FLY FISHING THE BLACKFOOT RIVER MONTANA WITH BIGFORK ANGLERS
The Blackfoot River begins along the continental divide in the mountains outside Lincoln, and flows through scenic and diverse countryside for 130 miles before its confluence with the Clark Fork just east ofMissoula. Famous from Norman Macleans "A River Runs Through It", the Blackfoot is one of the most scenic rivers we float. Large rock formations, canyons, rapids, boulders, and lots of pocket water will keep things exciting as you bounce along this river corridor. The Big Blackfoot has crystal clear riffles and deep emerald pools that house, native Westlope Cutthroat, Native Bull, browns, rainbows, and cuttbows for your angling pleasure.
The Blackfoot Generally wakes up a little later than other area rivers but streamer and nymph fishing can be VERY productive here as early as the first week of March. Sometime in mid to late June the big stonefly hatches pick up and the dry fly fishing can be exceptional with huge foam flies. This time of year typifies high water wich brings the largest fish in the river towards the banks where they are the most accessible all year. This river has rich bug life with hatches of various stoneflies, caddis, and mayflies that keep the surface action steady from June through mid October. Fish size is generally 12-16" but there are plenty of 17-19" fish around and the accassional bigger. Though we do not target bull trout, incidental bulls of 30"+ can be seen when the streamer bite is on.
