Bighorn River
A tailwater trout factory below Yellowtail Dam — cold, clear year-round, with 5,000+ trout per mile in the top runs.
Where on earth
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- Region
- Montana, USA
- Country
- Worldwide
- Biome
- Northern plains (900 m)
- Best season
- Year-round
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Mountaineering
- Canoeing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Northern plains (900 m)
- Best season: Year-round
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
Topic summary
A tailwater trout factory below Yellowtail Dam — cold, clear year-round, with 5,000+ trout per mile in the top runs.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: Year-round
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Northern plains (900 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Plan with verified data
Bighorn River trip tools
Popular pursuits at Bighorn River
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Fishing
Resident gamefish, seasons, and the water that holds them.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.
- Canoeing
Paddle routes, portages, and put-ins.
