Unfortunately smoke is still hanging in the valley from the growth of fires in the Bitterroot mountains. We all need to continue our rain dance. Fishing however is improving daily and we are settling into some good fall fishing. Day time highs and lows are dropping and this has created some favorable water temps and […]
Weather and water temps are cooling a bit and we can start to see and feel hints of the fall to come. Longer cooler nights have got water temps down and the fish and bugs are beginning to respond. Cold water releases from Painted Rocks dam continue and will provide good flows on the upper […]
Hot dry weather continues and the Bitterroot river levels continue to drop and warm. Not the best conditions for trout and fly fisherman. However, what makes the Bitterroot unique is that Painted Rocks lake provides life giving cold water to the West fork and upper Bitterroot. The releases from Painted Rocks provide a good flow […]
Water levels have held up quite well on the Bitterroot this summer. However, several weeks of hot dry weather has finally got the water dropping and warming fast. Good news is releases from Painted Rocks dam will begin this evening. This will ensure a good flow of cold water throughout the remainder of summer.. This […]
The Bitterroot looks like it has turned the corner and water levels are beginning to drop. Rain in the mountains and warm weather in the 80’s melting high elevation snow has kept the river running bank full. While fishing has been decent it should really improve as there will be more soft water for fish […]
After a long period of runoff the Bitterroot has dropped and cleared and is finally coming into shape. While its still a bit high and moving fast (typical this time of year) the water clarity is great. The big news is that the bugs and fish are beginning to respond as well. Yesterday saw a […]
