Bighorn River Fishing Report: Trout Biting Despite Chilly Temps

Hey there, Artificial Lure here with your Big Horn fishing report for March 19, 2025. Let me tell ya, the fishing's been pretty darn good lately despite the chilly weather we've been having. We're looking at highs around 46°F today with some gusty winds, so bundle up if you're heading out. Sunrise was at 7:15 AM and sunset will be at 7:20 PM, giving us a decent window of daylight. No need to worry about tides on the Bighorn River - we're all about that steady flow from Yellowtail Dam, currently running around 2,320 cubic feet per second. The trout have been active, especially in the afternoons when it warms up a bit. Folks have been having luck with nymphs, particularly scuds and sowbugs. Orange scuds in sizes 14-16 and tailwater sowbugs have been hot. For you streamer fanatics, the "Goldie" (white and gold articulated) has been producing some nice browns. Speaking of browns, there've been some real beauties caught lately. Just last week, Jimmy caught an 18-incher up near Three Mile Access. Rainbows have been plentiful too, averaging 14-20 inches. If you're looking for hot spots, I'd recommend trying the stretch from Afterbay to Three Mile Access. The water's clearer there and the fish seem to be concentrated. Another good bet is just below the Bighorn Access Site - deep pools holding some lunkers. For you bait fishermen, don't overlook good ol' nightcrawlers or salmon eggs. But if you're going artificial, small Rapalas (2-2.5 inch) in rainbow or silver have been working well. Remember, it's still pretty cold out there, so handle those fish carefully and get 'em back in the water quick. Tight lines, everyone! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.