Post flush report

Flows are around 3000cfs. Having a boat is useful and knowing how to row it is even more useful. All the trout we caught yesterday were bursting at their seams... gorged on the bounty of leeches, worms and sow bugs provided by the flush. As flows stabalize, fishing should be excellent.

Also....
Went to the BLM's Bighorn Guides annual meeting on Tuesday night. Main topic of discussion was enforcement of "rogue" guides. Expect weekly patrols and if your guide does not have the proper BLM Special Recreation Permits, you, your guide and the outfitter may be fined. Lucky for you, we have the permits.

Fishing report - Bighorn River, Thermopolis

Flow is around 2100cfs. Flush is tomorrow, flows will be ramped up to 5,000cfs for the day. And we're looking at around 3,000cfs for the month of April.

We just wrapped up our week of guide trips with the ladies from Rods, Reels & Heels... it was an absolute giggle fest and a helluva good time!

Still no dry fly action, but there were a few baetis on the water.  Nymphing is still really good with sow bugs and midge. And the weekends are still really busy.

We're pretty open for the next couple weeks and fishing this week after the flush oughtta be good. And i like the higher flows for April. I'll keep ya posted on the status of dry fly activity.

On the water report

Fishing continues to be stellar despite busy and windy conditions. Nymphing is still really really good.  Sow bugs, scuds, midge and baetis and a few worms. Long leaders and a good chunk of lead. Starting to see more fish on redds and because of the higher water less people tromping on the gravel.

Still no dry fly action. But this warm weather oughtta get the things going hopefully by next week. Took a water temp of 45 degrees yesterday.

And streamer fishing isn't very good, but we're getting a few nice ones to commit to the big stuff.

Mouth full of meat

We have openings March 19-24 and April 1-10.

Bighorn River Flows & Fishing Report - Thermopolis

Just got off the phone with the Bureau of Reclamation and they say the river should remain steady thru March around 2000cfs. The flush is scheduled for March 28.

Fishing remains excellent. Sow bugs are still the primary diet. They're eating scuds but probly because they look like eggs. Been pumping a lot of midge pupa in black, cream and olive and a few baetis nymphs. Still not much dry action going on. And with the increase in flows worms and leeches should work well and maybe streamers.

Also we still have an available spot for Alyssa's Spey clinic on March 18.

Trout Spey Clinic

So you just bought a spey or switch rod and ya wanna learn how to use it? Come float with Alyssa Halls on the Bighorn River on Saturday, March 18, and she'll show you how it's done! This is a terrific time of year to swing steamers for trout on this river as the rainbows are very aggressive and there's no moss or grass to hang up your flies. Floating allows you to learn casts from each side of the river and helps you better access prime swing water. This is a full day float and you will wade and swing your flies thru as many different runs as possible. This trip is focused on instruction but your odds of hooking a few fish are great.  Bring your own spey/switch rod and your own spey/scandi/skagit line and we'll take care of the rest! Price is $200/person and includes instruction, flies, leader material, sink tips and a delicious riverside lunch, as well as some great company. Space is limited so get in touch soon for more info 307-480-8457

Fishing with Uncle Dave

Had a fun couple days fishing with Uncle Dave before the snowy snow hits us. Sow bugs seem to be the preferred food with scuds and midge on the side

Dave with a big bow

Dave with a big brown

Alyssa was batting clean up in the back of the boat today which led to many doubles..
More than we could count.

Alyssa with a nice brown from the back of the boat

Flows are still around 915cfs. Fishing is still really really good. Didn't have much traffic out there and the browns ate really good today. Ya still wanna focus on the deep slow stuff but we are starting to find a few more in the riffles on the insides. 

On the water report

Fished with Ryan on Friday & Saturday and had an awesome time. He came up from Houston and fished grey reef before he got to thermop and said he caught more fish here. I wouldn't believe it if I didn't see it! We lost count before lunch. The weather was gorgeous and the fishing was absolutely fantastic!

21 inch bow ate a size 20 midge under the bridge

Still offering $350 discount rates for 2 anglers until March 1st. Got a little snow coming in this week then we will see warmer temps again next week.

Love the blue on this brown

Plenty of holes in my calendar for March would really like to get em filled with dry fly enthusiasts. Last march we caught several browns around 22" on baetis dries and had shots at a couple 2 footers. Those big boys get super surface oriented as soon as they see the blue wings. Definitely my favorite dry fly month.

April and May are booking fast call now to reserve your dates!

See ya on the water!