The Blackfoot has been on the rise closer to town! it is up to about 5300 CFS and is continuing to rise. Fish are probably going to be moving into soft/slack water on the banks. While the Salmon Flies should be starting any time now, they usually don't hatch as effluently during high water. Nymphing a big heavy stonefly followed by a worm will do the trick. The upper sections are fishing better, but the Salmon bugs haven't made their way up there quite yet. Once the flows start to drop after this reent bought of runoff, it should be bangup salmon fky fishing. 

Nymphing continues to be the most productive method. Heavier setups are still necessary to get flies down in the faster currents, and both indicator and tightline techniques are effective when dialed in. Stonefly nymphs, worms, and smaller mayfly patterns like Pheasant Tails and perdigons are all producing. Focus on softer holding water—inside seams, tailouts, and deeper runs—where fish are conserving energy. As always, while flows and clarity is still dropping into the perfect late spring fishery, you cannot go wrong with a turd and a worm.

Streamer fishing has remained solid and should only improve as clarity continues to get better. The slightly off-colored water still favors larger, high-contrast patterns, fished slow and deep along structure and banks. Sculpin patterns, Woolly Buggers, and darker streamers are producing, though as visibility improves, expect lighter colors like white and gold to become more effective. The upper river is currently offering the best overall conditions, but with flows dropping and clarity improving daily, the entire system is shaping up nicely heading into a strong spring window.