White Sulphur Springs
Smith River
Live Conditions
Smith River — Near Eden
7-Day Flow
↓ Falling
24-Hr Pressure
22.87 inHg · → High/stable
Local Weather
Tough conditions — fish deep
Today
🌦️Drizzle
50° / 39°
0.03"
Tomorrow
☁️Overcast
61° / 36°
Sat
🌧️Rain
62° / 45°
0.1"
Sun
🌧️Rain showers
59° / 41°
0.15"
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 Smith River.
Time of Day
What should I pack?
Rod, flies, tippet, and safety gear specific to today's Smith River conditions.
🪰 Hatch Calendar
Smith River · June · Early Summer
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Float season prime. Salmonflies tapering early month. Golden Stones (size 6-8). PMDs (size 14-16) mid-morning. Caddis evenings. The Smith canyon at its best — book your guides and pack carefully.
River Map
About Smith River
Bucket-list 59-mile float through a limestone canyon between Camp Baker and Eden Bridge — the most coveted permit float in Montana. Lottery-only access during the May–July season; no road access through the canyon itself.
Regulations
Float access through the canyon (Camp Baker to Eden Bridge) is by FWP permit lottery only — apply by mid-February. No road access or wade-fishing through the canyon itself. Standard Montana fishing license also required.