From its headwaters on the west side of the Rocky Mountain Front and
Bob Marshall Wilderness, to the confluence with the Clark Fork River
just east of Missoula, the Blackfoot River is one of our favorite
rivers. From the thunderous, springtime, mid-river rapids that attract
the whitewater crowd, to quiet, crystal clear pockets where willing
West Slope cutthroat trout will rise 10 feet to eat a size 10 Turck's
Tarantula, the Blackfoot is a combination of awe inspiring scenery,
water diversity, wildlife and fishing which remains unparalleled.
Running crystal clear before and after runoff, (which usually takes
place in June),
the Blackfoot is home to one of the largest populations of bull trout
in the U.S. This speaks highly of the fishery as a whole since bull
trout are one of the most pollution sensitive freshwater fish. Big
rainbows and very large browns add to the species diversity of this
river. We grew up fishing on this river and have been guiding on it for
over 17 years. In the last 10 years, not only has this river gotten
much better as a fishery, it has truly become world class!
River Flow
What to Bring
Seasons of the Blackfoot
Map and float recommendations for the Blackfoot River
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
SNOTEL: Snow - Precipitation Update
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