Bighorn Trout Shop

Bighorn Trout Shop Bighorn River - Guided fishing, lodging, meals and fly shop in Fort Smith, Montana

The Bighorn River continues to produce quality fish day after day. Sowbugs and Scuds have been producing the best result...
06/03/2026

The Bighorn River continues to produce quality fish day after day. Sowbugs and Scuds have been producing the best results, with midge pupa and small mayfly nymph patterns taking fish also. Streamers have been producing on overcast days(as demonstrated in the first pic)
Reach out for up to the minute fishing reports, lodging, guided fishing and fly pattern recommendations. 406-666-2375

“Slab of the Week” award goes to Julie, who fished with BTS guide, Steve Anderson. Beautiful rainbow! •••
05/24/2026

“Slab of the Week” award goes to Julie, who fished with BTS guide, Steve Anderson. Beautiful rainbow!



Enjoying some glorious spring weather on the Bighorn River. BTS guide, Kip Dean, is rearranging things in the boat while...
05/20/2026

Enjoying some glorious spring weather on the Bighorn River. BTS guide, Kip Dean, is rearranging things in the boat while his client woks a riffle upstream.



05/14/2026

BTS guide, Audra Harvey, releases a nice brown trout on the Bighorn River.



Maddie Kiner (Hale & Shelly’s niece) with a beautiful rainbow trout that she caught on a Tailwater Sowbug pattern! •••  ...
05/11/2026

Maddie Kiner (Hale & Shelly’s niece) with a beautiful rainbow trout that she caught on a Tailwater Sowbug pattern!



Paul Cannon caught this big rainbow while fishing with BTS guide, Dante Bonanini. Swipe for a closer look. •••
05/07/2026

Paul Cannon caught this big rainbow while fishing with BTS guide, Dante Bonanini. Swipe for a closer look.



Former Deschutes Angler employee and fly angler extraordinaire, Ruby Selis, with a beautiful brown trout from the Bighor...
04/30/2026

Former Deschutes Angler employee and fly angler extraordinaire, Ruby Selis, with a beautiful brown trout from the Bighorn River. Ruby and her father, Ron, are sampling some of the best rivers in Montana.



Yesterday was a good day. BTS Guides Dante and Norm getting it done for their clients.  River is in great shape and the ...
04/29/2026

Yesterday was a good day. BTS Guides Dante and Norm getting it done for their clients. River is in great shape and the Bighorn continues to produce quality fish.
Call the shop for updated fishing reports, guided fishing or lodging. 406-666-2375

Todd Grubin with another healthy Bighorn Bow! Dante Bonanini was the guide.  •••
04/11/2026

Todd Grubin with another healthy Bighorn Bow! Dante Bonanini was the guide.



Northern Lights at night, streamer Fishermans delight!  Brown trout are starting to stage to spawn on the Bighorn River....
11/12/2025

Northern Lights at night, streamer Fishermans delight! Brown trout are starting to stage to spawn on the Bighorn River. Streamer fishing has been productive with black and olive streamers. Nymph fishing has been producing throughout with sowbug, scuds and worms. We are still open daily give us a call for any shuttle, fly or lodging needs! 406-666-2375

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91 1st Street E
Fort Smith, MT
59035

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