Clark Fork River, Missoula — It’s go time! The water is big for this time of year, but in great shape and fish are hungry. There are PMDs, yellow Sallies and a few goldens out there. Chubby/dropper setups have been good with a Rubblerlegs, 20 Incher, Prince or Jig nymph off the back. Use golden stones for the “Chubby” part of the rig. PMDs on the cloudy days, and we should see some spinners soon. — Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop, Missoula.
Clark Fork River, St. Regis — This is a great time to fish here. Cutbow and rainbow trout fishing has been phenomenal. Red Chernobyls, P-Hazes, and assortment of different lures are working. The river is at 7,000 cfs and dropping. — Joe Cantrell Outfitting, St. Regis.
Fort Peck Reservoir, Crooked Creek — The fishing has been great. A 33-inch walleye was caught dragging through 5 feet of water by the Narrows. Bottom bouncing in 12-25 feet of water has been choice this week for catching fat (16-24 inches) walleye. Some northerns and crappie were also caught. Purple, pink, chartreuse, and white have been the hot colors. — Crooked Creek Marina.
Rock Creek (West) — The dry fly fishing has been pretty darn good. The best luck has been in the morning and evenings. The midday fishing has still been worthwhile. There are caddis hatches in the evening, and golden stones, PMDs, and yellow Sallies available during the rest of the day. For dry flies use Chubby Chernobyls, Stimulators, Bullet Head Stones, Stubby Chubbies, P-Hazes, Elk Hair Caddis, Tilt Wing PMDs, Last Chance Cripple, and Never Sink Caddis. For subsurface patterns use Micro Stones, Pheasant Tails, Pat’s Rubberlegs, San Juan Worms, Caddis Pupae, Perdigons, and Purple Princes. Darker streamers have also been working. — The Kingfisher, Missoula.
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