Author: Hale Harris
Hatch Guide: Blue Winged Olive Fishing on the Bighorn River
Big Horn River Blue-Winged Olives Blue-Winged Olives, frequently referred to as Baetis or BWOs, are the first significant mayfly hatch of the season, and their arrival is highly anticipated by anglers and the trout each year. Unlike other mayflies, Baetis produce several broods throughout the year. Spring Baetis hatch predominantly in March, April, and May.… Read more
Bighorn River Spring Fishing Report
The Bighorn River continues to produce quality fish each day, with fish often averaging 17 + inches, witch numerous fish being caught in the 20 + inch range. Nymph fishing continues to most productive with sowbugs size 12 – 16, midge pupa size 18 and mature Blue Winged Olive nymph patterns in size 18 taking… Read more
Bighorn River Early May Fishing Report
Bighorn River spring fishing is in full swing. The resident trout of the Bighorn are in great shape with plenty of 18+ inch fish being caught regularly. Fishing has been most productive with nymphs. Sowbugs and Baetis nymph imitations are best. Tailwater Sowbugs in sizes 14 and 16 are working well, along with #18 Wonder… Read more
Bighorn River Early March Fishing Report
FLOWS: 2320 CFS WATER TEMPERATURE: 40 DEGREES The nymph fishing has been fair to good. Afternoons often provide the best fishing, especially on sunny days. Scuds and sowbugs are the ticket this time of year. You can catch fish on midge pupa patterns as well, although there is not a lot of midge activity. We’re… Read more
Hatch Guide: Midge Fishing the Bighorn River
BIGHORN RIVER MIDGE FISHING Midges (diptera) Duration: Year Round Most prevalent February – May Size: 18 – 22 Colors: Black, Brown, Olive, Cream As with every tailwater, midges are extremely plentiful on the Bighorn River. In the winter and early spring, while water temperatures are still too cold for mayfly hatches, midges are the predominant… Read more
