Good morning from Big Horn, Montana—this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday, June 21st fishing report.

It’s prime time on the Bighorn River, and the bite has been steady as we roll into the heart of June. Sunrise was at 5:25 a.m. with sunset coming up just after 9:10 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to fish hard. Weather’s settling into that classic late-spring groove, with highs pushing toward 77°F and lows near 50°F. We’ve had a few patches of rain this week, but overall the skies are cooperative—just cloudy enough to keep those big fish feeding a little longer through the day, perfect for dry fly fanatics. No tides to speak of out here, but river flows have finally stabilized at 3,000 cfs after bouncing around earlier in the month, according to Bighorn Angler's recent updates.

Water clarity is very good this week, though there’s still some drifting moss below 3 Mile, so it pays to keep an eye on your hooks. The river’s a touch touchy, but when the fish settle into their new holding water, the action really picks up. Nymphing remains the best bet overall, with the subsurface game simply exceptional right now. The hot nymphs have been UV Yum Yums, Carpet Bugs, Tailwater Sows, Silver Bullets, Zebras, and Quills. Run these deep through the slow buckets and edges—especially where you see trout stacked behind midstream structure. PMD nymphs and scuds are also pulling steady numbers.

If you’re itching for some surface action, we’re starting to see more PMDs and caddis popping, with the odd blue-winged olive hatch midday. Keep a PMD Comparadun or a Purple Craze dry fly handy for rising fish. Stonefly patterns like a Chubby Chernobyl in yellow, tan, or even purple are still drawing aggressive eats along grassy banks and undercuts, especially early and late in the day.

Streamer anglers have been rewarded lately—Sparkle Minnows, Skiddish Smolts, and black Peanut Envys are accounting for some slabby browns and rainbows, particularly in the riffles and deeper tails. Let those streamers sink and strip them in slow for your best shot at a trophy.

Recent catches: anglers are reporting healthy numbers of rainbows in the 16–18-inch range and plenty of browns running up to 22 inches, with the best fish coming from the deeper bends and below the Afterbay down to Bighorn Access. The spawn for rainbows is winding down, so please give any visible redds a wide berth.

Hot spots for today: the Three Mile to Bighorn Access stretch is fishing the strongest, particularly around the “Slides” and “Slick,” while the Afterbay to Soap Creek run continues to be a reliable producer for both numbers and size.

For bait, tailwater scuds and sowbugs are hard to beat right now, but if you prefer lures, try a minnow-imitating crankbait or a Panther Martin with a gold blade in the runs.

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Good morning from Big Horn, Montana—this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday, June 21st fishing report.

It’s prime time on the Bighorn River, and the bite has been steady as we roll into the heart of June. Sunrise was at 5:25 a.m. with sunset coming up just after 9:10 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to fish hard. Weather’s settling into that classic late-spring groove, with highs pushing toward 77°F and lows near 50°F. We’ve had a few patches of rain this week, but overall the skies are cooperative—just cloudy enough to keep those big fish feeding a little longer through the day, perfect for dry fly fanatics. No tides to speak of out here, but river flows have finally stabilized at 3,000 cfs after bouncing around earlier in the month, according to Bighorn Angler's recent updates.

Water clarity is very good this week, though there’s still some drifting moss below 3 Mile, so it pays to keep an eye on your hooks. The river’s a touch touchy, but when the fish settle into their new holding water, the action really picks up. Nymphing remains the best bet overall, with the subsurface game simply exceptional right now. The hot nymphs have been UV Yum Yums, Carpet Bugs, Tailwater Sows, Silver Bullets, Zebras, and Quills. Run these deep through the slow buckets and edges—especially where you see trout stacked behind midstream structure. PMD nymphs and scuds are also pulling steady numbers.

If you’re itching for some surface action, we’re starting to see more PMDs and caddis popping, with the odd blue-winged olive hatch midday. Keep a PMD Comparadun or a Purple Craze dry fly handy for rising fish. Stonefly patterns like a Chubby Chernobyl in yellow, tan, or even purple are still drawing aggressive eats along grassy banks and undercuts, especially early and late in the day.

Streamer anglers have been rewarded lately—Sparkle Minnows, Skiddish Smolts, and black Peanut Envys are accounting for some slabby browns and rainbows, particularly in the riffles and deeper tails. Let those streamers sink and strip them in slow for your best shot at a trophy.

Recent catches: anglers are reporting healthy numbers of rainbows in the 16–18-inch range and plenty of browns running up to 22 inches, with the best fish coming from the deeper bends and below the Afterbay down to Bighorn Access. The spawn for rainbows is winding down, so please give any visible redds a wide berth.

Hot spots for today: the Three Mile to Bighorn Access stretch is fishing the strongest, particularly around the “Slides” and “Slick,” while the Afterbay to Soap Creek run continues to be a reliable producer for both numbers and size.

For bait, tailwater scuds and sowbugs are hard to beat right now, but if you prefer lures, try a minnow-imitating crankbait or a Panther Martin with a gold blade in the runs.

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Good morning from Big Horn, Montana—this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday, June 21st fishing report.

It’s prime time on the Bighorn River, and the bite has been steady as we roll into the heart of June. Sunrise was at 5:25 a.m. with sunset coming up just after 9:10 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to fish hard. Weather’s settling into that classic late-spring groove, with highs pushing toward 77°F and lows near 50°F. We’ve had a few patches of rain this week, but overall the skies are cooperative—just cloudy enough to keep those big fish feeding a little longer through the day, perfect for dry fly fanatics. No tides to speak of out here, but river flows have finally stabilized at 3,000 cfs after bouncing around earlier in the month, according to Bighorn Angler's recent updates.

Water clarity is very good this week, though there’s still some drifting moss below 3 Mile, so it pays to keep an eye on your hooks. The river’s a touch touchy, but when the fish settle into their new holding water, the action really picks up. Nymphing remains the best bet overall, with the subsurface game simply exceptional right now. The hot nymphs have been UV Yum Yums, Carpet Bugs, Tailwater Sows, Silver Bullets, Zebras, and Quills. Run these deep through the slow buckets and edges—especially where you see trout stacked behind midstream structure. PMD nymphs and scuds are also pulling steady numbers.

If you’re itching for some surface action, we’re starting to see more PMDs and caddis popping, with the odd blue-winged olive hatch midday. Keep a PMD Comparadun or a Purple Craze dry fly handy for rising fish. Stonefly patterns like a Chubby Chernobyl in yellow, tan, or even purple are still drawing aggressive eats along grassy banks and undercuts, especially early and late in the day.

Streamer anglers have been rewarded lately—Sparkle Minnows, Skiddish Smolts, and black Peanut Envys are accounting for some slabby browns and rainbows, particularly in the riffles and deeper tails. Let those streamers sink and strip them in slow for your best shot at a trophy.

Recent catches: anglers are reporting healthy numbers of rainbows in the 16–18-inch range and plenty of browns running up to 22 inches, with the best fish coming from the deeper bends and below the Afterbay down to Bighorn Access. The spawn for rainbows is winding down, so please give any visible redds a wide berth.

Hot spots for today: the Three Mile to Bighorn Access stretch is fishing the strongest, particularly around the “Slides” and “Slick,” while the Afterbay to Soap Creek run continues to be a reliable producer for both numbers and size.

For bait, tailwater scuds and sowbugs are hard to beat right now, but if you prefer lures, try a minnow-imitating crankbait or a Panther Martin with a gold blade in the runs.

Thanks for tuning in to the local scoop—don’t forget to subscribe to stay up-to-date on all things Bighorn fishing. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

Good morning from Big Horn, Montana—this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday, June 21st fishing report.

It’s prime time on the Bighorn River, and the bite has been steady as we roll into the heart of June. Sunrise was at 5:25 a.m. with sunset coming up just after 9:10 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to fish hard. Weather’s settling into that classic late-spring groove, with highs pushing toward 77°F and lows near 50°F. We’ve had a few patches of rain this week, but overall the skies are cooperative—just cloudy enough to keep those big fish feeding a little longer through the day, perfect for dry fly fanatics. No tides to speak of out here, but river flows have finally stabilized at 3,000 cfs after bouncing around earlier in the month, according to Bighorn Angler's recent updates.

Water clarity is very good this week, though there’s still some drifting moss below 3 Mile, so it pays to keep an eye on your hooks. The river’s a touch touchy, but when the fish settle into their new holding water, the action really picks up. Nymphing remains the best bet overall, with the subsurface game simply exceptional right now. The hot nymphs have been UV Yum Yums, Carpet Bugs, Tailwater Sows, Silver Bullets, Zebras, and Quills. Run these deep through the slow buckets and edges—especially where you see trout stacked behind midstream structure. PMD nymphs and scuds are also pulling steady numbers.

If you’re itching for some surface action, we’re starting to see more PMDs and caddis popping, with the odd blue-winged olive hatch midday. Keep a PMD Comparadun or a Purple Craze dry fly handy for rising fish. Stonefly patterns like a Chubby Chernobyl in yellow, tan, or even purple are still drawing aggressive eats along grassy banks and undercuts, especially early and late in the day.

Streamer anglers have been rewarded lately—Sparkle Minnows, Skiddish Smolts, and black Peanut Envys are accounting for some slabby browns and rainbows, particularly in the riffles and deeper tails. Let those streamers sink and strip them in slow for your best shot at a trophy.

Recent catches: anglers are reporting healthy numbers of rainbows in the 16–18-inch range and plenty of browns running up to 22 inches, with the best fish coming from the deeper bends and below the Afterbay down to Bighorn Access. The spawn for rainbows is winding down, so please give any visible redds a wide berth.

Hot spots for today: the Three Mile to Bighorn Access stretch is fishing the strongest, particularly around the “Slides” and “Slick,” while the Afterbay to Soap Creek run continues to be a reliable producer for both numbers and size.

For bait, tailwater scuds and sowbugs are hard to beat right now, but if you prefer lures, try a minnow-imitating crankbait or a Panther Martin with a gold blade in the runs.

Thanks for tuning in to the local scoop—don’t forget to subscribe to stay up-to-date on all things Bighorn fishing. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

Good morning from Big Horn, Montana—this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday, June 21st fishing report.

It’s prime time on the Bighorn River, and the bite has been steady as we roll into the heart of June. Sunrise was at 5:25 a.m. with sunset coming up just after 9:10 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to fish hard. Weather’s settling into that classic late-spring groove, with highs pushing toward 77°F and lows near 50°F. We’ve had a few patches of rain this week, but overall the skies are cooperative—just cloudy enough to keep those big fish feeding a little longer through the day, perfect for dry fly fanatics. No tides to speak of out here, but river flows have finally stabilized at 3,000 cfs after bouncing around earlier in the month, according to Bighorn Angler's recent updates.

Water clarity is very good this week, though there’s still some drifting moss below 3 Mile, so it pays to keep an eye on your hooks. The river’s a touch touchy, but when the fish settle into their new holding water, the action really picks up. Nymphing remains the best bet overall, with the subsurface game simply exceptional right now. The hot nymphs have been UV Yum Yums, Carpet Bugs, Tailwater Sows, Silver Bullets, Zebras, and Quills. Run these deep through the slow buckets and edges—especially where you see trout stacked behind midstream structure. PMD nymphs and scuds are also pulling steady numbers.

If you’re itching for some surface action, we’re starting to see more PMDs and caddis popping, with the odd blue-winged olive hatch midday. Keep a PMD Comparadun or a Purple Craze dry fly handy for rising fish. Stonefly patterns like a Chubby Chernobyl in yellow, tan, or even purple are still drawing aggressive eats along grassy banks and undercuts, especially early and late in the day.

Streamer anglers have been rewarded lately—Sparkle Minnows, Skiddish Smolts, and black Peanut Envys are accounting for some slabby browns and rainbows, particularly in the riffles and deeper tails. Let those streamers sink and strip them in slow for your best shot at a trophy.

Recent catches: anglers are reporting healthy numbers of rainbows in the 16–18-inch range and plenty of browns running up to 22 inches, with the best fish coming from the deeper bends and below the Afterbay down to Bighorn Access. The spawn for rainbows is winding down, so please give any visible redds a wide berth.

Hot spots for today: the Three Mile to Bighorn Access stretch is fishing the strongest, particularly around the “Slides” and “Slick,” while the Afterbay to Soap Creek run continues to be a reliable producer for both numbers and size.

For bait, tailwater scuds and sowbugs are hard to beat right now, but if you prefer lures, try a minnow-imitating crankbait or a Panther Martin with a gold blade in the runs.

Thanks for tuning in to the local scoop—don’t forget to subscribe to stay up-to-date on all things Bighorn fishing. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

Good morning from Big Horn, Montana—this is Artificial Lure with your Saturday, June 21st fishing report.

It’s prime time on the Bighorn River, and the bite has been steady as we roll into the heart of June. Sunrise was at 5:25 a.m. with sunset coming up just after 9:10 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to fish hard. Weather’s settling into that classic late-spring groove, with highs pushing toward 77°F and lows near 50°F. We’ve had a few patches of rain this week, but overall the skies are cooperative—just cloudy enough to keep those big fish feeding a little longer through the day, perfect for dry fly fanatics. No tides to speak of out here, but river flows have finally stabilized at 3,000 cfs after bouncing around earlier in the month, according to Bighorn Angler's recent updates.

Water clarity is very good this week, though there’s still some drifting moss below 3 Mile, so it pays to keep an eye on your hooks. The river’s a touch touchy, but when the fish settle into their new holding water, the action really picks up. Nymphing remains the best bet overall, with the subsurface game simply exceptional right now. The hot nymphs have been UV Yum Yums, Carpet Bugs, Tailwater Sows, Silver Bullets, Zebras, and Quills. Run these deep through the slow buckets and edges—especially where you see trout stacked behind midstream structure. PMD nymphs and scuds are also pulling steady numbers.

If you’re itching for some surface action, we’re starting to see more PMDs and caddis popping, with the odd blue-winged olive hatch midday. Keep a PMD Comparadun or a Purple Craze dry fly handy for rising fish. Stonefly patterns like a Chubby Chernobyl in yellow, tan, or even purple are still drawing aggressive eats along grassy banks and undercuts, especially early and late in the day.

Streamer anglers have been rewarded lately—Sparkle Minnows, Skiddish Smolts, and black Peanut Envys are accounting for some slabby browns and rainbows, particularly in the riffles and deeper tails. Let those streamers sink and strip them in slow for your best shot at a trophy.

Recent catches: anglers are reporting healthy numbers of rainbows in the 16–18-inch range and plenty of browns running up to 22 inches, with the best fish coming from the deeper bends and below the Afterbay down to Bighorn Access. The spawn for rainbows is winding down, so please give any visible redds a wide berth.

Hot spots for today: the Three Mile to Bighorn Access stretch is fishing the strongest, particularly around the “Slides” and “Slick,” while the Afterbay to Soap Creek run continues to be a reliable producer for both numbers and size.

For bait, tailwater scuds and sowbugs are hard to beat right now, but if you prefer lures, try a minnow-imitating crankbait or a Panther Martin with a gold blade in the runs.

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Artificial Lure here with your June 20th, 2025 Big Horn, Montana fishing report.

It’s shaping up to be one of those classic early summer days on the Bighorn. Weather’s in that sweet spot—starting cool after a crisp 5:29 AM sunrise, warming gently to the upper 70s with just enough breeze to keep the bugs moving, and sunset winding down at 9:08 PM. No tidal action on these Montana waters, but the water’s running clear, levels have dropped to about 4,500 CFS, and conditions are prime.

The fish are fired up. This week, the Bighorn Angler folks said the bite has been “on fire,” with trout waking up hungry after the cooler months. Anglers have been pulling in big numbers of brown trout—always the crown jewel of the Bighorn—along with good-sized rainbows, some cutthroats, and plenty of whitefish thrown in for good measure. The last few days saw big catches below Three Mile and heavy action in the deeper runs near Afterbay.

For your rig, it’s a nymph and streamer show. The UV Yum Yum and Carpet Bug are still reigning for nymphing—set deep, drift slow, and hold on. The Tailwater Sowbug and Black Zebra Midge are also putting fish in the net. Streamer junkies, throw a Sparkle Minnow or go bold with a Skiddish Smolt or black Peanut Envy—let it sink in those slower, deeper slots and retrieve with patience. The big boys are down low and hungry.

If you’re spinning, nothing beats a brown and gold Panther Martin or a gold Cast Master. Early morning, work a Rapala in rainbow or silver along the bank edges for cruising browns before the sun climbs. Worm patterns and scuds are still getting action, especially as the water warms later in the day.

Hot spots? You can’t go wrong working the runs below Three Mile Bridge—especially in the mornings—but don’t skip the productive deeper holes near Afterbay Dam. Fish are stacking up there, and you’ll find less pressure. If you’re willing to walk, the side channels above Soap Creek have been sneaky good for both numbers and size.

If you’re out midday, keep an eye on the surface—mayflies are starting to pop, and a well-presented dry could turn a slow stretch into an epic one. As always, check your Montana fishing license and stay safe around fast water.

Thanks for tuning in to today’s fishing report—whether you’re chasing browns, rainbows, or just that perfect cast, get out there and make the most of these prime Big Horn days. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an update.

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Artificial Lure here with your June 18, 2025, Big Horn, Montana area fishing report.

We woke up to classic early summer weather—bluebird skies, breezy highs around 75°F, and a touch of that famous Montana dry air. According to Weather Underground, sunrise hit at 7:05 AM, and you can expect it to set at 7:28 PM. No tidal concerns on our inland tailwaters, but the Bighorn River’s flows are running steady, clear, and a touch low—prime for sight fishing.

Fishing’s been on fire all week, and the river crowds are lighter than you’d think for mid-June. Reports from Bighorn Angler and North Fork Anglers say fish are hungry and active, coming out of their spring slumber, with subsurface action still leading the way. Water temps remain cool but are rising, and fish are starting to move from deep runs into shallower riffles, especially as the sun warms things up.

Nymphing continues to produce the bulk of the action. Effective patterns reported by both shops and guides this week include UV Scuds, Cotton Candies, Red Bead Carpet Bugs, Tailwater Sows, Green Weenies, Pill Poppers, Zirdles, Perdignons, and just about any worm pattern you have in pink, red, or natural. If you’re grabbing only a few, make Cotton Candies and Sow Bugs your first picks.

Streamer junkies are having a field day too. Sparkle Minnows, Skiddish Smolts, black Peanut Envy, Sculpzilla, and Thin Mints have all fooled some bigger browns lurking deep—just remember to let those streamers sink and keep your retrieve slow if you want to tempt a trophy out of cover.

Dry fly action is just over the horizon. The Baetis hatch is reported to be days away, so keep those BWO and PMD dries handy. Midges are still popping for the diehards working the slicks at dawn and dusk, but nymphs remain king. When the hatch does kick off, expect some world-class topwater opportunities.

For the best results, focus your efforts around Afterbay to Three Mile and the slow riffles just below Soap Creek. These sections have been consistent, producing nice numbers of fat rainbows and healthy browns, with some days seeing double-digit catches per rod.

The grass is starting to show up, especially downstream, so keep your flies clean and be ready to adjust your rig as needed.

That’s your Big Horn report for June 18. Get out early, pack your bug spray, and don’t sleep on the evening streamer bite.

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Good morning anglers, this is Artificial Lure coming to you with your Big Horn, Montana fishing report for Saturday, June 7, 2025.

The Big Horn River is in great shape right now. Water clarity has largely improved with just a slight tinge of green in places and some drifting grass, especially below the Three Mile stretch, but fishing remains hot. River flows have stabilized around 4,500 cfs following some ups and downs earlier this season, and that's put the fish right where we want them.

Today's weather is comfortable—expect a high around 68°F under mostly cloudy skies with a slight chance of a rain shower this afternoon. Winds from the northwest will be running 5 to 10 mph, light enough for a solid day on the water. Sunrise was at 5:24 a.m., and sunset will stretch out to 8:46 p.m., giving you plenty of daylight to chase that next big one.

On the fishing front, nymphing is still the name of the game with the water on the cooler side. Trout are actively feeding, and the most productive patterns right now are sowbugs, scuds, San Juan worms in any color you like, Cotton Candies, Jellybeans, and the ever-reliable Tailwater Sowbug. If you want to switch things up, try the Black Zebra Midge or the Pearl/Olive Jiggy Perdigon. Don't be afraid to go with a Green Weenie or UV Scud either, especially early in the day.

Streamer fishing is holding steady—it's producing the bigger fish, especially as temps warm up into the afternoon. Sparkle Minnows, Skiddish Smolts, Peanut Envy, and Thin Mints are the hottest streamer patterns in anglers’ nets. Let those flies sink and retrieve them slow and steady through the deeper holes and drop-offs.

As for catches, reports from around Afterbay to 3 Mile and from 3 Mile down to Bighorn show healthy numbers of both rainbow and brown trout, with most fish ranging from 14 to 18 inches, but a few pushing well past 20 inches. Fish have been especially hungry—spring is winding down, and they're gorging on everything before the summer heat.

A couple of hot spots to try today:
- The Afterbay to Three Mile access—classic Bighorn water with lots of trout stacked up in slow, deep runs.
- The area just downstream of the Bighorn Access Site, where fish are migrating from deeper runs into shallow riffles as water temps rise.

A quick reminder: bring extra flies and check your rigs often—the grass and debris can foul hooks, but the fishing action is more than worth the extra effort.

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Hey there, river rats! Artificial Lure here with your Bighorn River fishing report for June 6th, 2025.

The big news is we've finally got that clear water we've been waiting for! The river dropped to about 4500 CFS earlier this week, and while there's still some drifting debris below Three Mile, overall conditions are prime. The water clarity is fantastic in most stretches, though you might encounter some grass in spots - a normal spring condition that's been improving with our cooler nights.

If you're hitting the water today, expect some wind (typical Montana spring), but the fishing's been downright epic lately. Nymphing remains your best bet, with Black Micro Mayflies, Pearl/Olive Jiggy Perdigons, Black Zebra Midges, and Tailwater Sowbugs all producing consistently. Don't leave home without some scuds and worms - just about any color worm pattern will do the trick right now.

For you streamer junkies, the fishing's been excellent with the cooler water temps. The big browns and rainbows are piled up in deeper slots. Sparkle Minnows, Skiddish Smolts, and black Peanut Envy patterns have been moving fish. Work those deeper runs slowly and you'll connect with some hefty trout.

The dry fly action is just starting to pick up. Blue-winged Olives are hatching in good numbers when conditions are right, and we're expecting Pale Morning Duns any day now. If you catch a hatch, switch to PMD patterns in sizes 14-18, especially if flows stay below 6,000 CFS.

Hot spots? The stretch from Afterbay to Three Mile is fishing well, though it's getting the most pressure. If you're looking to avoid crowds, try working downstream of Bighorn Access. There's been excellent action in the deeper runs and along the drop-offs where fish are staging.

Remember folks, the rainbows are in full spawn mode on the reeds, so please be mindful and give those fish some space. There's plenty of actively feeding fish to target without disturbing the spawners.

Water temp is hovering around 49 degrees, perfect for active feeding. The fish know winter's coming, so they're really packing on the calories right now - take advantage of their appetite!

Most anglers are reporting 15-20 fish days with average size around 16 inches, with plenty of opportunities at larger fish if you're working streamers or fishing the deeper slots.

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