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The 411 on what's going on around the area from the reliable sources... 

Bitterroot/Blackfoot/Clark Fork/Rock Creek - A wet and cool summer has benefitted these guys dramatically and made for some decent fishing so far this summer. Dry fly fishing is going to be the staple. I mean why not seeing a trout come up and rise to a big dry fly is tough to beat. The bulk your hatches are happening between 10 and 3 on all four of the rivers and in the evenings the caddis have been coming off strong. Also try tossing around a black Bitteroot or a yellow streamer of some sort there has been good reports with the streamers. Good fishing if your in the area big dries and streamers what is better, with the wet and cool weather, expect that streamer fishing to be good. 

Beaverhead - Still hearing good things from over this way, over the weekend before the rain pounding, the fish were looking up for Caddis and craneflies and the nymphing had been equally as good. I'd be surprised if you don't see more BWO's than Sallies and PMD's with temps in the 50's and 60's. Nymphing wise small mayfly stuff, PT's and Crack Backs have been decent - lots of hopper action down lower - but a little weedy down lower just an FYI.

Henry's Fork - Some pretty darn good dry fly fishing around now, seeeing some more BWO's with the recent rain and cool weather, depending on where you go take some streamers along, or get techy and throw some small emergers and cripples down on the ranch. The Box is getting a little low for floating according to our friends down in ID. Terrestrial fishing has been picking up some the alphabet soup of PMD's, Baetis, Callibaetis, Pseudo's, Trico's, and that pretty much sums up the HF right now through the Ranch and don't forget caddis, ants, beetles, hoppers when it warms up again.

If you have something else in mind, then shoot us an email, we're always willing to tap a few resources and make a few phone calls. It's about being your friendly local information resource!

Last Updated: 8/31/2010

Willy's Lake Report

Ruby Reservoir

The joke is the Ruby is actually fishing well with ants, Calibeatis and even hoppers. Calibeatis are coming off and there are tricos in the morning and evening. There are also damsels hatching on the southern end.

Canyon Ferry

Still a great place to fish despite doo's the ski doo's and boats. The fish are holding at 15 ft  in 30 feet deep water. nymphs buggers you can still do well from the bank in certain areas early morning of course is the best

Hauser/Holter

Still some of the best fishing in the state good numbers and lots of water. Streamers and buggers, smaller nymphs some dries in the evening around inlets and down the canyon on Holter. Same stuff for Hauser.

Dailey Lake

Not many people bother with Dailey Lake but with traveling sedges coming off you can have some fun over here.

Hyalite

The south end of the lake at the inlet is still fishing well with evening dry fly action is awesome. Leaches will still take fish. The algae is blooming also. 

Cliff/Wade Lakes

These are great lakes to hang out on cool evening and good fishing. Try Hidden or Elk lake.

Quake Lake 

A ton of folks are out here fishing right now, that being said it's still fishing well, especially on the west side. The inlet  is always fishing try some streamers even mice late at night.

Clark Canyon 

The lake is fishing very well with chronomids and leaches , streamers are doing well also. Give it a try if you dare.

Hebgen

This is our pick! Callibaetis caddis and damsel flies are the way to go from daylight untill 10 am. After that small midges until later in the afternoon. Don't hesitate to throw some streamers. The fish are hanging out in 9 to 15 feet

Harrison Lake

Fishing has been good and week days are even better with fewer people.

Ennis Lake 

When you are not getting blown off the water it can be fun sight fishing for large trout at the inlet. The lake is very warm right now revive the fish after landing them.
Ponds Around Town

All of the ponds around town are perfect for practice and a quick place to get out for a couple of hours.  Trout, Bass, yellow perch, bluegill, carp, etc.... Can be a lot of fun.


A Note from Willy

The lakes are fishing really well including your high mountain lakes such as hidden lake-avalanches -lava South Meadow, and mystic just to name a few. Terrestrials are working well.
Tie Bugs, Live Long, Fish Hard. -  Willy

Last Updated: 8/05/2010