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| GALLATIN | LOWER MADISON | UPPER MADISON | YELLOWSTONE | MISSOURI | BIGHORN | SPRING CREEKS |
The
Big Horn River
Three and a half hours east of
Bozeman, the Big Horn is a classic tailwater providing year round fishing
opportunities. The
spring creek nature of this river, like the Missouri, can provide rewarding
and challenging fishing for large trout.
Current Conditions & Fishing Strategy
5-6
Fishing of the Bighorn has been good lately, with nymphing being the ticket to consistency. Midges have been starting to pop, with beatis just beginning to show themselves. It wont be long before the dry fly fishing is in full gear, so get your long leaders out and ready.
Recommended Fly Patterns
Nymphs:
Ray Charles Grey and Pink, Sawyer PT, Black Rainbow Warrior
Dries:
Stacker Midge, Spider midge ,Snowshoe midge cluster.
Streamers:
Bighorn Bugger, Butt Monkey, Sex Dungeon
Big Horn River Flows
Big Horn River nr St. Xavier MT:
Average Flow: 2500 cfs
Current Flow: 1890 cfs
