BIGHORN ANGLER FLY SHOP

Located in the heart of Fort Smith, Montana, the Bighorn Angler is a fully stocked year round fly shop, offering the traveling angler everything they need to maximize their trip to the Bighorn River.  Customer service and expert information are the cornerstone of our business.  From fly pattern selection, fishing techniques or river information our friendly and courteous staff is here to ensure you have the best fishing trip possible.

Hours: 7 am - 7 pm March through October   November - February 8 am - Noon

Bighorn River Fly Patterns

Being one of the only fly shops that has their own fly factory, we pride ourselfves at providing high quality flies at an affordable price to anglers. Our fly selection is the backbone of our business.  We pride ourselves on having a vast selection of fly patterns to cover every stage of every hatch found on the Bighorn River.  We also offer a wide array of custom fly patterns that you will find only at the Bighorn Angler.

Premium Flies Provided By:  Bugwater Fly Company, Solitude, Idylwilde, Umpqua, Yellowstone Fly Goods, Montana Fly Company and Dave Student.

Brands that we carry 

Orvis, Columbia, Simms, Hardy, TFO, Beulah, Echo, Lamson, Rio, Trouthunter, Fisknat, Dr. Slick and many more.....

Directions to Bighorn Angler Fly Shop & Lodge

Driving From Billings, Montana
Fort Smith is located approximately 90 miles south east of Billings, Montana.  From Billings International Airport drive east on Intersate 94, then exit on to I-90 south to Hardin.  Take the first Hardin exit, where you will see signs for Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area and Yellowtail Dam.  Once you get off the exit turn right. In a half mile veer right where the road forks.  Once you reach the four way stop, go straight then cross railroad

Driving From Billings, Montana
Fort Smith is located approximately 90 miles south east of Billings, Montana.  From Billings International Airport drive east on Intersate 94, then exit on to I-90 south to Hardin.  Take the first Hardin exit, where you will see signs for Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area and Yellowtail Dam.  Once you get off the exit turn right. In a half mile veer right where the road forks.  Once you reach the four way stop, go straight then cross the railroad tracks on the outskirts of town. You are now on Hwy 313.  Follow Hwy 313, in about 20 miles you will reach the town of St. Xavier.  Make a left in St. Xavier, you will remain on Hwy 313.  In about another 20 miles you will have reached the town of Fort Smith.  The Bighorn Angler Fly Shop is located just to the left of the Yellowtail Market.

Driving From Sheridan, Wyoming
Take I-90 approximately 50 miles west of Sheridan, Wyoming.  Turn left odd I-90 at the Lodge Grass Exit. Make a left of the exit and go through town veering left after the railroad tracks.  About 5 miles outside of town make a right on Good Luck Road towards Fort Smith.  Take this road about 20 miles until it ends at Hwy 313 and turn left. In approximately 17 miles you will arrive in Fort Smith.  The Bighorn Angler is located just to the left of the Yellowtail Market.