The Blackfoot River Fishing Report

Tip of the Week: With the cold, start your day later and let the water warm up. There is an obstruction below Harry Morgan on the North Fork of the Blackfoot that has caused a few boat accidents. We recommend either walking your boat around it or putting in at River Junction instead

7 Day Outlook: The weather around Ovando this weekend is going to have highs in the 60s with a mix of sun and clouds. The rest of the week looks to be similar with highs in the high 50s and low 60s. Overnight lows in the 30s so getting out a little later in the morning isn’t a bad idea.

Best Techniques Streamer fishing should be a great option this time of the year, so strip a Sparkle Minnow, Goldie or a Kreelex through the deep pools and along the ledges. Fish may be looking up for a BWO dry in the slower water or run a nymph rig with a Frenchie, Duracell, or Spanish Bullet through the deeper runs. On the warmer afternoons later in the week, an October Caddis dry-dropper can still move fish.

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