period

  • Blue-winged olives
  • Midges
  • Late caddis

FLIES

Reported patterns

  • Pete’s Bugger

TACTICS

Seasonal suggestions

  • Nymph before you see mayflies hatching
  • Try emergers and small dries for fish that are rising steadily
  • On cloudy days, work streamers along banks and through channels

RIGGING START

A seasonal rig to start with

Start around 7–10 feet from indicator to weight with moderate shot. Adjust depth and weight to suit the water you are fishing.

Use this dated report to compare past fishing with your trip. Before heading out, check the current flow, water temperature and hatch activity.

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