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Clark Fork Fishing Report – 5/15
The Clark Fork is still very high and is a ways out from being a realistic option. The Clark Fork up by Deer Lodge and Warm Springs are the best options if your desperate. I would look elsewhere for fishing. The Missouri, Browns Lake, Harpers Lake, Warm Springs, and Frenchtown Pond are where we would…
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Bitteroot Fishing Report – 5/15
The Bitteroot is on the drop and should continue to drop throughout the week. Its still very high and has a lot of dropping to do before we think about fishing the mainstem of The Bitteroot. Side channels will be holding fish where ever you can find “walking pace water”. The Missouri, Browns Lake,…
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Bitteroot Fishing Report – 5/12
The Bitteroot is ripping right now and looks about the same color as your caramel macchiato from Starbucks. Its high and dirty, but will have positive affects for the long term condition of The Bitteroot. The Missouri, Browns Lake, Harpers Lake, Beavertail pond, Warm Springs, and Frenchtown Pond are your best options right now.…
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Clark Fork Fishing Report – 5/12
The Clark Fork is running high and dirty like all the Missoula area rivers. The first wave of run off is here. The tree the size of a Subaru might screw up your next drift. I would look elsewhere for fishing. The Missouri, Browns Lake, Harpers Lake, Warm Springs, and Frenchtown Pond are your best…
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Blackfoot Fishing Report – 5/12
The Blackfoot is cranking and is very off color from top to bottom. The first wave of run off is here. Might be a good weekend to tie some stone flies or lay on the couch catching up on your favorite soap opera. The Missouri, Browns Lake, Harpers Lake, Beavertail pond, Warm Springs, and Frenchtown…
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Rock Creek Fishing Report – 5/12
Rock Creek is high and dirty and much more of a boaters game right now. Every year the river changes, so if your going to float use extreme caution. The upper end will be your best shot for wade fishing. The Missouri, Browns Lake, Harpers Lake, Beavertail pond, Warm Springs, and Frenchtown Pond are some…
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Rock Creek Fishing Report – 5/9
Ha! not so much. Blowwwwwn out, though the flows have leveled off.The first wave of run off is here. The upper end of Rock Creek might still be doable, but will still have a bunch of water coming down. The Missouri, Browns Lake, Harpers Lake, Beavertail pond, Warm Springs, and Frenchtown Pond are your…
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Rock Creek Fishing Report – 5/6
Ha! not so much. Blowwwwwn out. The first wave of run off is here. The upper end of Rock Creek might still be doable, but will still have a bunch of water coming down. The Missouri, Browns Lake, Harpers Lake, Beavertail pond, Warm Springs, and Frenchtown Pond are your best options. HATCHES: baetis, March…
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Blackfoot Fishing Report – 5/9
Ha! not so much. Blowwwwwn out. The first wave of run off is here. The Missouri, Browns Lake, Harpers Lake, Beavertail pond, Warm Springs, and Frenchtown Pond are your best options. ** The gate is still closed to Johnsrud and Cable Car boat launches. ** HATCHES: midges, caddis, March browns, baetis, skwalas, grey drakes…
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Bitteroot Fishing Report – 5/9
Ha! not so much. Blowwwwwn out. The first wave of run off is here. The Missouri, Browns Lake, Harpers Lake, Beavertail pond, Warm Springs, and Frenchtown Pond are your best options. HATCHES/Flies: Midges, skwalas, march browns, baetis, grey drakes A Review of the Winston Fly Rod For more info on…