Relief from the Heat!

The heat wave finally broke and we received some well needed rains and cooler temperatures this week. The Bitterroot is still running low and “Hoot Owl” restrictions are still in effect. Fishing is permitted between the hours of midnight until 2pm on the Bitterroot river. There are no restrictions on the East and West Forks and anglers can fish them all day. Fishing pressure has increased on the West Fork thanks to cold releases from Painted Rocks dam. Hatches are about 3 weeks ahead of schedule so the river is fishing more like early August. Grasshoppers , and Spruce moths are beginning to show and bring fish to the surface…