Fort Smith places you where the clear, cold tailwaters of the Bighorn River meet soaring canyon walls, creating one of the West’s premier year-round trout fisheries. Anglers drift past cottonwoods and red-rock cliffs, launch from the Afterbay, and explore the vast public lands of Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area, just up the road from the imposing Yellowtail Dam, whose steady releases keep the river productive in every season. Wildlife watching, boating, and rim-top hikes round out the outdoor lineup, with big skies by day and dazzling stars by night.
Families appreciate the small-community rhythm and access to Hardin Public Schools, while day-to-day needs connect through Big Horn County and broader county services. For fishing licenses, access sites, and current regulations on the Bighorn, residents and visitors rely on Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks.
When it’s time for city conveniences, Billings offers shopping, medical specialists, and cultural events, and regional travel is a breeze via Billings Logan International Airport. The result is a life where blue-ribbon water and canyon scenery are part of the daily backdrop, yet urban amenities remain within reach.
If you’re considering a move—or thinking about selling—Agent Pronto can connect you with a great local real estate agent who knows the Fort Smith market and the lifestyle that makes it special.