The dog days of summer are upon us and having an impact on fishing. River levels have dropped significantly and water temps are on the rise. Montana FWP has instituted Hoot Owl restrictions on the Blackfoot, Clark Fork, and lower Bitterroot from Tucker X-ing down stream to the confluence of the Clark Fork. Fishing is […]
The Bitterroot is actually on the rise today thanks to a few days of much needed rain. Before the storm river levels were dropping and warming fast. Abundant hatches are beginning to drop off but this should help improve dry fly fishing. There are still good numbers of PMD’s on the water late morning to […]
The Bitterroot is continuing to give up some great dry fly fishing. Salmon flies have come and gone but there are plenty of bugs emerging to keep the fish happy… Golden Stones in different sizes are coming off as well as Green Drakes, Gray Drakes, PMD’s and Caddis… Water levels are dropping fast making wading […]
The Bitterroot fishing is turning on with the runoff on the decline..Best action right now is on the East and West Forks but the main stem should begin to fish well as the current slows and more holding water is available for trout… Salmon flies have moved up the Bitterroot but are still emerging on […]
The runoff has kicked off early after a week of unseasonably warm weather at the end of April. Not a lot of fishing/floating opportunities on the Bitterroot in May… If you must fish try to find the slower runs, inside riffles and side channels to pick up some fish.. Dredging the bottom with large stone […]
We have had a week of warm temperatures in the 70’s over the last week. While some folks like the weather these unseasonably high temps have put a damper on fishing…. The Bitterroot has risen significantly with melting snow brought on by the heat… Currently the river is running much higher than normal and off […]
