river in Montana, USA
One of the finest tailwater trout fisheries in North America, flowing cold and clear from Yellowtail Dam through the Crow Reservation. Located in the world-famous tailwater below Yellowtail Afterbay Dam at Fort Smith.
Bighorn River is a river in Montana, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region. This guide brings together the fish species you can target, the regulations that apply, and the campsites nearby so you can plan a complete fishing trip.
Anglers fishing Bighorn River can target species including Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Sauger, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Bighorn River.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Bighorn River. A fishing license is required across most of USA, and daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change from year to year. When FishFinder has matching records, use the regulations link below to review the rules hub before you cast a line.
Explore the species guides for fish recorded at Bighorn River:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Bighorn River:
Anglers at Bighorn River can target species including Brown Trout, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Sauger, and Walleye. Explore each species on this page to learn its habits, average size, and the tackle that works best.
Yes — a fishing license is required across most of USA. Daily limits, size limits, and open seasons can change year to year, so review the regulations on file for Bighorn River before you cast a line.
Bighorn River is a river in Montana, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.