Bighorn Fishing Report: Open Water Trout Action, Midges & Streamers on the Menu

🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: POINT https://cozyearth.com/discount/POINT --- Hey folks, Artificial Lure here, your Big Horn, Montana fishing buddy, comin' at ya on this fine February 15th mornin'. Weather's lookin' prime today—partly sunny skies per Cowboy State Daily, with highs pushin' 58°F around Big Horn and up to 60°F in Bighorn Canyon according to the National Weather Service. Lows droppin' to 30°F overnight, light southwest winds 5-20 mph. No tides here in our inland waters, but sunrise hits about 7:15 AM, sunset 'round 5:45 PM—plenty of daylight for a solid session. Ice fishin's still iffy this winter, Montana Outdoor reports inconsistent thickness on smaller lakes, so stick to open water if you're smart. Bighorn River's the hot ticket—world-class trout action off the bank near Fort Smith Fly Shop, with steady catches of rainbows and browns on midges, small nymphs, and slow rigs. Best bite midday when the sun warms things up. Streamers in deeper runs for bigger fish. Recent reports from Montana Fishing Report note good trout numbers on the nearby Missouri and Madison too, so expect similar here—dozens per outing if you're dialed in. Top lures? Tiny midges or zebra midges under an indicator, size 18-22. For bait, worms or small shrimp on a light jig work killers. No heavy metal needed—subtle's the game in these cold flows. Hit these hot spots: Afterbay below Yellowtail Dam for trophy rainbows huggin' the seams, and the calmer stretches near Fort Smith for easy bank access and eager browns. Bundle up, check ice if you dare, and fish safe—slippery banks are lurkin'. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more local tips! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn --- 🛒 Cozy Earth - Luxurious bamboo sheets, pajamas, & more 💰 Get 21% OFF | Promo Code: POINT https://cozyearth.com/discount/POINT This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.