Forresters’s Bighorn Fishing and Wingshooting Blog

The flows are at 2,850cfs. Streamer fishing is Starting to be the preference for the angles this week. Casting toward the bank and stripping it back 20 feet or so. Out in the deeper pools can be exciting leting your streamer sink near the bottom before starting to strip. A light sink tip line is ideal for this style of fishing. The bottom tributaries are starting to clear up so the lower river is getting better. River Flows —- 2,850cfs

Even with cooler weather, the Hopper fishing is still holding in there but will tapper off soon. However it will remain consistent as long as the weather holds, and seems to be the choice for most anglers. Mid day temps are expected to be in the mid 50’s. Hopper fishing is better on the the warmer sunnier days, with a little wind. Streamer fishing is starting to pickup as the browns are getting ready for the fall spawn. Water temps are near perfect at 59.