The Beaverhead has been fishing pretty tough lately. Clark Canyon outflows are set to winter flows already due to the reservoir being only 26% full. The Winter Clark Canyon Reservoir outflows are down to 25 cfs. In response to these low flows Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks has closed the Beaverhead from the Dam down to Pipe Organ Bridge. This closure will remain into affect all fall.
The Beaverhead River is open to fishing from Pipe Organ Bridge down to the Mouth (Confluence to Big Hole). Flows are low in these sections and are better for the wade angler. Floating any of the stretches below Pipe Organ is not recommended due to low flows. You will find Blue Winged Olives hatching and a few hopper opportunities in the afternoons.
Recommended Flies:
- Split Back BWO #18
- Micro Mayfly #16
- Bubble Back BWO #18
- Spanish Bullet Olive #16
- Jig Frenchie Blue #18
- Green machine #18
- J.J. Special #6
- Sparkle Minnow J.J. #6
- Lil Kim’ #6
