Bighorn River

As a river in Wyoming, United States, Bighorn River fishes best when the flow is steady and the water is clear enough to see a foot or two down. Anglers who do well at Bighorn River pay attention to small things: the angle of the current, the colour of the water, what's hatching, where the wading birds are working. Fly anglers can match local insect activity; spin anglers can run small spinners or soft plastics through the same lies.

Location

44.5282, -107.2042 · View on OpenStreetMap →

Species at This Spot

Rainbow troutBrook troutSmallmouth bass

Fishing Techniques

• For Rainbow trout

  Vary your retrieve speed when using spinners to find what triggers a strike; sometimes a slow, steady retrieve works best, while other times a faster, erratic retrieve is more effective.

• For Brook trout

  Fish upstream, casting into pools and runs, allowing your bait or lure to drift naturally with the current for best results.

• For Smallmouth bass

  Focus your fishing efforts around rocky structures, ledges, and areas with current, as smallmouth bass prefer these habitats.

Recommended Gear

Tackle commonly used to target the species at Bighorn River.

Plan Your Trip

Before fishing Bighorn River, make sure your licence covers Wyoming, United States and that any species-specific seasons are open. Local regulations change year to year, so check the current rules rather than going from memory.

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