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  The Blackfoot is back on the up flow from the warmer nights we’ve been having.  It looks like the high elevation snow is just starting to get released with the warmer nights we’ve had.  The flow is up too 2800cfs and will probably keep climbing for now.  There have been some reports of a…

  It’s looking like the warmer nights are starting to release the high elevation snow gradually in some drainages.  The flows below the confluence of the blackfoot are starting to rise slowly, but everything above is holding moderately stable or dropping.  The fishing has been pretty darn good with the whole gambit of drys, nymphs,…

  Rock Creek’s flow has stabilized considerably around 1200 cfs with good clarity.  If you’re looking to catch the first wave of salmon flies, it’s on!  The Big bugs are crawling around on the lower half in good numbers and the fish are chowing them in spades!  If you’re heading up here, bring any big…

The Black Foot is still holding very stable despite what all the other rivers in the area are doing.  The Flow is down below 2500cfs and should stay relatively relaxed until we get some more crazy weather that will really cut the flows lose.  There have been some reports of a few salmon flies popping,…

  The Bitterroot has made a pretty decent drop in flows down to 6100cfs and the clarity is barely shaping up along with it.  The aggressive drop in flows has made the fishing a little spotty, but you can get it done if you really try.  You’re better off heading up to Rock Creek and…

  The Clark Fork is on the downturn again until we get some more warm weather.  From the top down, we’re seeing a slow descending flow.  The clarity is decent up top, but starts to diminish as you get closer to town.  If you’re heading to the upper sections, you might want to consider stopping…

  The Ol’Bitterroot is starting to push a lot of colored water.  The flow near Missoula has shot past 6000cfs and is being funky with the weather that we’ve been having.  The back and side channels are offering enough shelter in some places to get some decent fishing but the main stem is pretty swollen. …

  With the rain and warmer nights, we had a stronger push of water into the creek over the last 24 hours.  With the rain and overcast conditions in the coming forecast, we’ll see another bump in flow along with some clarity change.  Don’t worry though, That’ll also bring on some top water mayfly action…

  The Blackfoot is holding stable through the weather and should be a great option for the day.  The flow is just a little over 2650cfs and hasn’t had any critical changes in the last 5 days.  The streamer fishing has been very good with dry/droppers and tandem nymph rigs coming in close second.  The…

  The Clark Fork up high is spiking pretty hard from the rain and warmer nights.  If you look at the graph it’s pretty much a vertical line at Galen.  That water is going to move down the main stem soon and the the middle sections are already rising.  There’s more rain forecast so bring…