Trip brief · Bighorn River (Wyoming)
How to go fish the Bighorn River (Wyoming)
The months we list for the Bighorn River (Wyoming) are April, May, June, September, October, November. August is outside that window, so this brief is written for September, the next month we list.
September
Reading the gauge…
Flies to tie — September
Blue-winged Olive#18-20
CDC BWO
Mahogany Dun#14-16
Mahogany Comparadun
Caddis#14-16
Access
Wedding of the Waters
43.645, -108.207parking
Hot Springs State Park
43.651, -108.213parking
Wind River Canyon Boat Ramp
43.520, -108.180parking
Longwell Access
43.700, -108.170parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
Wyoming fishing license required. Wind River Canyon section may have special regulations — check WGFD current rules. Hot Springs State Park provides free public access. Some canyon sections accessible only by float; Class II-III rapids require experienced oarsmen. Check WGFD for current slot limits, season dates, and any special gear restrictions on public sections.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Bighorn River (Wyoming) page →