Trip brief · Bitterroot River
How to go fish the Bitterroot River
The months we list for the Bitterroot River are March, April, June, July, August, September. October is outside that window, so this brief is written for March, the next month we list.
March
Reading the gauge…
Flies to tie — March
Skwala Stonefly#10-12
Skwala Dry
Blue-winged Olive#18-22
Parachute BWO
Access
Wally Crawford FAS
46.092, -114.175parking
Florence Bridge FAS
46.623, -114.090parking
Bell Crossing FAS
46.439, -114.135parking
Darby Bridge FAS
45.974, -114.120parking
Regs — check current rules before you go
Montana fishing license required. General Montana regulations apply with catch-and-release strongly encouraged. Check current FWP regulations for specific sections, including East Fork and West Fork special rules. Standard limit 5 trout, artificial lures preferred. River open to fishing year-round.
Pack list
- A current state fishing licence
- Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
- Net, nippers, forceps
- Floatant and desiccant
- Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
- Water, sun cover, polarised glasses
Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.
Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Bitterroot River page →