THE BIGHORN of MONTANA

THE RIVER

The Bighorn River in Southcentral Montana opened to the angling public in 1981 after a closure of seven years. Since then, it's fame as a trout river has spread far and wide. It is now considered by many fly anglers to be the premier tailwater fishery in the United States.

THE FISHING

Flowing through the Bighorn Mountains and miles of limestone formations, The Bighorn River boasts an incredible insect population. Which, in turn, allows an estimated 7,000 trout per mile to flourish.

The Bighorn is a very consistent fishery as a result of the moderating effects the Yellowtail Dam has on water temperature and flow. High water or low water may effect your techniques but not the quality of your fishing experience.

September is our favorite time on the "Horn" with spectacular hatches of Tricos bringing almost every fish to the surface... and talk about exiting! You haven't lived until you've hooked a 20" brown on a 6X tippet on a size 18 dry fly. Good fishing to the Trico hatch lasts most of the morning with strong caddis hatches going well into the evening. It is an unbelievable sight to see hundreds of feeding fish throughout your 5 days of floating.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Kingfisher Lodge is a lovely river bottom farm with comfortable accommodations. Each unit sleeps two with a private bath, air conditioning, and a refrigerator. After a full day of angling, relax on the deck with a cocktail or take a soak in the hot tub and do a little bragging about the big one that didn't get away. Also, for your convenience, a small fly shop is located at the lodge for any last minute necessities.

FLOATS

Most land surrounding the Bighorn is owned by the Crow Indians so foot access is limited. The best way to fish the Horn is by drift boat. You fly fishing adventure included four days of floating with local Bighorn guides. You'll also spend a day drift fishing the river with one of our experienced hosts. Five days of floating the Bighorn and we guarantee you will have some exciting fishing tales to share.

Gratuities to our Montana guides are not included in the cost of any of the floats. Please plan accordingly.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

All meals are hearty, home-style cooking which are included during your stay at the Kingfisher Lodge. Because alcohol is prohibited on the Crow Indian reservation, no alcohol can be purchased locally. So plan accordingly.

TRANSPORTATION

We will be happy to make your air transportation arrangements for you. However, please note that airfare is not included in the package price. We are committed to getting the lowest air fares possible.

Ground transportation for the week is included in your trip package. It consists of 2 vans shared by the group. Private rentals an be arranged at our corporate discount rates.

NOTE: TRIP COST INCLUDES 4 FLOAT TRIPS.

DEPOSIT: 50% DEPOSIT AT TIME OF RESERVATION.

To book your trip, contact now us now by telephone at (570)-943-3151, fax at (570)943-2752, e-mail at WTREKKER@WILDERNESSTREKKER.COM, or by clicking below to access our electronic booking form.