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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

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...

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

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.

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

After 22 days of Bighorn River flows being above 8,000cfs, river flows are finally on their way down, bringing relief to anglers who have...

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

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

WHEN: Friday the 9th of July from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. WHERE: Ok-A-Beh Marina on Bighorn Lake The annual Bighorn Carp Tournament has a long...

A compilation of fish pictures over the month of October the Bighorn River Alliance has received from fishing lodges, fly shops, fishing...

A compilation of fish pictures over the month of September received from lodges, fly shops, guides & individuals.

The Bighorn River burst to life with remarkable dry fly hatches combined with periods of excellent nymphing.

Flows to Maintain Despite Dry Conditions