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FLOAT GUIDE
Afterbay to Three Mile.
Check the route, allow enough fishing time and know the hazards before you launch.
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Afterbay flow—cfs
Below Afterbay temp—°F
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30-day direction—trend
See river conditions PUT INBighorn River Afterbay Access
→TAKE OUTBighorn 3 Mile Access
DISTANCEAbout 3 river miles
FISHING TIMERoughly 3–6 hours when fishing; shorter for a direct float
COMMITMENTA shorter float, with channels and bank hazards that change with the flow
CHARACTER
What to expect on this float
This short upper-river float includes well-known runs, bends and channels. It gives you time to fish individual spots carefully, though popular water can be busy.
BEST FOR
- First-time Bighorn anglers
- Short fishing days
- Nymphing and hatch-focused fishing
- Wade-and-float combinations
HAZARD BOARD
Check these before launching.
- Cold water immediately below the Afterbay
- Changing side-channel depth
- Sweepers and bank vegetation
- Crowded ramps during peak periods
Before launchCheck recent flows, the weather and everyone’s cold-water gear.
On the riverScout uncertain channels and never anchor in a navigation lane.
Before darkLeave extra time for wind, rig changes and finding an unfamiliar takeout.
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