Page 32 of North American Fishing by Frontiers International Travel

page 31 bighorn river south-central montana the bighorn river is back and fishing better than ever best tailwater fishery in the lower 48 these are just a few of the comments we are hearing from our clients who fished the bighorn this past season since 1989 frontiers has been on the horn which many consider to be one of the finest trout streams in the united states since the bighorn is a tailwater river with regulated flow water levels and temperatures remain relatively consistent throughout the year it is a broad river that is incredibly rich in insect life in terms of numbers of trout and average size the bighorn s remarkable catch statistics are unmatched in the west angler s edge outfitters and frontiers have been working together and fishing the bighorn for almost 20 years brad downey owner and head guide of angler s edge outfitters and his son brett know the river intimately and will work hard to put you into plenty of big fighting fish anglers are accommodated in the guest cabin or guest house both of which are located minutes from the put-in point on the river this is an ideal trip for the angler who would like to get away for a long weekend or combine it with other great montana fishing opportunities kingfisher lodge offers a peaceful location in a rural setting a half mile from the bighorn matt and kerri mcmeans owners and hosts of this comfortable lodge will make your stay very enjoyable they can accommodate up to 14 guests in well-maintained lodge rooms delicious meals are served in the main dining room before and after a productive day on the river with an experienced guide for those outdoor enthusiasts interested in a cast-and-blast trip last stand outfitters in hardin montana offers an outstanding combination package during the fall season upland bird seasons coincide with excellent trout fishing on the bighorn river.

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