Blackfoot River Fishing Report
Our Blackfoot River fishing report comes to you straight from the river. We are on the Blackfoot River fly fishing daily throughout the season and know what’s happening. For the latest techniques, tactics, and fly selections, check back often for up to date Blackfoot river fishing reports.
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October 16, 2025
CURRENT REPORT
A Drought Closure (fishing prohibited 24 hours) is in effect for the North Fork Blackfoot River from USFS boundary downstream to Highway 200 starting September 10.
Flows near Bonner around 400cfs, as fall settles in up the Blackfoot. Wade anglers and floaters alike finding success on the Blackfoot right now. While still low, flows on the Blackfoot have bumped following the most recent cool-down.
Targetting the October Caddis hatch on the Blackfoot has proved successful recently. Twitching, dead-drifting or skating an orange Stimulator, Chubby or Goddard Caddis along the bank will produce explosive eats. That will hang around for a bit longer.
Now, starting to see our Mahogany and BWO mayflies pop with the current conditons. Focus on these hatches for nymphs and dry flies.
Start the day nymphing or streamer fishing. Subsurface, focus on Pat's Rubberlegs, TJ Hookers, Zirdles, Jig Duracells, natural-colored peridgons and Prince Nymphs.
Fish looking up for mayflies in the afternoon here and there. We love the Ms. Tickle Cripples, Flash Cripples, and Film Critics for picky risers on the Blackfoot.
Streamer fishing is a great option either in the morning, evening or between hatches. Strip or swing a Sparkle Minnow, Kreelex or Lil Kim through swift riffles or rocky structure and hold on!
Looking Forward
Starting to see October Caddis consistently, which means great hatches of mahogany and BWO mayflies are right around the corner! It feels like fall in Missoula!
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Blackfoot RIVER Conditions
Know before you go! Understand current Blackfoot River flows and conditions before hitting the water.
Blackfoot RIVER FLOWS
Blackfoot RIVER Temperature
BLACKFOOT VALLEY WEATHER
See the Blackfoot River fishing reports weather forecast for the next 7-days. For more information on the forecast or detailed weather data, please visit NOAA Weather Data - Bonner, Montana.
