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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September 5, 2025
CURRENT REPORT
Flows near Bonner at 320cfs, with water temps hovering around the mid 60s. These are very low flows for the Blackfoot, making floating difficult in spots but perfect for wade anglers! Focus on riffles and deep dropoffs to find active trout.
Time to start reaching for terrestrials!
Getting out there early will work to your advantage, as the afternoons and evenings are less productive. Start the day dry-dropper fishing with a big foam hopper up top. We like the Water Walkers, Henneberry Hoppers and Chubby Chernobyls. Subsurface, focus on Pat's Rubberlegs, Explosion Stones, TJ Hookers, Zirdles, Jig Duracells, flashy peridgons and Prince Nymphs. Those looking to fish dry flies all day will be rewarded with smaller offerings: ants, beetles and small hopppers. Picky fish are known to be fooled by ants this time of year...
Starting to see tricos consistently on our area rivers. While the Blackfoot isn't excellent trico water, anglers have seen fish rising to them in spots in the morning. Our favorite tricos are the Tucker's Twiggy, Hanging Midge, Cluster and Hi-Vis Spinner.
Streamer fishing is a great option either in the morning, evening or between hatches. Strip or swing a Sparkle Minnow, Kreelex or Lil Kim through swift riffles or rocky structure and hold on!
Looking Forward
The Missoula area rivers and streams are starting to cool off. As hoot owl restrictions begin to be lifted across the state, be on the lookout for our amazing fall hatches on the horizon! This is some of the best fishing of the year!
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Blackfoot RIVER Conditions
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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.
