Missoula / Hamilton
Bitterroot River
Live Conditions
Bitterroot River — Near Darby
7-Day Flow
→ Stable
24-Hr Pressure
26.18 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌤️Mainly clear
78° / 48°
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
80° / 51°
Sat
☁️Overcast
81° / 60°
Sun
☁️Overcast
78° / 54°
Cold front incoming — go deep with nymphs, surface activity likely slow.
Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min
What should I fish today?
One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Bitterroot River.
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Time of Day
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Bitterroot River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Bitterroot River · June · Early Summer
🟢 Active now at 57.4°F water
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⚠ Runoff season — check live gauge before driving
Peak runoff continuing early month. SALMONFLIES (size 4-6) at peak late month — the Bitterroot salmonfly hatch is heavy. Golden Stones (size 6-8). Caddis (size 14-16). Post-runoff prime opening.
🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only
River Map
About Bitterroot River
Classic western Montana freestone flowing north from the Bitterroot Range to its confluence with the Clark Fork in Missoula. Famous for the early-season Skwala stonefly hatch and a beloved local Salmonfly emergence.
Regulations
Standard Montana trout regulations apply on the Bitterroot; catch-and-release is encouraged for wild westslope cutthroat. Montana fishing license required. Verify current regs at fwp.mt.gov before fishing.