Hey there, Artificial Lure here with your Big Horn fishing report for March 15, 2025.

It's shaping up to be a decent day on the water. Sunrise was at 7:15 AM and we're looking at a high of 63°F with mostly sunny skies. The Bighorn River is flowing at a good 2,310 cfs, which is near normal for this time of year. Water temp is sitting around 40 degrees and clarity is clear.

Fish activity has been picking up with the warmer weather. Anglers have been having luck with rainbow and brown trout, mostly in the 14-20 inch range. A few lucky folks have landed some bigger browns pushing 24 inches. The spring bite is definitely on!

For flies, midges are still the main show. Go with cream or red (blood) midges in sizes 20-22. Our pre-rigged tandem midge larva and pupa setups have been real popular. Scuds and sowbugs are also producing well - try orange scuds or tailwater sowbugs in sizes 14-16.

If you're more of a gear fisherman, small spinners and crankbaits in natural colors have been working. Don't forget about good ol' nightcrawlers either.

For hot spots, the stretch below Afterbay Dam has been fishing well, especially in the deeper runs. The Three Mile Access area is also worth checking out.

Remember, the bite doesn't usually pick up until around 11 AM this time of year, so no need to rush out at first light. Fishing should be good through the afternoon, with sunset coming at 7:20 PM.

That's all for now, folks. Tight lines and see you on the water!