Blackfoot River — hatch chart + live conditions
Immortalized by Norman Maclean's A River Runs Through It. Recovered wild fishery with strong stonefly and caddis hatches. Bull trout present — catch-and-release only for that species.
Top 3 dry flies for June
12-month hatch chart
| Month | blue wing olive | caddis | green drake | october caddis | pale morning dun | quill gordon | skwala | stonefly | terrestrial | trico |
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| June · now | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |||||
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Frequently asked
What are the best months to fish the Blackfoot River?
Best months: June, July, August, September.
What flies hatch on the Blackfoot River in June?
Active hatches this month: pale morning dun, caddis, stonefly, green drake, terrestrial.
What species are in the Blackfoot River?
Primary: rainbow trout, bull trout, brown trout. Immortalized by Norman Maclean's A River Runs Through It. Recovered wild fishery with strong stonefly and caddis hatches. Bull trout present — catch-and-release only for that species.
Are there special fishing regulations on the Blackfoot River?
No special-regulation section is listed here — standard Montana trout regulations apply. Check MT FWP before fishing.
How do I check live water conditions on the Blackfoot River?
The live USGS reading is shown at the top of this page (site 12340500). It refreshes hourly.
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