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5/25 -- VERY GOOD

No change -- same report as last week.


5/18 -- VERY GOOD

"The upper river is predominantly baetis on top with scuds and sowbugs down under. The lower river is also strong with baetis now, too, its also full of PMD nymphs with some Yellow Sallie nymphs starting to show up. Algae is becoming an issue, but the excellent fishing makes up for it. "


5/10 -- FAIR

"still some midge fishing but the baetis are coming on strong. The upper river is predominantly baetis on top with scuds and sowbugs down under. The lower river is full of PMD nymphs with some Yellow Sallie nymphs starting to show up."


5/4 -- GOOD

"The low and clear water and plentiful Blue Winged Olives have made for some great days fishing the surface." (as of 5/1)


4/27 -- GOOD

No new reports, thus downgrade.


4/20 -- VERY GOOD

"The flushing flows worked like magic, and dry fly fishing is as good as it gets right now. Midges and more recently baetis hatches have produced some epic days on the river."
Latest:
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn


4/13 -- GOOD

"Midge and baetis hatches are coming off with regularity.  Midges are clustering the late afternoon, and it is a sight to behold!"  Flushing flow occurred April 9, and was complete by April 12.
Latest:
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn


4/6 -- GOOD

"The baetis have finally shown up, but its the heavy midge hatches that are getting all the attention. A brief flushing flow of 7,000cfs is tentatively scheduled for April 9."
Latest:
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn


3/23 -- GOOD

"we are starting to see the water temps up a bit to get our Blue Winged Olives coming off. With the lack of clouds the dry fly fishing has been limited to mornings and evenings but the nymphing mid-day has been excellent."
Latest 3/22:
http://www.bighornfishingreport.com/?p=370
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn (3/21)
http://www.bighorntroutshop.com/reports.php (3/21)


3/16 -- GOOD

"Midge activity is ramping up. The fish really want to rise, so you'll have surface action if the wind doesn't foil you. TThe river is in great shape."  "With the warmer temps, streamer fishing is giving way to spring nymphing."
Latest 3/14:
http://www.bighorntroutshop.com/reports.php
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn (3/13)


3/2 -- VERY GOOD

"Take your pick, Dries, Nymphs and Streamers are all working. Lots of fish of all sizes. Fishing is literally GREAT!!! ."  3100 CFS (vs 2400 avg).
Latest 3/1:
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn
http://www.bighornfishingreport.com/?p=368


2/24 -- GOOD

"Streamer fishing has...been excellent and that too will keep you warm! The fish are really aggressive for your medium sized streamers..."  Steady at 3100 CFS (vs 2400 avg).
Latest 2/21:
http://www.bighornfishingreport.com/?p=361


2/9 -- GOOD

"Stripping streamers has been the most productive... Some Baetis and Midges hatches."  Flows at 3100 CFS (vs 2600 avg).
Latest 2/8:
http://www.bighornfishingreport.com/?p=357
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn (2/5)


2/3 -- GOOD

"Streamer fishing has been fair to good depending on the day... Nymph fishing is also steady." (same report as previous update).  However, see this from 1/3: "Fishing is literally GREAT!!!  The fish are all over aquatic bugs right now, and chasing streamers up and down the river. "  3100 CFS (vs 2400 avg).
Latest 2/2:
http://www.bigskyflyfishers.com/fishing-reports
http://www.bighorntroutshop.com/reports.php
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn (1/30)


1/27 -- FAIR

"Streamer fishing has been fair to good depending on the day... Nymph fishing is also steady".  "Browns should be at the tail end of their spawn but are still actively chasing and hitting streamers."  3100 CFS (vs 2400 avg).
Latest 1/26:
http://www.bighorntroutshop.com/reports.php
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn


1/20 -- FAIR

No new reports, thus downgrade.  Bitter cold: below zero with snow Thursday night, only up to 10 degrees Friday.  3100 CFS (vs 2400 avg).


1/13 -- GOOD

"Stripping streamers has been the most productive with nymph fishing and dries coming in second and third."  3120 CFS (vs 2610 avg).
Latest 1/12:
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn



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Anglers Edge
Fort Smith, MT | Phone:
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Big Sky Fly Fishers
Billings, MT | Phone: 406-690-4752
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Bighorn Angler
Fort Smith, MT | Phone: 866-925-8337
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Bighorn Fly And Tackle
Hardin, MT | Phone: 888-665-1321
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Bighorn River Fly Fisher
Fort Smith, MT | Phone: 866-658-7688
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Bighorn River Lodge
Fort Smith, MT | Phone: 800-235-5450
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Bighorn Trout Shop
Fort Smith, MT | Phone: 406-666-2375
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Blue Quill Fly Company
Sheridan, WY | Phone: 307-673-1505
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Bluffs on the Bighorn
Fort Smith, MT | Phone: 866-9-BLUFFS
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Cottonwood Camp
Fort Smith, MT | Phone: 406-666-2391
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Eagles Nest Lodge
Hardin, MT | Phone: 406-665-3711
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Forrester's Bighorn River Resort
POB 7595 Fort Smith, MT | Phone: 1-800-665-3799
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Forresters Bighorn River Resort
Fort Smith, MT | Phone: 800-665-3799
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Fort Smith Fly Shop Cabins
Fort Smith, MT | Phone: 406-666-2550
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Montana Fishing Outfitters
Helena, MT | Phone: 406-431-5089
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North Fork Anglers
Cody, WY | Phone: 307-527-7274
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Rainbow Run Fly Shop
Billings, MT | Phone: 406-656-3455
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Riverbend Angler Resort
Fort Smith, MT | Phone: 877-55-TROUT
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Royal Bighorn Lodge
St. Xavier L, ge | Phone: 406-666-2340
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Troutsource Fly Shop
Granite Bay, CA | Phone: 916-797-6138
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Two Leggins Outfitters
Hardin, MT | Phone: 406-665-2825
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