Bighorn River Montana Fly Fishing Map | Public Access Guide

Conquer the Bighorn River: From Yellowtail Dam Through Fort Smith and Beyond

Tailwater giants. World-class hatches. A river that demands precision—and rewards it.

The Bighorn River Fly Fishing Map is your all-in-one guide to one of Montana’s most legendary trout fisheries. Covering the trophy tailwater section below Yellowtail Dam near Fort Smith, this map gives both float and wade anglers the insights they need to fish the Bighorn with confidence, clarity, and purpose.

Created by local experts and refined on the water, this compact guide reveals public access points, river miles, boat ramps, parking spots, and high-probability trout runs, so you spend less time searching and more time catching.

Why Anglers Trust This Map

• Complete coverage from Yellowtail Dam downstream

• Wade and float access clearly marked

• All boat launches and take-outs, plus float mileage included

• Public land boundaries clearly labeled—federal, state, and tribal lands

• Hidden pull-offs and walk-in access points you won’t find elsewhere

• River mileage and hatch info to help you plan like a local

Field-Ready and Pocket-Sized

Unfolds to 15” x 12” and folds down to a compact 3” x 6”—perfect for your vest, drift boat, or gear bag.

Includes a GPS-Enabled Mobile Map (via Avenza Maps)

• Works offline—no signal required in remote tailwater zones

• GPS-enabled to show your real-time location on the river

• Zoom in for detailed access and on-the-water navigation

• Identical to the printed map for seamless switching between formats

From early morning hatches to late-day streamer runs, the Bighorn is a river that delivers—if you know how to approach it. This map helps you make every drift count.

Float with purpose. Wade with confidence. Fish the legend.
Get your Bighorn River map today and elevate your game on Montana’s most storied trout stream.