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White Sulphur Springs

Smith River

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Live Conditions

Smith RiverNear Eden

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7-Day Flow

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24-Hr Pressure

22.87 inHg · → High/stable

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Local Weather

49°FClear sky
Wind 13 mph22.87 inHg Low & stable

Tough conditions — fish deep

Today

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Drizzle

50° / 39°

0.03"

Tomorrow

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Overcast

61° / 36°

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Rain

62° / 45°

0.1"

Sun

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Rain showers

59° / 41°

0.15"

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What should I fish today?

One call. Specific to today's exact conditions on the Smith River.

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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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JanDec

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.

PMDCaddis

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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.

SalmonflyGolden StoneCaddisPale Morning DunHopperBlue-Winged Olive

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.