Bighorn River Fishing Report
Last Updated
09/25/2024
Current Report
The nymph fishing has slowed down. Fishing can be tough in the morning but improves in the afternoon. Aquatic grass is choking off some of the runs, so look for the clean lanes. SJ Worms have been the primary producers, but we’re catching fish on sowbugs, Perdigons, and tan caddis pupa as well. There are a few tricos around, but surface action is spotty at best. There is some caddis activity in the evening. Streamer fishing has been mediocre.
Weather Report
Hatch Info
Tricos, Tan Caddis, Black Caddis, Pale Olive Baetis
One-Week Forecast
Same
River Flows
2,500 cfs
USGS Current Conditions
Water Temperature
59 degrees
Hot Fly Patterns
Nymphs
#10 Squirmy Worm (blood red or burgundy); #14, #16 Tailwater Sowbug; #16 Carpet Bug Sowbug; #16 Nightmare Perdigon; #16, #18 Frenchie (gold bead, orange color); #16 Two-Tone Scud; #16 Orange Scud; #14, #16 Ray Charles (grey or tan)
Dry Flies
#20 Trico Spinner; #20 Parachute Adams; #16 Henryville Caddis; #18 CDC Black Caddis; #8, #10 Morrish Hopper
Streamers
#4 Articulated Goldy; #4 Dirty Hippie (cream), #4, #6 White Zonker; #6 Grinch; #6 Thin Mint Wooley; #4,#6 Rusty Trombone