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1/6 -- FAIR

"River conditions are set up very well for good fishing" -- but no actual reports to justify this shop's "excellent" rating.   3100 CFS (vs 2600 avg).  
Latest 1/2:
http://www.bigskyflyfishers.com/fishing-reports


12/23 -- FAIR

No new reports. 3100 (vs 2100 CFS avg).


12/16 -- GOOD

"Stripping streamers has been the most productive with nymph fishing and dries coming in second and third. Lots of fish of all sizes."  Thin crowds. 3100 CFS (vs 2600 avg).
Latest 12/10:
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn


12/9 -- GOOD

"Nymphing and streamer fish is spectacular."  Also some midges, baetis and pseudos.  Fewer crowds, less algae.  Has been biting cold (below zero), but now "warming up".  3100 (vs 2600 avg).
Latest 12/5:
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn


12/2 -- FAIR

Latest report is stale (over a week old).  Streamers probably best.  Browns likely spawning.  Call ahead.  Flows dropped from 3300 to 3100 CFS Thursday (vs 2800 avg).
Latest 11/25:
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn


11/18 -- FAIR

No new reports, thus downgrade.  3100 CFS (vs 2700 avg).


11/11 -- GOOD

"Starting to see some Midges and BWO’s eaten on the surface. Streamers, Nymphing, Dries… Doesn’t get any better!"  "Dry fly fishing is pretty much down to pseudos and the occasional midge hatch. Nymphing is fair but streamer fishing is spectacular."  3100 CFS (vs 2700 avg).
Latest 11/9:
http://www.bighornfishingreport.com/


11/4 -- GOOD

Streamer fishing "spectacular", "off the charts".   Nymphing improving -- midges, sowbugs.  Expect redds from spawning browns in a few weeks.  Grass has largely vacated the river.  3500 CFS for nearly 4 days (vs 2750 avg).
Latest 11/2:
http://www.bighornfishingreport.com/
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn


10/28 -- GOOD

Nymphing and streamers "fantastic".  Dries: pseudos, midges.  3800 CFS (vs 3000 avg).
Latest 10/26:
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn
http://www.bighornfishingreport.com/ (10/25)


10/25 -- FAIR

Dropped from 4800 to 4300 CFS monday (vs 2900 avg).  Cool/cold weather with some rain.  No new reports, thus downgrade.  Call ahead.


10/21 -- GOOD

Nymphs, streamers.  4000 CFS nearly a week (vs 2600 avg), expected to drop soon.
Latest 10/19:
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn


10/18 -- GOOD

"Trico fishing in the morning is waning, and the river is giving way to fall nymphing and streamer fishing."  Midges.  4000 CFS for 4+ days (vs 2500 avg).
Latest 10/17:
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn


10/14 -- GOOD

Cooler weather = cooler H20 (but still warm).   SJ worms, sowbugs, midges, tricos.  Nymphs, streamers best.  Up to 4000, from 3250 tuesday (vs 2900 avg); may drop soon.
Latest 10/13:
http://www.bighornfishingreport.com/
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn (10/12)


10/11 -- VERY GOOD

Tricos in a.m.; olives.  Nymphing, streamers.  Aquatic grass coming loose, water greenish-brown.  3200 CFS for 5 days (down from 3600, vs avg 2700).
Latest 10/9:
http://www.flyfishingthebighorn.com/overview.htm
http://www.bighorntroutshop.com/reports.php (10/7)
http://www.bighornfishingreport.com/ (10/7)


10/7 -- GOOD

Tricos, hoppers, streamers, caddis, midges.  Down to 3200 wednesday (from extened 3600, vs avg 2700).
Latest 10/6:
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn


10/4 -- GOOD

Tricos, streamers.  Black caddis and hoppers fading.  3600 CFS > a week (vs 2600 avg).
Latest 9/30:
http://www.bighornfly.com/report.aspx?Report=Bighorn


9/30 -- FAIR

Stll steady at 3500 CFS (vs 2650 avg).  Downgrading a notch due to uncertainty.  Call ahead.


9/27 -- GOOD

 

Tricos, black caddis, hooppers, streamers.  Upper sections grassy (complicated for nymphing and streamers).  Steady at 3500 CFS > a week (vs 2600 avg).
Latest 9/26:
http://www.bighornfishingreport.com/


9/23 -- GOOD

Nymphing is good.  Tricos, hoppers, streamers.  3500 CFS (vs 2700 avg), up from 3100 monday.
Latest 9/21:
http://www.bighorntroutshop.com/reports.php


9/20 -- FAIR

Jumped from 3150 to 3500 CFS monday (vs 2600 avg), after 4 days ~3200.  No new reports.  Downgrade due to uncertainty and screwy flows.



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Anglers Edge
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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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