Spring is fighting for a foothold in the Bitterroot. Large numbers of Skwala nymphs are migrating to the edge of the river waiting to emerge as temperatures warm up. A few adult Skwala’s have been seen and trout are starting to look up. If the weather holds and continues to warm we should start to […]
After a few days of warm weather, winter is returning to the Bitterroot. Warm days in the 50’s are giving way to rain and snow in the valley with blizzard conditions in the mountains. Snow pack is sitting at 108 % and should continue to climb in the next week with the projected snow. A […]
Happy New Year! Several feet of snow in the mountains this week and sub zero temps at night. Winter has taken a strong hold on the Bitterroot and shows no signs of letting up. A good time to be tying flies in my warm office while the dogs sleep under the desk. Snow pack in […]
I haven’t updated my fishing report since Sept 11 as conditions remained consistent throughout September. As we enter October temperatures are cooling and water levels have dropped off a bit. The major hatches now should be the Mahoganies and BWO’s primarily in the afternoon. Cloudy days produce much better than days of bright sun. Tricos […]
We have settled into the fall fishing this past week. Decent rains have brought water levels up on all local rivers. The higher water has not impacted fishing and in the long run will benefit floaters. Abundant hatches are out daily and fish will usually eat a well presented dry fly. Tricos are out in […]
The weather is changing and fall is in the air. We had a few nights with lows reaching the 30’s. The next weeks forecast is for cool wet weather. This is great news for trout and the fly fishers who chase them. Once the weather transitions we begin to see the fall hatches begin and […]
