WikiCatchBighorn River
Wyoming, United States
- river
- 3 species listed
- 44.5282, -107.2042
Bighorn River is a river in Wyoming, United States. WikiCatch lists 3 fish species for this water, including Rainbow trout, Brook trout, Smallmouth bass. The nearest other water we map in Wyoming is Park Reservoir, 3.4 km away.
Species at Bighorn River
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Nearby waters
- Park Reservoirreservoir3.4 km
- East Fork Big Goose Creekstream4.6 km
- Weston Reservoirreservoir7.1 km
- Lake Genevalake7.8 km
- Crystal Lakelake9.2 km
- Lake Winnielake9.4 km
- West Fork Big Goose Creekstream10 km
- Emerald Lakelake11 km
About 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.
Reference: Wikipedia
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.
Official Wyoming fishing regulations →Other Fishing Regions in United States
Website data snapshot: October 24, 2026. Spot location from OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia, species from the WikiCatch database.