Bitterroot River Fishing Report
Our Bitterroot River fishing report comes to you straight from the river! We tell it like it is and take pride in providing the most accurate Missoula fishing report available. When you want to know how the fishing is, what tactics to use, or what flies to tie on, we’re your one-stop Missoula fly shop.
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December 4, 2025
CURRENT CONDITIONS
Not much happening on the Bitterroot right now. Now begins the long winter countdown until spring! Nymph and streamer fishing is the name of the game going forward.
For nymphs, our go-to's are stonefly nymphs, worms and little perdigons. A TJ Hooker, Rubberleg, or Front St Stone followed with a natural-colored perdigon, SJ Worm or Zebra Midge will find fish during the warmer parts of the day.
Dead-drifting streamers has also been productive. Heavy, natural colored streamers drifted or swung will find a few fish willing to chase this time of year. Our favorite colors on the Bitterroot are olive, white, and black. Sparkle minnows, Buggers, Mini Dungeons and Ebonies.
Looking Forward
It's winter in western Montana! Now is a great time to hit the vise in preparation for spring!
FLOATERS BEWARE
Lots of trees are down again this year and a few places are dangerous. Give our Missoula fly shop a call for up-to-date information. 1/2 off Fridays are still happening, every Friday all year long. (1/2 off your first dozen dries or nymphs)
FEATURED FLIES
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BITTERROOT RIVER Conditions
Know before you go! Understand current Bitterroot River flows and conditions before hitting the water.
BITTERROOT RIVER FLOWS
BITTERROOT VALLEY WEATHER
See the Bitterroot fishing report weather forecast for the next 7-days. For more information on the forecast or detailed weather data, please visit NOAA Weather Data – Stevensville, Montana.
