Bighorn River Fishing Report
Last Updated
11/28/2022
Current Report
Water flows are at 2,200 cfs. Water clarity looks pretty good and aquatic grass is slowly becoming less of a problem. Fishing has been fair to good on nymphs. We’re catching fish on scuds, sowbugs and San Juan Worms. The best fishing has been midday and early afternoon. There are a few fall Baetis hanging around, but not many fish feeding on the surface. Some good streamer action if you can cover the water efficiently. Sink tip lines are recommended. A variety of streamer patterns will work, but smaller, darker patterns often produce the most fish–for example: Black leeches and Thin Mint Buggers. The big, articulated stuff can work well too, but mostly on cloudy days.
Weather Report
Hatch Info
a few fall Baetis
One-Week Forecast
Same
River Flows
2,200 cfs
USGS Current Conditions
Water Temperature
51 degrees
Hot Fly Patterns
Nymphs
#8 San Juan Worm (burgundy or two-tone); #8 Squirmy Worm; #16 Orange Scud; #14, #16 Soft Hackle Sowbug,; #14,#16 Ray Charles (grey or tan), #14,#16 Two-Tone Scud
Dry Flies
#20 Baetis CDC Sparkle Dun
Streamers
#6 Grinch, #6 Black Leech; #6 Thin Mint Wooley Bugger (Hale's favorite); #4 Dirty Hippie (cream), #10 Squirrel Leech (black); #4 Meat Whistle (brown)