Conditions At-a-glance
ok
Our Report
BEST TECHNIQUES – If you are trying the Clark Fork, look for walking pace water with a depth of 3′-6′. Try soft insides and look for good structure.
OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK –
We’ve had some reports that the lower is fishing pretty well. We don’t have any news on the upper as of yet but we should have some boats up there soon and we will be able to provide more info soon.
That said, all feeder creeks are open and fishable. In addition to creeks, there are plenty of stillwater options.
7 DAY OUTLOOK – High’s in the 70’s with a chance of thunderstorms all week. The winds look to settle down as the week goes on.
Call or email us for up to the minute updates at 406.542.7411 or if you are in the area stop in our fly shop and say hi at 3055 North Reserve Street in Missoula for all your Orvis gear and the right bugs.
Conditions
Still big, dropping, and clearing slowly
The Hatch
Salmon flies, golden stones, BWOs, Mother's Day Caddis, Drakes, Sallys.
Fly Patterns
DRIES - Salmon flies, #10-8, parachute haze in purple and brown #14-16, chubby #8
NYMPHS - Red beadhead power worm#10, prince #12, phez tails #16, tungsten salvation nymph #14.
STREAMERS - olive or natural zonker type pattern #6, sparkle minnow #6, olive or black bead head buggers #8 Don't forget a few big pike flies and metal leader.
Specifics
Water Flow
1970 cfs at Turah with 9870 cfs below Missoula at Regis
Visibility
about a 4'
Water temperature at mid-day
60
Water Condition
Still big, dropping, and clearing slowly
Best time of day to fish
For small creeks and stillwater... all day!
Best stretch
Below the Bitterroot should provide better clarity.
Best access point
multiple access points all along the river
Fish species
Rainbows, cut throats, cut-bows, browns, and white fish.
Fishing season
Fishing season is open year round, while the winter is catch and release for trout.
Nearest airport
Missoula International Airport
Recommended fly fishing leader
9' 3x
Recommended fly fishing tippet
2x to the first bug 3x to the second unless going small then drop down one size.
