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While lower water changes how the river fishes and how anglers experience it, it also creates new opportunities and challenges. As BHRA works to better understand the ecological effects of this year's low-flow conditions, we also want to help anglers prepare for what they'll encounter on the water. To do that, we've combined insights from BHRA's ongoing scientific monitoring with the firsthand observations of seasoned Bighorn River guides who have successfully fished through

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Recently, a graduate student with Montana State University completed a research project analyzing five years of Bighorn River Alliance macroinvertebrate data collected from 2020–2024

Job Title: Membership & Office Assistant Organization: Bighorn River Alliance Location: Billings, Montana Schedule: Part-time (3 days/week, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM; occasional additional hours may be required) Compensation: $20–22/hour, depending on experience Start Date: April 2026 This is a part-time hourly position without benefits; however, there may be opportunities for expanded responsibilities and compensation over time based on performance and the needs of the organization.

By Demi Blythe Fisheries Biologist, FWP Every spring and fall, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) hits the water to check-in on our Bighorn River wild trout. These surveys are done just below Three Mile Access (Upper Section) in the spring and down by Mallard’s Landing (Lower Section) in the fall and have been part of the Bighorn River sampling since 1992. The goal? To keep tabs on trends and overall health of our brown and rainbow trout populations. "In 2025, surveys from

A Season Recap Provided by Steve Galletta & Hale Harris The 2025 fly fishing season on Montana’s Bighorn River will be remembered as a year of contrasts — one defined by low flows, cold water temperatures, and challenging hatches, yet also by some of the largest trout the river has produced in recent memory. Despite inconsistent insect activity and persistent algae issues early in the season, anglers who adapted to conditions found exceptional fishing, particularly with nymph

A Guest Opinion Piece by Phil Gonzalez Sometimes it’s the disappointments in life that are the most memorable. Fly fishing Phil Gonzalez...

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We are entering the time of year where water, flows and forecasts are heavy on the mind. While the storage capacity of upstream dams is...

We hope we can count on you to make #GivingTuesday a success for the Bighorn we love.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (MFWP) wants to hear from the public about their river recreation experience. A survey is available on the...

To support the Bighorn wild trout fishery BHRA asks all anglers to adopt quick Catch and Release protocol to improve the survivability of...

Friday, June 7th | Tourney 10 AM - 4 PM | After Party 5 PM - 8 PM

Join the Bighorn River Alliance, Bighorn Canyon NPS, and MFWP for a Stewardship Day along the 3-Mile Fishermans Access path and boat ramp...

ADIPOSE BOAT RAFFLE IS OPEN! Purchase tickets by clicking above or by calling the BHRA office at (406) 534-2915. $100 per ticket Tickets...

Join BHRA and managers of the Bighorn River resource to learn about current and upcoming projects and projections for the Bighorn River...

The Bighorn AIS station will open for the 2024 season on Saturday, April 27th.

Today is an important day for the Bighorn River Alliance as we work to harness the power of online giving through participation in...

The Bighorn River Alliance is on the ground restoring 5 Bighorn Side Channels between the Three Mile Access site and the St. Xavier...