Hey there, folks! Artificial Lure here with your Big Horn fishing report for March 24, 2025. Let me tell ya, it's been a heck of a week out on the water!

Weather's been mighty fine lately, with temps in the mid-50s and mostly clear skies. Sun's coming up around 7:15 AM and setting about 7:30 PM, giving us plenty of daylight to wet our lines. Water temp's hovering around 44 degrees, which has the fish starting to get more active.

Now, we don't have tides to worry about here on the Bighorn River, but flows are running steady at about 2,300 cfs. Water's clear as gin, so you'll want to go with lighter tippets and stealthy presentations.

Fish have been biting like crazy, especially in the afternoons. Rainbows and browns are the name of the game, with most folks pulling in 16-20 inchers. Heard tell of a few lucky anglers landing some real bruisers in the 24-inch range too.

For flies, midges are still the hot ticket. Try cream or red in sizes 20-22. Scuds and sowbugs in sizes 16-18 have been producing well too. If you're more of a spin fishing type, small jigs and spinners in gold or silver are your best bet.

As for hot spots, you can't go wrong with the stretch below Afterbay Dam or the 3-Mile Access area. Plenty of deep runs and riffles to explore. Just remember to mind your manners and give other anglers some space.

The nymph fishing has been fair to good, with afternoons often providing the best action, especially on sunny days. Streamer fishing is picking up steam too, so don't be afraid to throw some bigger flies. The "Goldie" streamer (articulated white & gold), Rusty Trombone, and the ever-productive Thin Mint have all been getting it done.

For you dry fly enthusiasts, we're starting to see some Blue-Winged Olive activity, though it's still pretty sparse. Keep an eye out for rising fish, especially in the slower stretches.

That's the report for today, folks. Remember to check your regulations and get your license before heading out. Tight lines and see you on the river!