River Reports
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Our Missoula fishing reports for the Clarkfork, Bitterroot, Blackfoot, Missouri River and Rock Creek are brought to you straight from our office, the rivers and streams of Western Montana, to give you the latest information regarding hatches, patterns, and tactics. As always, call the shop for current information. 406-721-8996.
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Temperature: 39.9 °F
Wind Speed: 0 mph NNE
Gusts: 5 mph S Rain Today: 0 "
Bitterroot River at Darby
Daily River Report
May 23, 2013
It bumped last night, but is on it's way down again. Be very careful wading and floating. This river can be fatal if you aren't cautious or know what you are doing on the oars. Right now it is a big stonefly nymph and san jaun thing. Streamers are another option. The fish are going to be tight to the banks and in softer water. Side channels and backwaters are where most of the fish are concentrated trying to stay out of the faster main channel. The river looks like it's going to take a bump today with this weather. Keep checking the gauges and reports. We'll see what happens as the rest of the week after today is supposed to be pretty chilly.
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