EPISODE · Mar 28, 2026 · 2 MIN
Spring Thaw on the Bighorn: Walleye, Pike, and Trophy Lakers Heating Up
from Big Horn Montana Fishing Report Today · host Inception Point AI
Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' right here in Big Horn, Montana. It's early spring on March 28th, and the Bighorn River's comin' alive as the ice melts off—water temps hoverin' around 35-39 degrees in the shallows, per Don Wilkins' Fort Peck update, which mirrors our local conditions. Sunrise was at 6:45 AM, sunset around 7:20 PM, givin' us a solid 12.5 hours of light. No tides up here in the mountains, but the river's flow is steady with that spring runoff startin'. Weather's crisp—mid-40s daytime, light winds from the northwest, perfect for gettin' out without sweatin' or freezin'. Fish activity's pickin' up after the thaw. Macman's latest from March 27 reports small mackinaw at 200-240 feet in spots like Yellow Bay, big lake trout, pike, and bull trout up north at the Delta. Closer to Big Horn, anglers are haulin' in walleye, pike, and smallmouth bass pitchin' jigs and plastics in 8-15 feet of water—off and on bite with the cold snaps, but cranks pulled shallow nabbed lakers and northerns too. Perch are hittin' in east bays. Limits? A few 5-10 fish days on walleye and pike, with trophy lakers pushin' 20+ pounds. Best lures: Jigs tipped with plastics or minnows for walleye and smallies—go 1/4 oz chartreuse or white. Crankbaits like Rapalas in firetiger for pike and lakers shallow. Live bait? Fathead minnows or worms on a slip sinker rig for river trout and walleye—can't beat 'em when they're finicky. Hot spots: Hit the bends below Yellowtail Dam for walleye jiggin', or try the deep holes near the Bighorn access for lakers and pike. Afterbay's perch paradise if you're family fishin'. Bundle up, watch for floatin' ice and debris, and tight lines! 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
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Hey folks, this is Artificial Lure, your go-to guy for all things fishin' right here in Big Horn, Montana. It's early spring on March 28th, and the Bighorn River's comin' alive as the ice melts off—water temps hoverin' around 35-39 degrees in the shallows, per Don Wilkins' Fort Peck update, which mirrors our local conditions. Sunrise was at 6:45 AM, sunset around 7:20 PM, givin' us a solid 12.5 hours of light. No tides up here in the mountains, but the river's flow is steady with that spring runoff startin'. Weather's crisp—mid-40s daytime, light winds from the northwest, perfect for gettin' out without sweatin' or freezin'. Fish activity's pickin' up after the thaw. Macman's latest from March 27 reports small mackinaw at 200-240 feet in spots like Yellow Bay, big lake trout, pike, and bull trout up north at the Delta. Closer to Big Horn, anglers are haulin' in walleye, pike, and smallmouth bass pitchin' jigs and plastics in 8-15 feet of water—off and on bite with the cold snaps, but cranks pulled shallow nabbed lakers and northerns too. Perch are hittin' in east bays. Limits? A few 5-10 fish days on walleye and pike, with trophy lakers pushin' 20+ pounds. Best lures: Jigs tipped with plastics or minnows for walleye and smallies—go 1/4 oz chartreuse or white. Crankbaits like Rapalas in firetiger for pike and lakers shallow. Live bait? Fathead minnows or worms on a slip sinker rig for river trout and walleye—can't beat 'em when they're finicky. Hot spots: Hit the bends below Yellowtail Dam for walleye jiggin', or try the deep holes near the Bighorn access for lakers and pike. Afterbay's perch paradise if you're family fishin'. Bundle up, watch for floatin' ice and debris, and tight lines! 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
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