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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September 20, 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 at 340cfs, with water temps cooling off significantly into the high 50s/low 60s. These are very low flows for the Blackfoot, making floating difficult in spots but perfect for wade anglers! Focus on riffles and deep dropoffs to find active trout.
Hopper-dropper fishing still the most productive method on the Blackfoot. We like the Water Walkers, Henneberry Hoppers and Sweetgrass Hoppers. Subsurface, focus on Pat's Rubberlegs, TJ Hookers, Zirdles, Jig Duracells, flashy peridgons and Prince Nymphs. Those looking to fish dry flies all day will be rewarded with smaller offerings: ants, beetles and small hopppers. Picky fish are known to be fooled by ants this time of year. October Caddis out and about on the Blackfoot. We like the God-like Caddis and/or small, orange Chubbies or Stimulators for adults. Subsurface, reach for a Spicy Larva, Bird of Prey, or Squirrel Nymph.
Tricos hatching consistently on our area rivers. While the Blackfoot isn't excellent trico water, anglers have seen fish rising to them in spots in the morning. Our favorite tricos are the Tucker's Twiggy, Hanging Midge, Cluster and Hi-Vis Spinner.
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.
