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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

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

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

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.

By Anne Marie Emery ACTION ALERT: Over the next two days, or until Saturday morning, Bighorn River temperatures are expected to be above...

HELENA – Montana’s famed fisheries provide amazing recreational opportunities, from blue ribbon trout streams in the west, to the...

MULTIPLE BIGHORN RIVER FISHING ACCESS SITES PARTIALLY CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING Jun 26, 2023 4:54 PM Vehicle access prohibited, walk-in...

Location: Three Mile Access • Date| May 6 • Time|9 AM to 1 PM • Click Here to Sign up !! Join The Bighorn River Alliance,...

While the Bighorn is not currently listed, several Montana SW Rivers are under restrictions due to low water and high stream...

Shannon Blackburn will be taking over duties for MFWP biologist Mike Ruggles, who has been promoted to Region 5 fisheries manager.

Green validation stickers will expire Februray 29, 2020.