The Bighorn River is considered by many to be the
finest trout steam in the United States and one of the most productive brown
trout fisheries in the world. The chemistry of the water flowing from the
limestone lined Yellowtail Reservoir is ideal to create a huge population of
mayflies, midges, caddis and fresh-water crustaceans.
This insect life and the perfect river habitat have produced large numbers
of big brown and rainbow trout.
Bug Hatches
Midges – March, April, early May
Baetis – Late April, May, early June
Pale Mourning Dun – Late July, August
Golden Stoneflys – Late July, August
Caddis – August, September
Tricos – September, October
Nymph fishing with Midge larvae and pupae, Mayfly nymphs, Sowbugs and
Scuds - all season
Bird Hunting
The river is a stopping point along the Central flyway for many species
of waterfowl. The usual hunters bag includes mallards, widgeon, gadwall,
teal and wood duck. There are many local resident Canadian geese that
are joined by large flocks that migrate through when it gets cold up
north. Also, ring neck pheasants live on the islands of the river!
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