Happy cloud cover in store . . not so happy lightening! Fall is finally coming – maybe.  The nymphing over here has gotten to be less frustrating with the algae moving out and the clouds have the fish looking up during what was pretty much a midday slow down even a week or two ago. …

The Hoot Owl restrictions on the entire Bitterroot have been lifted. FWP will be electroshocking Hannon to Darby the 9th, 10, and 11th. There is still some floatable water on the ‘root these days, but it has become a VERY good wade fishing opportunity just because there is so much water up here right now…

The considerably cooler water temps on the Clark have improved the consistency of the fishing pretty dramatically.  Tricos are still the name of the game early in the day, but the midday fishing is much improved under the clouds and even in the sunny breaks between cloud cover.  Fishing small soft hackles or sparse midge…

Like all the rivers in the area, the clouds and cooler nights are dropping water temps pretty dramatically – enough so that it’s taking a bit in the mornings for things to warm up enough to get the fish looking up.  Yesterday’s high water temperature near Clinton was 60.5 degrees and the fishing was tough…

Cloud cover, not much wind to contend with and the algae is starting to dissipate as well, it’s looking good especially with the lower water and closures around Missoula.  The nymphing over here has gotten to be less frustrating with the algae moving out and the clouds have the fish looking up during what was…

: The creek continues to fish well with a high water temp yesterday of only 62 degrees with a flow near Clinton of 175 cfs. – less than 1/2 of the Blackfoot.  Makes for easy wading and considerably less chance of being swept downstream when you slip on the greased bowling balls that comprise the…

Hoot Owl restrictions are no longer in effect for the Clark Fork river. Looks like another tailor made Clark Fork day on tap today with the weekend looking good as well with the potential cloud cover. Expect to have some company here these days due to the low water on the ‘root and the total…

The Hoot Owl restrictions on the entire Bitterroot have been lifted. FWP will be  . . . . .electroshocking . . .  Hannon to Darby the 9th, 10, and 11th. Much like The Blackfoot, the ‘root is low and concentrated in smaller flow channels. This makes for much better wade fishing than floating for sure. …

It’s boney, cold and closed until further notice.

Looks like it will be a good day over here to make sure you’re not the highest point in your general area today.  Frenetic waving of lightning targets will only get ya bent in unsavory ways.  On the flip side, the pre storm cloud cover should do good things for you.  Expect the nymphing to…