!! Weigh Station to the confluence is closed until October 31st !!

Boats can still take out at Weigh Station, but are prohibited from putting in.

The Blackfoot is holding in a good summer range but is slightly up from the last report, sitting around 1,350 cfs near Bonner. Water temperatures are warming into the high 60's low 70's, so the river can still fish well, but anglers should prioritize morning and evening windows. Fish are holding along banks, willow lines, buckets, soft riffle edges, inside seams, and shaded pockets.

From July 15 through October 31, the Blackfoot is closed to floating from Weigh Station Fishing Access Site downstream to the confluence with the Clark Fork. Do not put in at Weigh Station and float past it. Treat Weigh Station as the last takeout above the closure and plan floats accordingly.

The big early-season hatch window is over, and the Blackfoot is moving into mid-to-late summer hatches. Golden Stones are still worth fishing as a searching dry, but terrestrials, late-stage PMD spinners, Tricos, caddis, Yellow Sallies, and the very end of the drakes are becoming more important.

PMD spinner dry-fly action is worth watching in the morning, especially in slicks, tailouts, foam lines, and soft riffle edges. These fish can be subtle, so slow down and study the water before casting. Evening caddis fishing should be strong when the sun starts to drop, especially along banks, softer seams, and riffle edges.

Weather near Bonner is hot and smoky, with highs in the upper 80s and 90s and a few thunderstorm chances later in the week. Fish early, keep fish wet, and avoid stressing trout during the hottest afternoons.

What's Working

Dry Flies

• Hoppers #8-12
• Ants #12-16
• Beetles #12-16
• Golden Stones #8-12
• Chubby Chernobyls #8-14
• Water Walkers #8-12
• PMD Spinners #14-18
• Tricos #18-22
• Yellow Sallies #14-16
• Elk Hair Caddis #14-18
• X-Caddis #14-18
• Purple Haze #14-18
• Parachute Adams #14-18

Nymphs

• Double Bead Stones #8-10
• Zirdles #8-10
• Pat's Rubber Legs #8-10
• Frenchies #14-18
• Split Case PMDs #14-18
• Perdigons #14-18
• Pheasant Tails #14-18
• Caddis Pupa #12-16
• Jigged Hare's Ears #14-16

Streamers

• Sparkle Minnows
• Swim Coach
• Mini Dungeons
• Peanut Envy
• Sculpzilla
• Thin Mint
• Woolly Buggers
• JJ Special
• Olive and black articulated streamers