Bitterroot River fishing reports come straight from the river, from local guides who are fishing all the time.
They are the best source for good information, and we appreciate them sharing their reports with us.
This article provides fishing reports for the Bitterroot River, and some of our neighboring rivers.
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Bitterroot River Fishing Reports
Here’s a collection of our favorite fishing reports for the Bitterroot River.
GRIZZLY HACKLE – BITTERROOT RIVER FISHING REPORT
Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop periodically updates their Bitterroot River fishing report from their fly shop in downtown Missoula.
BLACKFOOT RIVER OUTFITTERS – BITTERROOT RIVER FISHING REPORT
Blackfoot River Outfitters periodically updates their Bitterroot River fishing report from their fly shop in Missoula.
ORVIS – BITTERROOT RIVER FISHING REPORTS
ORVIS provides regularly updated fly fishing reports for the Bitterroot River, the West Fork of the Bitterroot River, and the East Fork of the Bitterroot River.
THE KINGFISHER – BITTERROOT RIVER FISHING REPORT
The Kingfisher periodically updates their Bitterroot River fishing report from their fly shop in Missoula.
FREESTONE FLY SHOP – BITTERROOT RIVER FISHING REPORT
Freestone Fly Shop periodically updates their Bitterroot River fishing report from their Bitterroot Valley location in Hamilton.
THE MISSOULIAN ANGLER – BITTERROOT RIVER FISHING REPORT
The Missoulian Angler periodically updates their Bitterroot River fishing report from the oldest fly shop in Missoula.
Fishing Reports for Neighboring Rivers
The Bitterroot Valley is lucky to be surrounded by several incredible rivers.
The Big Hole, Clark Fork, Blackfoot and Rock Creek are some of the best fly fishing rivers in Montana.
Here’s some links to fishing reports for our neighboring rivers.
BIG HOLE RIVER FISHING REPORTS
Sunrise Fly Shop – Big Hole River Fishing Report
ORVIS – Fly Fishing Report for the Big Hole River
Montana Troutfitters – Big Hole River Fishing Report
CLARK FORK RIVER FISHING REPORTS
Grizzly Hackle – Clark Fork River Fishing Report
The Kingfisher – Clark Fork River Fishing Report
Blackfoot River Outfitters – Clark Fork River Fishing Report
BLACKFOOT RIVER FISHING REPORTS
Blackfoot River Outfitters – Blackfoot River Fishing Report
Grizzly Hackle – Blackfoot River Fishing Report
The Kingfisher – Blackfoot River Fishing Report
ROCK CREEK FISHING REPORTS
The Kingfisher – Rock Creek Fishing Report
Blackfoot River Outfitters – Rock Creek Fishing Report
Grizzly Hackle – Rock Creek Fishing Report
What to Look For in a Fishing Report
✓ Current fishing conditions, and how fishing has been lately.
✓ Current hatches and the right bugs to have in the box.
✓ Information about river flows and water temperature.
✓ Fishing restrictions in effect on the river.
It’s a Finger Hatch / Bitterroot Info
✓ Best times of the day for fishing.
✓ Recommendations for fishing gear.
✓ If portage, or boat dragging, is required on any sections of the river.
✓ Report recent changes to the river due to weather, water releases, log jams, sweepers, or blockages in the river.
More Bitterroot Valley Fishing Articles
Check out our Fishing the Bitterroot River article for great information about fishing our favorite river.
You’ll need a Montana fishing license to fish, and our handy calculator will show you what it will cost.
Can you tell what kind of trout you just caught? Take our Montana trout test.
Early spring fishing on the Bitterroot River / Bitterroot Info
Be sure to check out the Bitterroot River Streamflow before heading out.
Our essential fly fishing gear article will help get you started catching fish in Montana.
The local fly shops will help you catch a lot more fish, and stay safe in the process.
Additional Resources
Current Montana Fishing Regulations can be found here.
Montana Fishing license information can be found here.