Bighorn River Montana Fly Fishing Map | Public Access Guide

Bighorn River Fishing Map – Montana

Fish smarter, not harder.

This detailed Bighorn River Fishing Map was created by local anglers who know the river firsthand—because they’ve spent decades fishing, floating, and studying one of Montana’s most famous tailwater fisheries.

Covering the Bighorn River from below Yellowtail Dam downstream to the Mallards Fishing Access Site, this map clearly shows where you can legally access and fish the river’s most productive tailwater section. Public lands and access points are presented in a clean, easy-to-read format designed for real use on the water.

Tailwater Section – Below Yellowtail Dam

This map places special emphasis on the Bighorn River tailwater immediately below Yellowtail Dam, where cold, consistent flows create ideal year-round trout habitat. The tailwater section is clearly identified, with public access points, walk-in areas, and parking locations mapped to help anglers navigate this heavily pressured stretch efficiently and legally. Understanding access and land ownership is critical on the Bighorn, and this map is designed to remove that uncertainty.

What’s Included:

• Clearly marked public lands, including federal, state, county, and city ownership

• Public fishing access points from the dam to Mallards

• River miles, bridges, and key reference points

• Trails and walk-in access areas

• Parking locations not found on other maps, identified through local knowledge

• High-resolution cartography designed for outdoor navigation and trip planning

Why Anglers Love It:

Unlike generic fishing maps, this map focuses on tailwater access clarity, so you know exactly where you’re allowed to be in one of Montana’s most regulated and heavily fished rivers. The added parking data makes it easier to move between access points while respecting private land boundaries.

Available Formats:

• Folded Paper Map – 15x12" unfolded, 3x6" folded pocket guide, ideal for fly shops, travel, and glove boxes

• GPS Mobile Map – Compatible with Avenza Maps for offline navigation

Whether you’re nymphing below the dam or drifting downstream toward Mallards, this map helps you spend less time searching for access—and more time fishing.