Blackfoot River Fishing Report + Rating

3/5

July 24, 2024

Hoot owl restrictions (2:00 p.m. to midnight) are in effect for the Blackfoot River from the confluence with the Clark Fork River to Cedar Meadow Fishing Access Site.

The Blackfoot is fishing well, but getting lower each day.  Get out there as early as you can stand.  There are a few PMD Duns and Spinners out in the mornings still, but we are start to transition over to terrestrials.  Spruce Moth’s are out and fish are looking up.  It’s been sporadic s some days there are Spruce Moth’s everywhere and the next you don’t see any.  Terrestrials like small hoppers, ants and beetles are on the menu and a hopper/dropper is hard to beat if there aren’t any fish up and rising.  Look for the deeper edges, drop offs and slots and you’ll find fish.  Dropper nymphs to have right now are Jig Princes, Jig PT’s, Spanish Bullets, Rubberlegs and Frenchies.

1/2 off Friday’s are still happening, every Friday all year long. (1/2 off your first dozen dries or nymphs)

Current Recommended Flies For Blackfoot River Fly Fishing

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Blackfoot River Weather Forecast

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.