Conditions on the Bitterroot River have improved greatly from the intense heat of the early summer. Flows are up to 350 CFS with great opportunity for streamer fishing under these large cut banks and snags. Brown trout continue to move up river systems and don’t necessarily stick to the usual spots.
Be sure to cast at any depth or area of the structure to find these hidden fish. Don’t assume that because the water doesn’t look that deep from above, there might not be a Mordor lurking about. Bug life this week has been a bit spotty of late, but the tricos are still hatching in the mornings and the pseudos seem to be pretty consistently plentiful the rest of the day.
Many fish feed on nymphs in the middle of the runs and don’t just hide near the banks as you might expect. Don’t let your preconceived notions about good water retention stop you from throwing yourself into the odd structure you might come across.
Enjoy fall with these beautiful bluebird skies and crisp mornings. Rain, cold, and snow are on the horizon. Soon there will be ample excuses not to get out, so don’t miss out while it’s good to get it.