Bighorn River Fishing Report

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.

LOWER FLOW

Seasonal fishing advice

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 relying on the calendar alone.

Readings from this period

The median flow in reports from around this date was 1,500 cfs, with reported readings from 1,500 to 1,540 cfs. The median reported water temperature was about 52.5°F.

HATCHES

Listed for this period

PMD
Midge
Black caddis
Yellow Sally
Baetis or BWO
caddis

FLIES

Reported patterns

Tailwater Sowbug
Ray Charles
Zebra Midge
Olive Flashback Pheasant Tail
Bead-head Scud
CDC PMD Nymph
CDC PMD Sprout
PMD Dun
PMD Rusty Spinner
Elk Hair Caddis

TACTICS

Seasonal suggestions

In high water, try banks, inside corners and slower channel edges
Try PMD and caddis nymphs once flows settle
Keep streamer retrieves controlled in stained water or changing flows

RIGGING START

A seasonal rig to start with

Start with roughly 6–8 feet from indicator to weight, a smaller indicator and light shot. Keep the cast quiet and try less weight before making a large change to leader length.

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

Bighorn River Fishing Report — June 11, 2026