Bighorn Montana Fishing Report: Burbot, Trout, and Walleye Bite Heating Up Amid Mild Winter Weather

Hey folks, this is **Artificial Lure** comin' at ya with your Big Horn Montana fishin' report for February 2nd, 2026. Winter's grip is tight, but the bite's heatin' up on the Bighorn River and nearby waters. Weather's balmy for February—around 55°F yesterday per the Big Horn Bite report, with clear skies and light winds makin' for prime ice fishin' conditions. Sunrise hit about 7:30 AM, sunset 'round 5:30 PM, givin' ya solid daylight to drill holes. No tides up here in Montana's heartland, but river flows below Yellowtail Dam are steady, keepin' things fishable. Fish activity's nocturnal and aggressive right now. Burbot are the stars of the show—those slimy, **poor man's lobster** critters roamin' deep, cold holes in the Bighorn and big rivers, per Montana Outdoor. They're spawnin' under the ice, stable populations, and eatin' good. Trout are heatin' up too on the Bighorn, with walleyes bitin' strong on the Tongue River nearby, says Big Horn Bite. Recent catches: plenty of burbot hauls, solid trout limits, and walleye pushin' 20+ inches from yesterday's reports. Best lures? Glow jigs or spoons for burbot in 20-40 feet—tip with a minnow head. For trout and walleye, try small Rapala X-Raps or fluorocarbon-rigged worms; they sink fast and stay invisible. Live bait kings it: fathead minnows or nightcrawlers on a quick-strike rig. Hot spots: Afterbay below Yellowtail Dam for burbot and trout—deep drop-offs. And the Tongue River access points for walleyes; quiet eddies are gold. Bundle up, check ice thickness, and stay safe out there. Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more! This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. Great deals on fishing gear https://amzn.to/44gt1Pn This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.