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The Blackfoot continues to be some of the coldest water in the Missoula area and is seeing a lot of traffic because of it. Everyone is just trying to cool off, so remember boat ramp etiquette and to be courtesy of others. Water temp has been topping out around 67-68 degrees, so no restrictions. Boarder-line conditions, so we recommend taking...

Tim Cousineau and Jason Brininstool on the Blackfoot Not much for new news up on Rock Creek. Water temp is still hanging around the mid 60s, even with that little rain we received. It's full blown summer mode and fishing has been solid. The upper half of the river has provided some easy wading with some great dry fly fishing...

The Bitterroot flows are getting pretty low, so be aware if your floating the middle river sections. The river channel gets pretty thin and skinny mid-river, so be ready to drag. Mornings are the only way to go, unless we get a substantial cold front soon. Only 2 days in July where water temp stayed below 70 degrees for the...

Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction from mile: 239.0 to 339.5 beginning July 1, 2021. From the confluence of Rock Creek near Clinton upstream to the confluence with Warm Springs Creek The Clark Fork has been fishing well with the slightly cooler weather we have been having. Cloud cover always helps out fishing on The Clark Fork. No hoot owl on the...

    The Blackfoot is flowing around 1000 cfs this morning and the water temps are still hanging on. Afternoon fishing has been day to day, depending on the water temp. Remember, water temp over 67 degrees is less than ideal for trout.     A few spruce moths, nocturnal stones, hoppers, PMDs, and caddis are the name of the game. The...

An early morning start with some hot coffee, PMDs, hoppers, and spruce moths is just what the doctor ordered. Water temps have stayed "relatively" cool, but we have been wrapping up around 3pm, giving the fish a break for the heat of the day. Water temps topped out at 68 degrees yesterday, which is not ideal for trout fishing. Few...

Hoot Owl Fishing Restriction from mile: 239.0 to 339.5 beginning July 1, 2021 From the confluence of Rock Creek near Clinton upstream to the confluence with Warm Springs Creek. The Clark Fork is where you want to be when the clouds roll in this time of year. The dry fly fishing can be outstanding. It's fishing pretty decent in general...

**Time to put the thermometer back in the fishing pack. Watch the afternoon water temp. We call it a day around the 70 degree mark. Keep em wet, use a net, size up in tippet, and get the fish in quickly. A few tips we recommend** The Bitterroot flows are getting pretty low, so be aware if your floating the...

**Time to put the thermometer back in the fishing pack. Watch the afternoon water temp. We call it a day around the 70 degree mark. Keep em wet, use a net, size up in tippet, and get the fish in quickly. A few tips we recommend** The flows are getting more and more wader friendly as the summer rolls on...

**Time to put the thermometer back in the fishing pack. Watch the afternoon water temp. We call it a day around the 70 degree mark. Keep em wet, use a net, size up in tippet, and get the fish in quickly. A few tips we recommend** Even in the heat, Rock Creek continues to fish throughout the day. Water temps...