The Bighorn Angler
Fly fishing and Hunting Lodge

PO Box 7578
Fort Smith, MT 59035

(406)666-2233 (Lodge)
 If you're a serious fisherman, no doubt you've already heard about the Bighorn River.  Opened to the public in 1981, it has earned its' reputation as a world class trout stream.  With an estimated 6,000 trout per mile averaging 16 - 18 inches long, the Bighorn River offers anglers the opportunity to catch trout that many of us heretofore have only seen in our dreams.  Learn more about the Bighorn river...

The Bighorn Angler was the first shop to open on the River.  Since 1982, our professional staff has provided a full range of services to Bighorn River fly fishermen...
Experienced guides who know the river - our top three guides have over 35 guiding seasons on the river
Comfortable lodging and excellent meals - designed just for angler

 
Ft. Smith to St. Xavier, MT
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Custom Trips

Customize your own combination trip and we will quote you a fee for your party size and any combination of sporting events.


 Cast and Blast Trip

Six night and five full days of a combination upland bird hunting and fly fishing trip.  Spend any combination of these five days fly fishing the fabled Bighorn River with expert fly fishing guides for trophy brown and rainbow trout.  Then spend the rest of your time hunting our leased lands for pheasant, chukar, Hungarian partridge, and sharp-tailed grouse.  "A Bonanza for the outdoor enthusiast."
 Fishing Packages

Spend 3-4 days angling on the fabled Bighorn River for 16 inch average brown trout and 18 inch average rainbow trout.  Then, enjoy 2-3 days on uncrowded, pristine mountain and canyon streams and lakes catching wild, native trout ranging from 7-18 inches.  Some of our exclusive streams at lower elevations hold some incredible brown trout that might reach 4-5 pounds!  Call or email for package pricing.

Single
Double
Triple
$350/day
$395/day
$500/day


 2007 Bighorn Special

3 Days Guided Flyfishing and
4 Nights Lodging - $795 (price per man based on double occupancy)
Special includes boat, lunches and flies, hot breakfast and dinners in our own dining room, great home cooking, clean comfortable rooms with Dish Network and a private shower/bath.  You will be guided by the best guides the Bighorn River has to offer.

2 Days Guided Flyfishing and
3 Nights Lodging - $595 (price per man based on double occupancy)
Special includes boat, lunches and flies, hot breakfast and dinners in our own dining room, great home cooking, clean comfortable rooms with Dish Network and a private shower/bath.  You will be guided by the best guides the Bighorn River has to offer.


 Accommodations

Your accommodations will be with the Bighorn Angler.  We provide clean, comfortable rooms with Dish Network and a private shower/bath.  Look forward to hot breakfasts, great home cooking, and dinner in our own dining room.  Also available are private two bedroom cabins.  They are fully furnished and have all major appliances, pots, pans, and flatware.  See rates below.

Room Rates:
Single
$57.50
Double
$67.50
Triple
$77.50

Cabin Rates:
1-3 persons
$150.00
each addit.
$25.00
Maximum
5


 Car Shuttle

Car shuttles:

After Bay to Three Mile Access - $18/vehicle
After Bay to Bighorn Fishing Access - $21/vehicle
Three Mile Access to Bighorn Fishing Access - $21/vehicle
Bighorn Fishing Access to Mallards - $40/vehicle

Special dropoffs are an additional $20!