Fishing Outlook & Conditions
Water Temp:
46
Jeramie Prine's Tip of the Week
The Bighorn River is fishing well right now! Trout have wintered well and it is a promising sign for this season. Water flows have settled and summer fishing techniques are bringing success Vary techniques from nymphing, dry fly fishing (dry/droppers), and streamer fishing. Fish all the water from shallow to deep. Summertime fishing is here! Streamers, nymphs, and dry flies are working right now. The biggest tip of the week is to keep those flies clean in between casts. To see the actual water flows, please visit: https://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_boyr.pl
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Dunoir Fishing Adventures5-Day Outlook as of 6/27/25
A cold front moved into Bighorn Basin this weekend. Temperatures will start climbing again and fishing should stabilize. It was a nice break from the hot temperatures that we have been receiving.
Techniques & Tips as of 6/27/25
Nymphing, dry fly, and streamer fishing have been catching trout. It is summer so fish shallow, medium, and deep water. Hit it all! Moss and grass have developed, so it is important to keep those flies clean between casts to find success.
Local Species Available Spring
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Trout
Jeramie Prine's Recommended Fly Patterns
"Must-have" fly fishing patterns in descending order of importance:
Name: | Colors: | Size(s): |
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Bead Head Hare's Ear Flashback | N/A | 16 |
Indicator Spinner - Trico | N/A | 16 |
Shaky Worm | N/A | 16 |
Rouse's J-Dub Sow Bug | N/A | 16 |
Schroeder's Parachute Hopper | N/A | |
Schultzy's Red Eyes Leech | N/A |
Jeramie Prine'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:
5-Weight 9' Fly Rod
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Best Floating Fly Line:
Trout Easy Mend WF Fly Line
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Best Sinking Fly Line:
Bank Shot Sink Tip Fly Line