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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May 21, 2026
CURRENT REPORT
The Blackfoot is starting to come into shape, giving off that "Blackfoot green" color that we know and love. While still high with less-than-ideal clarity, we aren't far from our awesome summer fihsing on the Blackfoot.
Think big when fishing the Blackfoot this time of year. Salmonfly nymphs #04-08 TB Pats, TJ Hookers, Sili-Leg Stones, Jigglers and Dbl Bead stones. Get their attention with something large and eyecatching thist time of year.
Throw some SJ Worms, Wire Worms, and Squirmy Worms behind the "big bug" and you're in business! Dead-drifting Sparkle Minnows, Kreelex Minnows, Woolly Bugers can also be effective. Focus on finding slow, clean water to find success. Our fish aren't tippet shy this time of year! Save your 4x and 5x for later in the year, bro!
Looking Forward
Now is great time to prepare for the salmonfly hatch on the Blackfoot! We will likely see them in the next couple weeks up the Blackfoot. It will take a bit for the Blackfoot to come back into shape, but this awesome hatch is just around the corner! We'll keep you posted!
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Blackfoot RIVER Conditions
Know before you go! Understand current Blackfoot River flows and conditions before hitting the water.
Blackfoot RIVER FLOWS
Blackfoot RIVER Temperature
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.
