Here is a few tips for protecting our fish with the warmer water temps that we have seen lately: Limit the amount of handling time. Take the hook out and put the fish back in the water asap. Use heavier tippet so you are not…
19Bitterroot The Bitterroot is one of the most consistent dry fly options right now. The middle to upper sections have been the best option but the lower has been good and should continue to get better and better in the upcoming week. The hatches right…
25Bitterroot The upper Root isn’t a bad option right now. Flows are high but clarity is good. Nymphing has been the main game but fish are also starting to look up to Salmon flies, Golden Stones and Green Drakes. The West Fork and East Fork…
7Bitterroot The Root is running high and should stay that way for the next few weeks. Plenty of good tributaries up this way that will fish good. West fork is high but the Salmon Flies are out and fish are eating them. Blackfoot The Blackfoot…
7Bitterroot The Root is running high and should stay that way for the next few weeks. Plenty of good tributaries up this way that will fish good. West fork is high but still one of your better options. Blackfoot The Blackfoot is high and…
19The rivers are running high and very off color. This is a good time to focus on lakes targeting not only trout but also warm water species such as Bass and Pike. There are options for rivers around Missoula like the Clearwater river and a few…
1Bitterroot Dry fly fishing has continued to be consistent and with a little help from the weather, it should be decent through the beginning of May. There is still some Skwalas kicking around but the fish have really started to key in on March Browns…
5FISHING REPORT Bitterroot Dry fly fishing is the main game in the afternoon up here and should continue for weeks to come as long as flows are stable. Nymph rigs in the morning is the way to go and then move to the Skwala dry…
0FISHING REPORT 3/20 Bitterroot Fishing has been a little tough with the fluctuating water levels through out the week. The Skwalas are here but the fish haven’t quite keyed in on them yet. This can change quick with the extended forecast as long as we…
15Fishing report 11/1 Bitterroot Regardless of the fluctuating flows the Root has been good. Look for a few hour window in the afternoon for some dry fly action including BWO, Mahogany and October Caddis. While this can be a great time of year for dry flies,…
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