reservoir in Montana, USA
A dramatic 71-mile canyon reservoir behind Yellowtail Dam with walleye, bass, catfish and sturgeon. Located in the Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area straddling the Montana-Wyoming border.
Bighorn Lake is a reservoir 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 Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Burbot, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Sauger, Shovelnose Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass, and Walleye. Explore the linked species guides below to learn their habits, average sizes, and the tackle that works best on Bighorn Lake.
Make sure you're fishing legally at Bighorn Lake. 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 Lake:
Check FishFinder's regulation records for rules that apply at Bighorn Lake:
Anglers at Bighorn Lake can target species including Black Crappie, Burbot, Channel Catfish, Rainbow Trout, Sauger, Shovelnose Sturgeon, Smallmouth Bass, 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 Lake before you cast a line.
Bighorn Lake is a reservoir in Montana, USA, and a popular destination for anglers exploring the region.