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.
QUALITY RATING
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October 22, 2026
CURRENT REPORT
The Blackfoot is nothing short of beautiful this time of year! Seems to be day-to-day with quantity and quality of mayfly hatches. Cloudy, crummy conditions have set the stage for some great mahogany and BWO hatches. Not so much in the bright sun. Anglers are getting them on-top and subsurface. Dry fly fishing has been great in small windows here and there. Nymphing and streamer fishing is the name of the game for most of the day.
Nymphing a Rubberleg, TJ Hooker, SJ Worm, Wonky Worm or Zirdle in sizes #08-12 is proving successful. Following it up with small mayfly nymphs like Jig Duracells, Angel Cases, Frenchies, Jigged BWOs and Jig PTs is effective. The colder nights have moved the fish into slower, deeper buckets. They will move into the quicker riffles and dropoffs midday and on. Nymph heavy and deep. Think 4-6' under the indicator in the right water.
Mahoganies and BWO dry fly patterns have brought quality fish to the surface this week. The timing of this dry fly window depends various things, but keep your eyes peeled for pods of big fish sipping mayflies. For picky risers, our favorite patterns include the LC Cripples, Ms. Tickles, Hatchbacks, Para-Wulffs and Loope Wing Duns in sizes #16-20.
Lots of big trout still falling for the October caddis! Our favorites have been the Skater Tot, Stimulators, Godlike Caddis and PMXs in a #10-14. These bugs move when they hit the water–– don't be afraid to twitch one of these around in the afternoon!
Streamer fishing on the Blackfoot has been killer. Focussing on the right water is arguably just as important as "having the right fly." Precious Metals, Sir-Sticks-A-Lots, Lil Kims, Mini Dungeons and Zonkers worked well this week. Get these flies deep with either a sink-tip or extra weight.
Looking Forward
Looks like some weather on the horizon this weekend! While the dry fly bite will likely turn down, you may fool some big trout on nymphs and big streamers! Get out there!
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Blackfoot RIVER Flows & Conditions
Know before you go! Understand current Blackfoot River flows and conditions before hitting the water.
Blackfoot RIVER FLOWS @ Bonner, MT
NF Blackfoot RIVER FLOWS @ Dry Gulch Near Ovando, MT
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.
