Conditions At-a-glance
poor
Our Report
OUR TIPS OF THE WEEK – The Big Blackfoot River is pretty high and stained. You might find fish in the upper, but, you may be better off fishing elsewhere. Brown’s Lake is a good option right now over in that area.
BEST TECHNIQUES – Nymph rigs and streamers.
7 DAY OUTLOOK – With nights over 32 deg we’re seeing elevated river levels and reduced clarity.
Call us or stop by our fly shop at 3055 North Reserve Street in Missoula for specific locations or to pick up your bugs. Thanks and good fishing from the crew at:
Blackfoot River Outfitters — 406.542.7411.
Conditions
High and stained
The Hatch
Midges, maybe Nemouras
Fly Patterns
DRIES - Griffith's Gnat #18; Purple Haze #16-20
NYMPHS -Pat's rubber leg#8, double bead stones #8, prince, and north forks in #14-12.
STREAMERS- Freshwater Clouser, Tunghead Marabou Muddler, Sparkle Minnow, Articulated Sculpins
Specifics
Water Flow
5040
Visibility
about 15"
Water temperature at mid-day
45 degrees
Water Condition
Stained
Best time of day to fish
Afternoons
Best stretch
The whole river
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
