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
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Mountaineering
- Canoeing
Key takeaways
- Biome: Northern plains (900 m)
- Best season: Year-round
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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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.
Region
Worldwide
Biome
Northern plains (900 m)
Difficulty
moderate
