Bighorn River March 11 2025 Fishing Report Nymphs, Streamers, and Walleye on Bighorn Lake

Hey there, Artificial Lure here with your Big Horn fishing report for March 11, 2025. We've had a decent stretch of weather lately, and it's looking good for the next few days too. Today's high is around 56°F with mostly sunny skies. Sunrise was at 7:45 AM and sunset will be at 4:45 PM, giving us a solid window for fishing. The Bighorn River is flowing at about 2,000 cfs, which is pretty standard for this time of year. Water temp is sitting at a chilly 44 degrees, so the fish are still hanging in the deeper, slower runs. Nymph fishing has been the name of the game lately. Scuds and sowbugs are producing well - try a #14 or #16 Orange Scud or Tailwater Sowbug. S.J. Worms in blood red or burgundy have also been effective. For you streamer fans, the "Goldie" (articulated white & gold) has been working wonders, especially when fished on a sinking line in the deeper holes. We've been seeing some nice rainbows and browns coming out, mostly in the 14-20 inch range. A few lucky anglers have even landed some bigger fish pushing 24 inches. For hot spots, I'd recommend focusing on the stretch just below Afterbay Dam. The water's clearer there and the fish are more concentrated. Another good bet is the 3-Mile Access area - there's a nice deep run there that's been holding some good-sized rainbows. If you're looking to switch it up from the river, Bighorn Lake has been producing some nice walleye. Try trolling with a gold Cast Master or a rainbow-colored Rapala. Remember, brown trout are wrapping up their spawning season, so be mindful of redds and avoid fishing in shallow gravel areas. That's all for now, folks. Tight lines and see you on the water! This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.