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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August 13, 2026
CURRENT REPORT
Closed to floating from Weigh Station Fishing Access Site downstream to the point where the river crosses under Interstate 90, beginning July 15 due to construction on a railway bridge.
There's some great terrestrial fishing happening on the Blackfoot right now. PMDs and caddis still fluttering around, with nocturnal stone patterns working well early. Spruce moth patterns still working in the morning, but the hopper bite has become much more consistent.
Be prepared to fish two ways: dry-dropper fishing and/or small dry fly fishing. Fish will be congregated in the quicker riffles and buckets, as the water heats up midday.
Dry-dropper fishing is the name of the game right now. Pick your favorite foam fly in a #08-12 and get out there. Our favorites are easy to see and bouyant enough to hold-up a substantial dropper: Chubby Chernobyls, Henneberry Hoppers, Juicy Hoppers and Water Walkers.
#08-12 Pats Rubberlegs, Zirdles, Prince Nymphs, Duracells, Shuck Its, Hares Ears and Jig PTs have worked well as droppers. Make sure to play with depth on your dropper. Think deep to start the day, and shorten it up as they day goes on and fish rise in the water column.
Spruce moth patterns like Billy's Butterfly, Potter's Fat Head, and Snowshoe Moth are fooling fish mid-morning. Reach for a small hopper, ant or beetle in the afternoon. CFO Ants, Glitter Ants, Heifer Hoppers, Morrish Hoppers, and Plan Bs are fooling fish along cutbanks and similar structure.
Don't forget about streamer fishing on the Blackfoot. If they get shy to the big foam fly, reach for a small flashy streamer like a Sir Sticks-a-Lot, Space Invader, Sparkle Minnow or Goldie. Focus on the deep plunge pools, boulders and riffles (summer water) for streamer-chasers on the Blackfoot.
Looking Forward
Great hopper fishing on the Blackfoot right now. Keep your eyes peeled for cooler weather on the horizon. The fish still eat in the smoke!
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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.
