What flies are hatching on the Blackfoot River right now?

Current and seasonal hatches on the Blackfoot River include Salmonfly, Golden Stone, Caddis. Use the AI Hatch Advisor on this page for a live, temperature-aware recommendation.

What's the current flow on the Blackfoot River?

The Blackfoot River is running at 1,680 CFS at the Near Bonner gauge. Readings update every 15 minutes from the USGS Water Services API.

Is the Blackfoot River fishable today?

Yes — Blackfoot River is rated fishable right now. Current flow is 1,680 CFS at the Near Bonner gauge.

Blackfoot River Fly Fishing Conditions

Live Conditions

Blackfoot River — Near Bonner

Fishable

1,680CFS

Discharge

2.79ft

Gauge Height

43.3°F

Water Temp

Updated 24 min agoView on USGS ↗

7-Day Flow

→ Stable

RisingFallingStable

24-Hr Pressure

25.68 inHg · → High/stable

Falling (good)RisingHigh/stable

Local Weather

36°FMainly clear

Wind 10 mph25.68 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

🌦️

Drizzle

40° / 38°

0.13"

Tomorrow

☁️

Overcast

45° / 34°

Tue

☁️

Overcast

46° / 33°

Wed

☁️

Overcast

51° / 31°

Weather by Open-Meteo · No API key · Updated every 30 min

What should I fish today?

⚡ AI

AI-powered recommendation using today's live flow, temperature, and hatch data.

6.6

Time of Day

Using: 1,680 CFS · 43.3°F · Midges. BWOs on mild afternoons. Brown trout spawn — RESPECT REDDS. Sections beginning to ice. Late-season fishing for the dedicated.

What should I pack?

Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Blackfoot River conditions.

🪰 Hatch Calendar

Blackfoot River · November · Late Fall

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🟡 Approaching — within 5°F of trigger range

Blue-Winged Olive

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JanDec

Midges. BWOs on mild afternoons. Brown trout spawn — RESPECT REDDS. Sections beginning to ice. Late-season fishing for the dedicated.

Blue-Winged OliveMidge

🟢 Active · 🟡 Approaching · ⚪ Seasonal only

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About Blackfoot River

The "river that runs through it" — Norman Maclean's home water. Classic boulder-and-pool freestone flowing from the Continental Divide near Lincoln to its confluence with the Clark Fork. Native Westslope Cutthroat, Bull Trout, browns, and rainbows.

SalmonflyGolden StoneCaddisPale Morning DunHopperBlue-Winged Olive

Regulations

Bull trout federally protected — release immediately. Native Westslope Cutthroat catch-and-release in many stretches. Check current FWP regulations.

Learn More

Guides to help you fish Blackfoot River with more confidence.