Fishing Reports

The Bitterroot is fuming! This river is currently flowing at 6580 CFS andraising by the hour. One could say that runoff is in full effect. This meansthat hazards are moving and new jams are popping up. If you are to float the Bitterroot,be aware and be sure to scout any unfamiliar hazards before floating throughthem. Worming the root is always...

Holy smokes is that Rock Creek Movin! Currently flowing at 1450 CFS and increasing every hour. It appears that runoff is in full swing. These high flows combined with Rock Creek’s very slippery riverbed creates a very hazardous wading situation. Make sure you are being safe! With that being said, fish are still eating! Nymphing has been a great choice...

The Blackfoot is up and running quick! Currently flowing at 2620 CFS and steadily rising by the hour. While this runoff is exactly what we needed with such a low snow pack throughout the winter, high flows mean obstructions are moving and new jams are being created. Make sure that you are scouting anything that looks sketchy. If you decide...

Well, well, well. Many didn’t think it would happen, but here it is. Runoff is here! The Clark Fork is currently at 4750 CFS and rising steadily by the hour. The water is fast and murky, but fish still gotta eat! In all seriousness, if you are to adventure out to the Clark, be safe and know your limits. Logs...

  Every spring we get the annual runoff that turns our local rivers to turbulent, chocolate milk colored, raging waters. Fisherman run to the closest tail water or lake to get their fix while waiting for local water to drop into shape. Stillwater fishing can be a whole another ball game with a completely different batch of bugs to use...

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The Kingfisher back in 1997 It's hard to believe Jim and Matt opened the front doors of The Kingfisher 20 years ago this March. Though their hair might be a bit greyer, they’re still here every day keeping the wheels turning and both look forward to arriving at the shop each morning!  Thank you Missoula for making it happen...

  2016   The Ice is officially coming off Browns Lake. Kingfisher employee Scott headed up on Easter Sunday and was able to land a handful of fish. He had to drag his boat over a couple hundred yards of ice to get to the west shore, which had the most open water. The boat launch should be much more...