Bigfork Montana Fly Fishing - River Report

Another bull from a few days ago.

General Outlook: Run-off continues and rain is in the forecast. The rivers are all pretty out of shape. We had a brief window over the weekend but now it’s back to lakes and tail-waters for a while. Our snow pack is at or below average for most of our rivers so we should start to see some river options much sooner than last year.

Blackfoot River Report: NOT
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Lower Clark Fork River Report: Nope
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Flathead River Report: Toast
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Swan River Report: The upper river had a brief window over the weekend but is now big and brown. The lower river and bay will continue to be a an option but the flows are big and spots are limited.
Bugs / Fly Patterns: Caddis, Salmon flies / 20 incher stones, double bead stones, rubber legs, princes, San Juans, beadhead whatevers, urchin buggers, flash fry, skiddish smolt, sparkle minnows.

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