After 4 days in the mid 70’s the river has risen thanks to some high elevation snow melt. Water clarity has held up well and although fishing has slowed a bit you can still catch fish on top. Nymphs will probably produce better until the river stabilizes. Cool weather over the next few days should […]
After a big spike in flows last week the Bitterroot is beginning to drop hard. Water clarity is also excellent. Not only are Skwala’s and small dark stones emerging daily, but the spring may flies ( march brown, gray drake ) are coming off in good numbers. All these bugs are getting the trout to […]
The bitterroot bumped quite a bit last week after a good rain and some warm weather. The water has been on the drop the last few days and clarity is very good… The fish are beginning to respond by eating on the surface. The Skwala hatch is just getting going and improves daily… The best […]
February was warmer and drier than normal and the trend has continued into the 1st week of March. Skwala nymphs can be found along the edges of the river and I’m expecting the hatch to start this week. The small dark stones Capnia and Nemoura have begun emerging as well. Most fish are being caught […]
Now that the holidays are over, thoughts have turned to the upcoming fishing season. Fly tying and gear repairs are underway. Snowpack in the Bitterroot is looking very good at 125% of normal. If this trend continues we are looking at another good water year. I will update the report with current weather and snow […]
Signs of the upcoming winter are showing as we enter into November. Most of the leaves are off the trees and snow is beginning to cap the mountain peaks of the Bitterroots. The afternoons are still mild enough to provide some decent fly fishing but it won’t last for long. Mahoganies, and BWO’s are still […]
