Missoula, Montana Fly Fishing Report 2/7/2023
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Well, this has been a strange winter. Without a few major winter storms to bolster our snowpack, we might be looking at some dry conditions in differs parts of Montana. As of right now, the Missoula area rivers are slowly becoming ice-free, but they're far from fishable. That said, spring fly fishing is likely to be very good as soon as a few bugs begin making an appearance.
I had a Quick Look at Rock Creek yesterday and it is fishable, but be careful- the ice ledges are treacherous, but the fishing is good. Red and pink worms, zebras in black #16/18 and smaller buggers should do the trick.
The Missouri River is in good shape and the fishing is quite good. Small pink stuff or a zebra midge in the slowest water will turn some very nice fish.
The Blackfoot River is locked up and very icy.
The Bitterroot is fishing ok on worms and smaller nymphs. Slow stripping small bugger will also get the job done.
On the Clark Fork River I did see a fella wade fishing right next to the Reserve St. bridge. To each his own.
