Blackfoot River Fishing Report
Best Flies for June
Top patterns for the Blackfoot's biggest hatches this month — shop and add to cart.
The Blackfoot River is one of the most iconic and scenic fisheries in western Montana, offering a wide range of fly fishing opportunities throughout the year. Known for its freestone character, the Blackfoot can see changing conditions depending on flows, weather, and seasonal insect activity, making it important to stay current with how the river is fishing.
This Blackfoot River fly fishing report is updated regularly by our guides and staff to reflect current conditions, hatches, and techniques that are producing fish. Whether you're planning a trip in the coming days or just checking in on river conditions, this report will help you understand what to expect on the water.
Last Updated: June 12, 2026
How's the Fishing?: 4/5
The Blackfoot fishing has been great the last few days. Water level came down, temps warmed up, and the salmonfly hatch is starting. Most of the big bugs are on the lower half, but they should keep moving up river over the next few days to weeks. We're starting to see some Golden Stones and Green Drakes hatching as well.
The dry fly fishing should continue to fish well and the streamer fishing is really starting to pick up too.
What Hatches are Going?
Salmonfly, golden stone, green drake, and yellow sally.
How's it going to be in a couple weeks?
The big bugs have started and weather is looking great for fishing on the Blackfoot. The dry flyt fishing should continue to get better ands better in the next week to two. This is a hard time to beat when it comes to fishing the Blackfoot river.
Gear Up for the Blackfoot
Blackfoot River Stream Conditions
Stream Flow (CFS)
Water Temperature (F)
Seasonal Data Notice: These temperature gauges are operational from late spring through fall. If a graph shows a data not available warning, the sensor is likely blocked by ice or inactive for the winter season. Check back as temperatures warm up - the gauges will resume delivering live data automatically.
June Hatches on the Blackfoot River
June brings some of the best dry fly fishing of the year. Here are the top fly patterns to have in your box this month.
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