Bighorn River
BIGHORN RIVER
Bighorn River
A classic dry fly stream, flowing right through the town of Thermopolis. This stream has several long stretches of slow meandering water holding big fish that love to eat small dries, often rising in pods and are so prolific that a pod of fish in a deep run will actually be mistaken for a shallow riffle.
This river also has several beautiful nymph runs, and some very deep pools that hold some big fish.
This is the exact same river as the Wind River Canyon it just has a different name. The name change is due to the fact that the Shoshone Indian tribe, lead by Chief Washakie for more than 60 years, knew this magnificent stream as the “Wind River” for centuries prior to European settlers such as Lewis and Clark who made their way to the west and had mistakenly began calling this river the Big Horn River. Realizing this was the same river a decision was made to change the name to the Big Horn once it leaves the “Wind River Country” and enters the Big Horn Basin. Hence, the wedding of the waters is where this name change occurs and the Wind River becomes the Big Horn River.
RATES & SEASONS
HIGH-SEASON PRICING
April 11th - October 31st
Full Day: Bighorn River: $625.00 (Lunch Included)
Half Day: Bighorn River: $525.00
SHOULDER SEASON SPECIALS
November 1st - April 10th
Full Day: Bighorn River: $525/day if booking 2 boats or one boat on 2 consecutive days, otherwise regular rates apply.
Half Day: Big Horn River: $450.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GUIDED TRIP PRICE INCLUDES:
One boat and 1-2 clients.
Transportation from our shop to and from the river, lunch and soft drinks (full day trips only), fly rod and reel (if needed), and safety equipment on the river (pfd).
Full day trips last approximately 8 hours and a half-day is approximately 4 hours.
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
Wyoming Fishing License & conservation stamp (required).
Terminal tackle (flies, leaders, tippet, etc…)
Optional guide gratuities
Special dietary requirements may be accommodated with at least 24-hour notice prior to trip departure date.
FOR MORE INFO
Call: (307) 864-9343
Email: trips@wyoming.com
Season Dates: April - November (weather & water levels permitting)
FISHING DEPOSIT CANCELLATION POLICY
A deposit of 50% is required when making reservations for fishing trips. Cancellation must be made 30 days prior to date of scheduled trip to receive a refund of deposit. Less than 30 day notice results in forfeiture of deposit. If cancellation occurs with less than 24 hours notice the full guided trip price will be charged.
BIG HORN FLY FISHING RETREAT DEPOSIT & CANCELLATION POLICY:
We strongly encourage the purchase of a travel insurance policy, as the old saying goes, “expect the unexpected”.
A cancellation with less than 30 days’ notice results in the deposit becoming non-refundable. If WRCWF can rebook the trip at the regular rate, you may choose a deposit credit for a rescheduled trip, or a deposit refund, less a 15% transaction fee. Deposits on rescheduled trips become non-refundable.
In the event of an emergency (medical, life changing event) or extreme weather event, you will receive a deposit credit toward a future trip. Please note, changing water levels are not considered an extreme weather event.
Date change requests: A request to change a previously scheduled trip will be accommodated when possible. In the event of a date change request, deposit(s) become non-refundable.
RECOMMENDED GEAR
6 weight rod (5 wt. will suffice)
Reel with floating line and drag system (weighted lines acceptable, but not necessary)
Terminal tackle (flies, leaders, tippet, etc.) is available in our fly shop and our guides will be happy to assist you with selecting the appropriate items the morning of your trip
Raincoat
Polarized sunglasses (primarily for eye protection)
Sunscreen
Fishin’ Hat
