There is a lot of water in the Bighorn right now. Over 12,600 cfs as of this writing. Clarity is good, but don’t plan to fish the river from the shore or wading though. A boat is pretty much your only option.
Because of the amounts of water flowing, there is not a whole lot of surface activity at this time. You might see some caddis flying around at some point, but don’t expect fish to be feeding on them.
Instead, bring your heavy nymphs and split shot. The best way to fish the river is to get your nymphs down deep. The fish are holding near the banks, islands, pocket water, and almost any other fishy looking water. If you are working a good run and not getting anything, then put on more weight. You’ll get the hang of it.
Tags: River - Bighorn
