Bitterroot River Fishing Report
Our Bitterroot River fishing report comes to you straight from the river! We tell it like it is and take pride in providing the most accurate Missoula fishing report available. When you want to know how the fishing is, what tactics to use, or what flies to tie on, we’re your one-stop Missoula fly shop.
QUALITY RATING
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March 31, 2025
CURRENT CONDITIONS
The Bitterroot is dropping and clearing daily. Fishing is getting better each day. Skwala’s are out and fish are looking up. There’s been plenty of pressure on the water out there, so you’ll want flies that sit low in the water with a skinnier body. GH’s Supa Dupa Stone, Rogue Stone, Clarkfork Stone, Cadillac Skwala and Bullet Head Skwala’s. Fish tight cover as those bugs will get up on the wood and bushes to shed their skin and fly. We should see some BWO’s and maybe some March Brown’s out this week with rain here and there in the forecast. Make sure to be ready in the afternoon’s for both. If fish aren’t coming up fishing a Rubberlegs, TJ Hooker, Jig PT, Perdigon, Spanish Bullet or San Juan off your Skwala would be a good way to search for fish. Streamer fishing is a good opportunity in the mornings, especially before anything is hatching. Stick with smaller streamers like Lil’ Kim’s, Jig Yummy’s, Chicago Overcoats, Wooly Buggers and Baby Gonga’s.
Looking Forward
The Bitterroot is dropping into great shape and should most of the week, barring any crazy rain events. We should start to see more BWO's and March Browns. Be ready with both!
FLOATERS BEWARE
Lots of trees are down again this year and a few places are dangerous. Give our Missoula fly shop a call for up-to-date information. 1/2 off Friday’s are still happening, every Friday all year long. (1/2 off your first dozen dries or nymphs)
FEATURED FLIES
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BITTERROOT RIVER Conditions
Know before you go! Understand current Bitterroot River flows and conditions before hitting the water.
BITTERROOT RIVER FLOWS
BITTERROOT RIVER Temperature
BITTERROOT VALLEY WEATHER
See the Bitterroot fishing report weather forecast for the next 7-days. For more information on the forecast or detailed weather data, please visit NOAA Weather Data – Stevensville, Montana.
