Bighorn River Spring Warmup: Trout Feeding Strong in Clear, Cool Water

Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' around Big Horn, Montana. It's Friday, April 10th, 8:35 AM mountain time, and we're lookin' at a prime spring day on the Bighorn River. Sunrise was at 6:22 AM, sunset's comin' at 8:05 PM—plenty of light to chase 'em. Weather's shapin' up mild: highs in the low 60s, light winds from the west at 5-10 mph, mostly sunny after a cool start. No tides here in this river country, but water's runnin' steady around 1,200 CFS below Yellowtail Dam, clear and cool at 42-45°F. Fish activity's pickin' up with the warmup—trout are stirrin' in the deeper seams and tailouts, feedin' steady midday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Recent reports from locals and guides like Rise Beyond Fly Fishing note solid catches of rainbows and browns, 16-22 inches, with some cutthroats mixin' in. Anglers yesterday pulled 20-30 fish days on nymphs, a few rainbows over 5 pounds. Bass are pushin' shallow per Bass Forecast's outlook, aggressive on warmer afternoons. Best lures right now? Go subsurface: Top Secret Midge #22-24, Juju Baetis #20, RS2 #20-22 for the picky trout—long, clean drifts in walkin'-speed water. For bass or action, Kreelex #10-12 or Mini Leech #12 in low light. Live bait? Worms or shrimp on a #4-6 circle hook if you're bottom bouncin' for walleye creepin' in. Hot spots? Hit the meadows at Charlie Meyers State Wildlife Area—reliable structure and holdin' fish. Or Spinney Bridge Access for deep troughs that bang all day. Afterbay below the dam's heatin' up too for numbers. Bundle up early, fish deep till it warms, and tighten your drag. Limits are callin'! Thanks for tunin' in, folks—subscribe for more reports. 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.