Bitterroot River Fishing Report

Tip of the Week
The Bitterroot is our main attraction right now, but please proceed with caution! High flows can move riparian debris, and log jams are always a potential hazard on this river. Keep your head on a swivel, row conservatively, and scout your corners. Please give us a call for the most updated report on Bitterroot hazards.

7-Day Outlook
The Bitterroot is setting up for a great weekend with sunny skies tomorrow and highs in the mid-50s persisting through Tuesday. You'll see a mix of sun and clouds early in the week with mostly light winds, though Tuesday afternoon might bring a 13 mph breeze. A late-week system will push in on Wednesday, dropping highs into the low 40s with a solid chance of snow.

Best Techniques
We are fully in Skwala season, and the dry fly fishing has been ranging from good to downright great! Start your day with a dry-dropper setup, and then switch over to a single dry fly in the afternoon when the bugs are most active. On cloudy days, look for fish keying in on BWOs in the foam lines, and potentially some March Browns too.

Conditions change fast—call us at 406.542.7411 for the most recent updates on area rivers, fly selection, and gear recommendations. Local to Missoula? Swing through the shop to get dialed in with the best gear from Orvis, Patagonia, and Skwala, plus the exact bugs they're eating today.