Blackfoot River Fishing Report + Rating

2/5

April 15, 2024

The Blackfoot is muddy below Monture Creek, abobe Monture is still fishable.

Nymphing is the main way to get into fish right now, with Rubberlegs, TJ Hookers, Jig Princes, Zirdles, Zonkers and San Juans.  There are BWO’s and some March Brown’s around as well.  In the afternoons we’ve been seeing some fish up and rising in the back eddies and swirls.  Sz 18-20 BWO’s and sz 14-16 March Browns should have a place in your box.  Slow stripping or dead drifting streamers is another good option in these conditions.  Sparkle Minnows, Kreelex, Silvey’s Sculpin, Zirdles, Dungeons and Rusty Trombones.

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

Find flies for Missoula fly fishing at our Missoula fly shop or online fly shop.

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.

Montana SNOTEL Current Snow Water Equivalent % of Normal

SWE is an acronym for Snow Water Equivalent, signifying the quantity of liquid water present in snow. Essentially, if you were to take a certain snow depth and melt it, the resulting water height would be representative of the SWE. This is how we can predict river flows and water levels for fishing season.