Bighorn River
Bighorn River is a / NW-flowing/ tributary of the Yellowstone and Missouri systems, famed for spring creels of cutthroat, brown, and rainbow trout.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Western United States |
| Subregion | Great Basin |
| Country | United States |
| State | WyomingMontana |
| County | Big Horn CountySheridan CountyPark County |
| District | Bighorn Basin |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 44.8 |
| Longitude | -107.2 |
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7:14 PM LOCAL TIMEThe Bighorn River emerges from the Bighorn Basin of north-central Wyoming, flowing east and then north into western Montana. Key access points sit near Fort Rock and Shell in Wyoming, with dam-controlled reaches below Boysen Reservoir and free-flowing sections upstream of Sheridan. Known for large, surfable pools and deep runs, the Bighorn supports healthy populations of cutthroat, brown, and rainbow trout, attracting anglers especially during late spring and fall. Beyond fishing, the river valley offers wildlife viewing of eagles, ospreys, and mule deer, and access for kayaking and float trips depending on flow and section.
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