Heavy Runoff Renders Bitterroot Unfishable

Capt. Colin McLean
May 26, 2021
Bitterroot River - Freshwater Fishing Report

River Score:

1/5 Terrible

The Bitterroot River is experiencing heavy Runoff. It's not worth trying right now, the water level is way too high (see graphs below). We're expecting better conditions in June with the tributaries open back up.

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Current Hatches:
skwalas, march browns, baetis, midges

River Temperature

Water Flow Speed

River Discharge Levels

Bitterroot River Fishing Forecast:

Should have better fishing near the end of june

Target Species:

Rainbows, Brown Trout

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