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REPORT ARCHIVE

Bighorn River Fishing Report — November 13, 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

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 the most of the warmer hours.

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

  • midge
  • Baetis or BWO
  • PMD
  • caddis
  • Trico
  • Yellow Sally

FLIES

Reported patterns

  • Ray Charles
  • RS2
  • Zebra Midge
  • Pheasant Tail
  • Perdigon
  • Sowbug
  • San Juan Worm
  • Rusty Spinner
  • X-Caddis
  • Foam Beetle

TACTICS

Seasonal suggestions

  • Nymph slower water where you can maintain a steady drift
  • Keep an eye out for brief Baetis hatches
  • Retrieve streamers slowly, with long pauses

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.

Compare with live conditions
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