Bighorn River Fishing Report: Midges, Scuds, and Streamers on Fire

Hey there, Artificial Lure here with your Big Horn fishing report for March 28, 2025. Let me tell ya, it's been a heck of a week out on the water. Weather's been mighty fine lately, with temps in the mid-50s and mostly clear skies. Sun's coming up around 7:15 AM and setting about 7:30 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines. Water temp's hovering around 44 degrees, which has the fish starting to get more active. Now, we don't have tides to worry about here on the Bighorn River, but flows are running steady at about 2,240 cfs. Water's clear as gin, so you'll want to go with lighter tippets and stealthy presentations. Fish have been biting like crazy, especially in the afternoons. Rainbows and browns are the name of the game, with most folks pulling in 16-20 inchers. Heard tell of a few lucky anglers landing some real bruisers in the 24-inch range too. For flies, midges are still the hot ticket. Try cream or red in sizes 20-22. Scuds and sowbugs in sizes 16-18 have been producing well too. If you're more of a spin fishing type, small jigs and spinners in gold or silver are your best bet. As for hot spots, you can't go wrong with the stretch below Afterbay Dam or the 3-Mile Access area. Plenty of deep runs and riffles to explore. Just remember to mind your manners and give other anglers some space. Nymphing has been the most consistent producer, but we've seen some good dry fly action on cloudy days. Keep an eye out for BWO hatches, especially in the afternoons. For you streamer junkies, now's the time to break out those big, articulated patterns. The Goldie (white and gold) has been absolutely crushing it lately. Don't be afraid to go big and strip it fast. Word to the wise, though - we've been seeing more grass breaking off with the cooler nights, so keep your bugs clean and check 'em often. All in all, fishing's been pretty darn good on the Bighorn. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a greenhorn, there's plenty of action to be had. Just remember to pick up your Montana fishing license and respect the river. That's the report for today, folks. Tight lines and see you on the river! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.