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Bighorn River (Montana)
Location: Montana’s Bighorn flows northeastward through the Crow Indian Reservation, where 75 miles later it joins the Yellowstone River near the town of Custer, Montana. People commonly fly into Billings, Montana, or Sheridan, Wyoming (95 miles). There is also a paved airstrip in the vicinity of Afterbay Dam for those with private aircraft.
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The river’s water chemistry is highly alkaline, contributing to the growth of algae and aquatic grass. Think of the Bighorn as a giant spring creek. An abundance of crustaceans, such as scuds
and sow bugs, along with prolific insect hatches, create a super-fertile fish environment. Trout growth rates are impressive, and fish in the 14- to 16-inch range are common. Fish 20 inches and over are not rare. Brown trout are the dominant species, but rainbows are numerous as well. While the river’s rainbows are highly prized, the sheer numbers of brown trout make this river unique. Bighorn browns are renowned for their sporting qualities. They are very strong, leap well when hooked, and tend toward golden hues in coloring. The river has excellent spawning habitat, and is managed by the State of Montana as a wild-trout fishery. There is no stocking program.
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