Conditions At-a-glance
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Our Report
OUR TIPS – Nymphing with a double nymph rig.
OUR TIPS –Try trolling a streamer slowly with a san juan or a double bead stone behind it. Lower water temps = slower retrieves.
7 DAY OUTLOOK – Going to be pretty cold, but, find open water and you’re likely to find fish.
Stop in, say hi to Terri, John, Matthew, Kade or Fred and we will give you the run down at Blackfoot River Outfitters 3055 North Reserve Street — 406.542.7411.
We are open from 8:30am – 6pm Monday-Friday and 8:30am-5pm Saturdays
Fly Patterns
DRIES - #18 midges
NYMPHS -Pat's rubber leg#8, double bead stones #8, prince, and north forks in #14-12, worms.
STREAMERS- Freshwater Clouser, Tunghead Marabou Muddler, Sparkle Minnow, Articulated Sculpins
Specifics
Water Flow
646 cfs at Bonner
Visibility
around 6'
Water temperature at mid-day
around 34
Water Condition
low and clear.
Best time of day to fish
mid day to early evening
Best stretch
The whole river is fishable.
Best access point
Multiple access points all along river.
Fish species
Rainbows, West Slope cutthroats, cutbows, browns, bulls and white fish
Fishing season
All Year
Nearest airport
Missoula International Airport (MSO)
Recommended fly fishing leader
9 Foot Leader
Recommended fly fishing tippet
4X Tippet
Best fly fishing rod
9' 5 Weight Fly Rod
Best floating fly line
WF Trout Fly Line
Best sinking fly line
Streamer Stripper Sink Tip Fly Line
