Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
48
Forrester's Big Horn River Resort's Tip of the Week
Can we say windy? The beginning of the week was not our choice of weather patterns coming through the Bighorn River, we had rainy days with a steady 20-30 mph winds and with gusts up to 67 mph. Made our boat fishing a major challenge but still got it done. But what a change today out here with lots of sun and 60-70 degrees for the remaining weekend and week. Fishing was good with Tan & Grey Sowbugs, All Day Wood, and Baetis. We did see a few rising fish along the banks eating. We did get into a great pod of rainbows later in the day that were on a steady eat and put 9 in the net on BWOs. The nymph fishing has been consistent. Windy today, so fish heavier nymphs to get a better drift or fish streamers in the deeper holes or tight to the bank. We have been seeing some rising fish throughout the top 13 miles. The fish are eating midges and midge clusters! Our season is booking up, but still have some great days open for your next visit to The Bighorn River. Contact us for booking and fishing information!
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5-Day Outlook as of 5/12/24
ONE-WEEK FORECAST Really nice start of the week with 70s in our forecast. We do have a system working its way through the valley Mon-Tues with a potential for rain and thunderstorms. But back up to the 70s and sunshine! make sure you always have a rain jacket with you!
Techniques & Tips as of 5/12/24
The nymph fishing has been consistent. We have been seeing some rising fish throughout the top 13 miles. The fish are eating midges, midge clusters, and a few BWO's. #14, #16 Soft Hackle Sowbug; #18-#20 Zebra Midges; #16 Orange Scud, #8 Squirmy Worm (burgundy or red); #14 Ray Charles (grey or tan) #18-24 Griffin / Midge Cluster DRY FLIES STREAMERS #8 Soccer Mom; #10 Black Leech; #6 Thin Mint Wooley Bugger (Hale's favorite); #6 Olive Zonker; #4 Dirty Hippie (cream), #6 Grinch DRY FLIES #20 CDC Baetis if weather is have way good! STREAMERS #6 Olive Zonker, #8 Soccer Mom; #10 Black Leech; #6 Thin Mint Wooley Bugger,#4 Dirty Hippie (cream), #6 Grinch
Local Species Available Year Round (Prime: April 1 - November 31)
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Wild Rainbow & Brown Trout
Forrester's Big Horn River Resort's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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TH Zebra Midge | Black | 18-20 |
Bead Head Brassie | N/A | 18-24 |
Blue Winged Olive | N/A | 16-20 |
RS2 | 18-22 | |
All Day Wood | N/A | 14 |
baetis | black | 16-22 |
Tungsten Jig Bugger | White & Black | 12-18 |
Midge | Black | 16-20 |
Ray Charles | Grey | 12-14 |
Forrester's Big Horn River Resort's Recommended Gear
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Best Leader:
Super Strong Plus Leaders
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Best Tippet:
SuperStrong Plus Tippet in 30- and 100-meter spools
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Best Fly Fishing Rod:
6-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
WF Trout Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line