Clark Fork River Bitterroot River Blackfoot River Rock Creek
Clark Fork River

May 2, 2012

Flow: 1500 at Drummond, 3570 at Turah, 18000 below Missoula, 25000 at St Regis

Hatches: Skwalas, Baetis, March Browns

Comments: The Upper river is about the only viable option right now as flows and mud from tributaries are keeping the mid and lower river out of shape. March Browns and Skwalas are making up the majority of ... Read More

Bitterroot River

May 2, 2012

Flow: 2700 CFS at Darby, 7750 CFS at Missoula

Hatches: Skwalas, Neumoras, Capnias, March Browns, Baetis

Comments: Ok, now it's looking a lot better. The upper and West Fork remain your best option. March Browns and Mother's Day Caddis will make their last appearance till the big push hits, which will probably ... Read More

Blackfoot River

May 2, 2012

Flow: 6380 cfs

Hatches: Big Streamers, Big Nymphs

Comments: On the drop, but still a bit more water in the system than we would like to see. ... Read More

Rock Creek

May 2, 2012

Flow: 1660 CFS

Hatches: Skwalas, March Browns, Baetis

Comments: Dropping pretty hard and fishing is turning back on. Wading will be tough, but floating will be a fun way to fish right now. Stick to the upper creek if possible. There are concentrated areas of ... Read More

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