Beaverhead River Fishing Report

Fishing has been pretty good on the Beaverhead. We are still seeing some hatches of PMD's, Caddis and Yellow Sallies but the hatches are diminishing. We will start moving into Trico's below the dam and hoppers and ant's on the lower river. We are also seeing some crane fly activity on the Beaverhead. Look for the crane fly and hopper fishing to pick up dramatically over the next week. Flows out of Clark Canyon Reservoir are currently steady at 660 cfs.

"Hoot-Owl" restrictions prohibit fishing during the hottest times of the day. A hoot-owl restriction prohibiting fishing from 2 p.m. to midnight. the Hoot-owl restriction is currently in effect in the below locations on the Beaverhead River.

-The lower Beaverhead River from Anderson Lane to the Jefferson River.

The section that is open to all day fishing with no restrictions is from the Dam down to Anderson Lane fishing access site. If you need clarification of this location please call the shop 406-412-3463.

Please purchase your Fishing Licenses online. Click Here to purchase

COVID-19 Phase 2 Social Distancing and Sanitization Shop Regulations

In accordance with the directives of both the State of Montana and Silver Bow County, below are the rules for entering the fly shop

1. No customers with COVID-19 symptoms may enter the fly shop
2. Only 3 customers may be in the fly shop at one time
3. Mandatory to practice 6-foot social distancing guidelines while in the fly shop
4. All customers must sanitize their hands using our provided sanitizer before entering the shop
5. You are welcome to try on any clothing, but please let us know so that we can sanitize the product when you are finished
6. Masks are required to be worn in the shop
7. Restrooms will temporarily be unavailable to the public
8. Fishing Licenses have to be purchased online. Click Here to purchase 

Check out our web store for the latest hopper patterns and gear. We have the new Thunder Thigh hopper,  Ross Reels Gunnison 5/6 in stock and many items from Abel, Winston, Scott Fly Rods and Patagonia.

#6 Dungeon (Black/Natural)
#6 Barely Legal (white/olive)
#4 Little Kim Copper
#18 Crack Back PMD
#18 Split back Olive
#12 Chubby Chernobyl (UV) (Gold) (Olive)
#12 Thunder Thighs Hopper

#8 Fat Albert
#8 Morrish Hopper
#16 Spanish Bullet
#14 Bloom's Caddis
#18 Comparadun
#18 Trigger Nymph
#18 High Vis PMD

The Beaverhead River has been fishing well lately. We are still seeing some PMD's and Yellow Sallies on the river. Look for these hatches to tapper off and we will move into Trico's and terrestrials this next week. Hoppers are starting to work on the lower Beaverhead River. We have been catching some great fish lately on hoppers. Flows are starting to drop out of Clark Canyon Reservoir. Dropping flows will help the dry fly fishing dramatically.

Please purchase your Fishing Licenses online. Click Here to purchase

COVID-19 Phase 2 Social Distancing and Sanitization Shop Regulations

In accordance with the directives of both the State of Montana and Silver Bow County, below are the rules for entering the fly shop

1. No customers with COVID-19 symptoms may enter the fly shop
2. Only 3 customers may be in the fly shop at one time
3. Mandatory to practice 6-foot social distancing guidelines while in the fly shop
4. All customers must sanitize their hands using our provided sanitizer before entering the shop
5. You are welcome to try on any clothing, but please let us know so that we can sanitize the product when you are finished
6. Masks are required to be worn in the shop
7. Restrooms will temporarily be unavailable to the public
8. Fishing Licenses have to be purchased online. Click Here to purchase 

We have a Pick-Up window for customers that would prefer doing take-out orders

#6 Mini Dungeon ( Natural)
#4 Sparkle Minnow
#4 Little Kim Copper
#18 Split Wing PMD
#18 PMD Comparadun
#12 Chubby Chernobyl (UV) (Gold) (Purple)
#14 Yellow Sallie

#16 Purple Rooster
#18 Jig Hot bead
#16 McGruber PMD
#12 Bloom's Caddis
#18 Crack Back PMD

Beaverhead River Fishing Report

The Beaverhead continues to produce fantastic fish this year for us. Flows out of Clark Canyon Reservoir have come up substantially due to irrigation needs in the valley. Flows out of Clark Canyon Reservoir are sitting around 680cfs this morning. Wade fishing will be very tough right now, so your best option is floating. With these higher flows the best dry fly fishing will be near the dam and the further down stream you go the dry fly opportunity will be tougher. We have hatches of PMD's, Caddis and Yellow Sallies. Look for hopper fishing to pick up in a few weeks. The upper Beaverhead has had great dry fly opportunities on PMD's and the Caddis fishing in the evening has been fantastic.

#6 Jewel Thief (Copper)
#4 Sparkle Minnow
#4 Little Kim Copper
#18 Split Case PMD
#18 Bubble Back PMD
#12 Chubby Chernobyl (UV) (Gold) (Purple)
#18 PMD Comparadun

#18 PMD Film Critic
#14 Headlight Sallie
#18 Spanish Bullet
#12 Bloom's Caddis
#18 Purple Haze

Beaverhead River Report

We are having great fishing on the Beaverhead right now. You will see hatches of PMD's, Caddis, Yellow Sallies and summer stones. The river is fishing well from the dam all the way down to Grasshopper Creek. Flows out of Clark Canyon Reservoir are stable and the river is running clear.

#20 Captive Dun

#20 Split Back PMD

#20 Pandemic Mayfly

#18 Crack Back PMD

#16 Jig Yellow Sallie

#14 Tilt Wing PMD

#16 Headlight Sallie

#14 Chubby (UV) (Golden)

Beaverhead River Fishing Report

Flows out of Clark Canyon Reservoir are currently on the drop. The outflow this morning is 672 cfs. We have had good fishing from Buffalo bridge down stream. Our best tactic has been nymphs and streamers. Nymphs of choice have been sow bugs, scuds and some small olive may fly nymphs. Streamers of choice have been colors in the olive or black zone. We haven't seen much for hatches yet on the upper end of the Beaverhead River. Fish are healthy and we have been catching many in the size range of 18 inches - 22 inches so far this season.

COVID-19 Phase 2 Social Distancing and Sanitization Shop Regulations

In accordance with the directives of both the State of Montana and Silver Bow County, below are the rules for entering the fly shop

1. No customers with COVID-19 symptoms may enter the fly shop
2. Only 3 customers may be in the fly shop at one time
3. Mandatory to practice 6-foot social distancing guidelines while in the fly shop
4. All customers must sanitize their hands using our provided sanitizer before entering the shop
5. Before touching any flies, please get a pair of rubber gloves from an employee
6. You are welcome to try on any clothing, but please let us know so that we can sanitize the product when you are finished
7. Please wear a facial mask
8. Restrooms will temporarily be unavailable to the public
9. Fishing Licenses have to be purchased online. Click Here to purchase
10. Credit Card only Purchases.

We have a Pick-Up window for customers that would prefer doing take-out orders

Thank you for your cooperation. Together, we will make it through these difficult times

#4 Smokin' Mirrors
#4 Sparkle Minnow
#4 Little Kim Copper
#18 Soft Hackle Ray Charles
#16 Scud (Olive) (Tan)
#12 San Juan Worm (Brown)
#12 San Juan Worm (Tan)

Beaverhead River Fishing Report

Fishing has been good below clark Canyon Dam on the Beaverhead. Due to this rain Clark Canyon Creek might be dirty and Grasshopper Creek will definitely have some color to it due to runoff. From the Dam down you will have clear fishable water until the creeks enter. We are using nymphs right now on the Beaverhead. Sow bugs, scuds and midges are the best nymphs. Streamers and worms have also been good on the lower stretches.

Memorial Day Weekend online Sale. Use Coupon Code "MAYSALE." too take 15% off your entire online purchase. You can have the products shipped or click "Store Pickup" and utilize our pickup window at our shop.

Currently we are in Stage 1 restrictions due to Covid-19. Governor Bullock announced yesterday that the state of Montana will move to Stage 2 Restrictions on June 1st. Big news for us outfitters since this will remove travel restrictions and 14-day quarantine requirements in Montana. 

COVID-19 Phase 1 Social Distancing and Sanitization Shop Regulations

In accordance with the directives of both the State of Montana and Silver Bow County, below are the rules for entering the fly shop

1. No customers with COVID-19 symptoms may enter the fly shop
2. Only 3 customers may be in the fly shop at one time
3. Mandatory to practice 6-foot social distancing guidelines while in the fly shop
4. All customers must sanitize their hands using our provided sanitizer before entering the shop
5. Before touching any flies, please get a pair of rubber gloves from an employee
6. You are welcome to try on any clothing, but please let us know so that we can sanitize the product when you are finished
7. Please wear a facial mask
8. Restrooms will temporarily be unavailable to the public
9. Fishing Licenses have to be purchased online. Click Here to purchase
10. Credit Card only Purchases.

We have a Pick-Up window for customers that would prefer doing take-out orders

Thank you for your cooperation. Together, we will make it through these difficult times

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#4 Smokin' Mirrors
#4 Sparkle Minnow
#4 Little Kim Copper
#6 Pat's Stone
#6 Flash minnow
#8 Chubby Chernobyl (UV) (Gold) (Purple)
#12 Mahogany Dun

#12 Purple Rooster
#12 Red Copper John
#12 Silver Lightning Bug
#12 Bloom's Caddis
#14 Purple Haze
#16 Split Winged BWO
#16 Blue Winged Olive Comparadun

Beaverhead River Fishing Report

General Fishing Season opens this weekend. The Beaverhead Rive is opening from Clark Canyon Dam down stream this Saturday May 16th. The outflow from Clark Canyon Reservoir is 424 cfs. You will find the fish eating soft hackle sow bugs, scuds, and the occasional worm. Streamer fishing might be pretty good since the fish haven't had pressure. It should not be too busy down there since people entering the state of Montana have to quarantine 14 days before fishing. If you are a Montana resident enjoy the opener of the Beaverhead River this weekend.

COVID-19 Phase 1 Social Distancing and Sanitization Regulations

In accordance with the directives of both the State of Montana and Silver Bow County, below are the rules for entering the fly shop

1. No customers with COVID-19 symptoms may enter the fly shop
2. Only 3 customers may be in the fly shop at one time
3. Mandatory to practice 6-foot social distancing guidelines while in the fly shop
4. All customers must sanitize their hands using our provided sanitizer before entering the shop
5. Before touching any flies, please get a pair of rubber gloves from an employee
6. You are welcome to try on any clothing, but please let us know so that we can sanitize the product when you are finished
7. Please wear a facial mask
8. Restrooms will temporarily be unavailable to the public

We have a Pick-Up window for customers that would prefer doing take-out orders

Thank you for your cooperation. Together, we will make it through these difficult times

Currently we are in Phase 1 Business Requirements 

• A 14 day quarantine for non resident business travelers will remain in effect. If residents or non residents leave the state of Montana and then come back into Montana they are required to self isolate and quarantine for 14 days before being able to visit a retail store or go on a guided fishing trip. Once the ongoing quarantine travel restriction requirements have been met, guides and outfitters may offer their services provided they adhere to social distancing guidelines and sanitation protocols.  Governor Bullock said “While we love our visitors, we would ask that you not come visit while Montanans are watching out for one another by staying at home. This is important not only to protect our health care system, but also to protect against the spread of COVID-19. As of today, travel from another state or country is the most common known source of COVID-19 infections in Montana. I am asking anyone who is in Montana and has recently traveled from another state or country to do the right thing and self-quarantine for 14 days,” The Directive applies both to Montana residents and non-residents entering the state for non-work-related purposes.

• In establishments where customers wait in a line, non-household customers should remain physically distanced.

• Physical Distancing of 6 feet must be maintained between non-congregate customers. This will require the reduction in capacity of our fly shop down to 3 customers at a time.

• Customer and employees must sanitize their hands before entering the retail store.

Phase 1 and 2 Recreational Guidelines

• Public lands, fishing access sites, and parks are encouraged to continue to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for local and regional users provided that users can adhere to strict social distancing guidelines and facilities follow frequent sanitizing protocols. Areas that cannot practicably implement social distancing requirements or sanitation needs will remain closed. Limited campground offerings, group-use facilities and playgrounds, may be opened at the discretion of local and state managers. Local, state and federal officials are strongly encouraged to coordinate on all reopening decisions. Guides and outfitters may offer services consistent with any ongoing quarantine travel restrictions provided they adhere to social distancing guidelines and sanitation protocols. Visitors should check the status of any closures and restrictions before traveling.

The Beaverhead River is fishing well from Pipe Organ bridge to Grasshopper Creek. Below grasshopper Creek the river is off color and not fishing well from low elevation snow runoff. We have been doing well on Blue Winged Olive Nymphs, Sow Bugs and midges above grasshopper Creek. Clark Canyon has an outflow of 90 cfs and Clark Canyon Reservoir is 90% full.

We have a pick up window on the porch of our shop for online "pick up" orders or for folks that want to shop through the window and not come into the shop. We are keeping the shop sanitized and employees are using all precautions possible during this time period. Below are the precautions we are taking.

COVID-19 Phase 1 Social Distancing and Sanitization Regulations

In accordance with the directives of both the State of Montana and Silver Bow County, below are the rules for entering the fly shop

1. No customers with COVID-19 symptoms may enter the fly shop
2. Only 3 customers may be in the fly shop at one time
3. Mandatory to practice 6-foot social distancing guidelines while in the fly shop
4. All customers must sanitize their hands using our provided sanitizer before entering the shop
5. Before touching any flies, please get a pair of rubber gloves from an employee
6. You are welcome to try on any clothing, but please let us know so that we can sanitize the product when you are finished
7. Please wear a facial mask
8. Restrooms will temporarily be unavailable to the public

We have a Pick-Up window for customers that would prefer doing take-out orders

Thank you for your cooperation. Together, we will make it through these difficult times

Currently we are in Phase 1 Business Requirements 

• A 14 day quarantine for non resident business travelers will remain in effect. If residents or non residents leave the state of Montana and then come back into Montana they are required to self isolate and quarantine for 14 days before being able to visit a retail store or go on a guided fishing trip. Once the ongoing quarantine travel restriction requirements have been met, guides and outfitters may offer their services provided they adhere to social distancing guidelines and sanitation protocols.  Governor Bullock said “While we love our visitors, we would ask that you not come visit while Montanans are watching out for one another by staying at home. This is important not only to protect our health care system, but also to protect against the spread of COVID-19. As of today, travel from another state or country is the most common known source of COVID-19 infections in Montana. I am asking anyone who is in Montana and has recently traveled from another state or country to do the right thing and self-quarantine for 14 days,” The Directive applies both to Montana residents and non-residents entering the state for non-work-related purposes.

• In establishments where customers wait in a line, non-household customers should remain physically distanced.

• Physical Distancing of 6 feet must be maintained between non-congregate customers. This will require the reduction in capacity of our fly shop down to 3 customers at a time.

• Customer and employees must sanitize their hands before entering the retail store.

Phase 1 and 2 Recreational Guidelines

• Public lands, fishing access sites, and parks are encouraged to continue to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for local and regional users provided that users can adhere to strict social distancing guidelines and facilities follow frequent sanitizing protocols. Areas that cannot practicably implement social distancing requirements or sanitation needs will remain closed. Limited campground offerings, group-use facilities and playgrounds, may be opened at the discretion of local and state managers. Local, state and federal officials are strongly encouraged to coordinate on all reopening decisions. Guides and outfitters may offer services consistent with any ongoing quarantine travel restrictions provided they adhere to social distancing guidelines and sanitation protocols. Visitors should check the status of any closures and restrictions before traveling.

The Beaverhead River is fishing well from Pipe Organ bridge to Grasshopper Creek. Below grasshopper Creek the river is off color and not fishing well from low elevation snow runoff. We have been doing well on Blue Winged Olive Nymphs, Sow Bugs and midges above grasshopper Creek. Clark Canyon has an outflow of 90 cfs and Clark Canyon Reservoir is 90% full.

MAY 1st - MAY 3rd FLUSH FLOWS WILL OCCUR. OUTFLOWS WILL GO UP TO 600 cfs TO FLUSH SILT DOWN STREAM. Obviously fishing won't be good on those dates.

We have a pick up window on the porch of our shop for online "pick up" orders or for folks that want to shop through the window and not come into the shop. We are keeping the shop sanitized and employees are using all precautions possible during this time period. Below are the precautions we are taking.

COVID-19 Phase 1 Social Distancing and Sanitization Regulations

In accordance with the directives of both the State of Montana and Silver Bow County, below are the rules for entering the fly shop

1. No customers with COVID-19 symptoms may enter the fly shop
2. Only 3 customers may be in the fly shop at one time
3. Mandatory to practice 6-foot social distancing guidelines while in the fly shop
4. All customers must sanitize their hands using our provided sanitizer before entering the shop
5. Before touching any flies, please get a pair of rubber gloves from an employee
6. You are welcome to try on any clothing, but please let us know so that we can sanitize the product when you are finished
7. Please wear a facial mask
8. Restrooms will temporarily be unavailable to the public

We have a Pick-Up window for customers that would prefer doing take-out orders

Thank you for your cooperation. Together, we will make it through these difficult times

Currently we are in Phase 1 Business Requirements 

• A 14 day quarantine for non resident business travelers will remain in effect. If residents or non residents leave the state of Montana and then come back into Montana they are required to self isolate and quarantine for 14 days before being able to visit a retail store or go on a guided fishing trip. Once the ongoing quarantine travel restriction requirements have been met, guides and outfitters may offer their services provided they adhere to social distancing guidelines and sanitation protocols.  Governor Bullock said “While we love our visitors, we would ask that you not come visit while Montanans are watching out for one another by staying at home. This is important not only to protect our health care system, but also to protect against the spread of COVID-19. As of today, travel from another state or country is the most common known source of COVID-19 infections in Montana. I am asking anyone who is in Montana and has recently traveled from another state or country to do the right thing and self-quarantine for 14 days,” The Directive applies both to Montana residents and non-residents entering the state for non-work-related purposes.

• In establishments where customers wait in a line, non-household customers should remain physically distanced.

• Physical Distancing of 6 feet must be maintained between non-congregate customers. This will require the reduction in capacity of our fly shop down to 3 customers at a time.

• Customer and employees must sanitize their hands before entering the retail store.

Phase 1 and 2 Recreational Guidelines

• Public lands, fishing access sites, and parks are encouraged to continue to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for local and regional users provided that users can adhere to strict social distancing guidelines and facilities follow frequent sanitizing protocols. Areas that cannot practicably implement social distancing requirements or sanitation needs will remain closed. Limited campground offerings, group-use facilities and playgrounds, may be opened at the discretion of local and state managers. Local, state and federal officials are strongly encouraged to coordinate on all reopening decisions. Guides and outfitters may offer services consistent with any ongoing quarantine travel restrictions provided they adhere to social distancing guidelines and sanitation protocols. Visitors should check the status of any closures and restrictions before traveling.

The Beaverhead River is fishing well from Pipe Organ bridge to Grasshopper Creek. Below grasshopper Creek the river is off color and not fishing well from low elevation snow runoff. We have been doing well on Blue Winged Olive Nymphs, Sow Bugs and midges above grasshopper Creek. Clark Canyon has an outflow of 90 cfs and Clark Canyon Reservoir is 90% full.

We have a pick up window on the porch of our shop for online "pick up" orders or for folks that want to shop through the window and not come into the shop. We are keeping the shop sanitized and employees are using all precautions possible during this time period. Below are the precautions we are taking.

COVID-19 Phase 1 Social Distancing and Sanitization Regulations

In accordance with the directives of both the State of Montana and Silver Bow County, below are the rules for entering the fly shop

1. No customers with COVID-19 symptoms may enter the fly shop
2. Only 3 customers may be in the fly shop at one time
3. Mandatory to practice 6-foot social distancing guidelines while in the fly shop
4. All customers must sanitize their hands using our provided sanitizer before entering the shop
5. Before touching any flies, please get a pair of rubber gloves from an employee
6. You are welcome to try on any clothing, but please let us know so that we can sanitize the product when you are finished
7. Please wear a facial mask
8. Restrooms will temporarily be unavailable to the public

We have a Pick-Up window for customers that would prefer doing take-out orders

Thank you for your cooperation. Together, we will make it through these difficult times

Currently we are in Phase 1 Business Requirements 

• A 14 day quarantine for non resident business travelers will remain in effect. If residents or non residents leave the state of Montana and then come back into Montana they are required to self isolate and quarantine for 14 days before being able to visit a retail store or go on a guided fishing trip. Once the ongoing quarantine travel restriction requirements have been met, guides and outfitters may offer their services provided they adhere to social distancing guidelines and sanitation protocols.  Governor Bullock said “While we love our visitors, we would ask that you not come visit while Montanans are watching out for one another by staying at home. This is important not only to protect our health care system, but also to protect against the spread of COVID-19. As of today, travel from another state or country is the most common known source of COVID-19 infections in Montana. I am asking anyone who is in Montana and has recently traveled from another state or country to do the right thing and self-quarantine for 14 days,” The Directive applies both to Montana residents and non-residents entering the state for non-work-related purposes.

• In establishments where customers wait in a line, non-household customers should remain physically distanced.

• Physical Distancing of 6 feet must be maintained between non-congregate customers. This will require the reduction in capacity of our fly shop down to 3 customers at a time.

• Customer and employees must sanitize their hands before entering the retail store.

Phase 1 and 2 Recreational Guidelines

• Public lands, fishing access sites, and parks are encouraged to continue to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for local and regional users provided that users can adhere to strict social distancing guidelines and facilities follow frequent sanitizing protocols. Areas that cannot practicably implement social distancing requirements or sanitation needs will remain closed. Limited campground offerings, group-use facilities and playgrounds, may be opened at the discretion of local and state managers. Local, state and federal officials are strongly encouraged to coordinate on all reopening decisions. Guides and outfitters may offer services consistent with any ongoing quarantine travel restrictions provided they adhere to social distancing guidelines and sanitation protocols. Visitors should check the status of any closures and restrictions before traveling.

The Beaverhead River is fishing well from Pipe Organ bridge to Grasshopper Creek. Below grasshopper Creek the river is off color and not fishing well from low elevation snow runoff. We have been doing well on Blue Winged Olive Nymphs, Sow Bugs and midges above grasshopper Creek. Clark Canyon has an outflow of 90 cfs and Clark Canyon Reservoir is 90% full.

We have a pick up window on the porch of our shop for online "pick up" orders or for folks that want to shop through the window and not come into the shop. We are keeping the shop sanitized and employees are using all precautions possible during this time period. Below are the precautions we are taking.

COVID-19 Phase 1 Social Distancing and Sanitization Regulations

In accordance with the directives of both the State of Montana and Silver Bow County, below are the rules for entering the fly shop

1. No customers with COVID-19 symptoms may enter the fly shop
2. Only 3 customers may be in the fly shop at one time
3. Mandatory to practice 6-foot social distancing guidelines while in the fly shop
4. All customers must sanitize their hands using our provided sanitizer before entering the shop
5. Before touching any flies, please get a pair of rubber gloves from an employee
6. You are welcome to try on any clothing, but please let us know so that we can sanitize the product when you are finished
7. Please wear a facial mask
8. Restrooms will temporarily be unavailable to the public

We have a Pick-Up window for customers that would prefer doing take-out orders

Thank you for your cooperation. Together, we will make it through these difficult times

Currently we are in Phase 1 Business Requirements 

• A 14 day quarantine for non resident business travelers will remain in effect. If residents or non residents leave the state of Montana and then come back into Montana they are required to self isolate and quarantine for 14 days before being able to visit a retail store or go on a guided fishing trip. Once the ongoing quarantine travel restriction requirements have been met, guides and outfitters may offer their services provided they adhere to social distancing guidelines and sanitation protocols.  Governor Bullock said “While we love our visitors, we would ask that you not come visit while Montanans are watching out for one another by staying at home. This is important not only to protect our health care system, but also to protect against the spread of COVID-19. As of today, travel from another state or country is the most common known source of COVID-19 infections in Montana. I am asking anyone who is in Montana and has recently traveled from another state or country to do the right thing and self-quarantine for 14 days,” The Directive applies both to Montana residents and non-residents entering the state for non-work-related purposes.

• In establishments where customers wait in a line, non-household customers should remain physically distanced.

• Physical Distancing of 6 feet must be maintained between non-congregate customers. This will require the reduction in capacity of our fly shop down to 3 customers at a time.

• Customer and employees must sanitize their hands before entering the retail store.

Phase 1 and 2 Recreational Guidelines

• Public lands, fishing access sites, and parks are encouraged to continue to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for local and regional users provided that users can adhere to strict social distancing guidelines and facilities follow frequent sanitizing protocols. Areas that cannot practicably implement social distancing requirements or sanitation needs will remain closed. Limited campground offerings, group-use facilities and playgrounds, may be opened at the discretion of local and state managers. Local, state and federal officials are strongly encouraged to coordinate on all reopening decisions. Guides and outfitters may offer services consistent with any ongoing quarantine travel restrictions provided they adhere to social distancing guidelines and sanitation protocols. Visitors should check the status of any closures and restrictions before traveling.

The Beaverhead River is fishing well from Pipe Organ bridge to Grasshopper Creek. Below grasshopper Creek the river is off color and not fishing well from low elevation snow runoff. We have been doing well on Blue Winged Olive Nymphs, Sow Bugs and midges above grasshopper Creek. Clark Canyon has an outflow of 90 cfs and Clark Canyon Reservoir is 90% full.

We have a pick up window on the porch of our shop for online "pick up" orders or for folks that want to shop through the window and not come into the shop. We are keeping the shop sanitized and employees are using all precautions possible during this time period. Below are the precautions we are taking.

COVID-19 Phase 1 Social Distancing and Sanitization Regulations

In accordance with the directives of both the State of Montana and Silver Bow County, below are the rules for entering the fly shop

1. No customers with COVID-19 symptoms may enter the fly shop
2. Only 3 customers may be in the fly shop at one time
3. Mandatory to practice 6-foot social distancing guidelines while in the fly shop
4. All customers must sanitize their hands using our provided sanitizer before entering the shop
5. Before touching any flies, please get a pair of rubber gloves from an employee
6. You are welcome to try on any clothing, but please let us know so that we can sanitize the product when you are finished
7. Please wear a facial mask
8. Restrooms will temporarily be unavailable to the public

We have a Pick-Up window for customers that would prefer doing take-out orders

Thank you for your cooperation. Together, we will make it through these difficult times

Currently we are in Phase 1 Business Requirements 

• A 14 day quarantine for non resident business travelers will remain in effect. If residents or non residents leave the state of Montana and then come back into Montana they are required to self isolate and quarantine for 14 days before being able to visit a retail store or go on a guided fishing trip. Once the ongoing quarantine travel restriction requirements have been met, guides and outfitters may offer their services provided they adhere to social distancing guidelines and sanitation protocols.  Governor Bullock said “While we love our visitors, we would ask that you not come visit while Montanans are watching out for one another by staying at home. This is important not only to protect our health care system, but also to protect against the spread of COVID-19. As of today, travel from another state or country is the most common known source of COVID-19 infections in Montana. I am asking anyone who is in Montana and has recently traveled from another state or country to do the right thing and self-quarantine for 14 days,” The Directive applies both to Montana residents and non-residents entering the state for non-work-related purposes.

• In establishments where customers wait in a line, non-household customers should remain physically distanced.

• Physical Distancing of 6 feet must be maintained between non-congregate customers. This will require the reduction in capacity of our fly shop down to 3 customers at a time.

• Customer and employees must sanitize their hands before entering the retail store.

Phase 1 and 2 Recreational Guidelines

• Public lands, fishing access sites, and parks are encouraged to continue to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for local and regional users provided that users can adhere to strict social distancing guidelines and facilities follow frequent sanitizing protocols. Areas that cannot practicably implement social distancing requirements or sanitation needs will remain closed. Limited campground offerings, group-use facilities and playgrounds, may be opened at the discretion of local and state managers. Local, state and federal officials are strongly encouraged to coordinate on all reopening decisions. Guides and outfitters may offer services consistent with any ongoing quarantine travel restrictions provided they adhere to social distancing guidelines and sanitation protocols. Visitors should check the status of any closures and restrictions before traveling.

On Wednesday, Montana Governor Steve Bullock announced that the state of Montana is going to follow a 3-phase guideline to reopen the economy. Part of that guideline stated that nonessential businesses would be allowed to reopen at a limited capacity on Monday, April 27th.

Sunrise Fly Shop will be opening its doors for the first time this season on Monday, April 27th. Because of the fallout of the global pandemic, we will be operating within our Governor’s guidelines for this changed retail environment. We will have guidelines outside of or shop for customers to follow when coming into the shop. We will also have curbside pick and a pick up window on our porch for online orders or phone orders 406-835-3474.

The plan that the Governor has set into motion will start with Stage 1 of a 3-stage process. Stage 1 will have the strictest guidelines. As we move through the phases to reopen the economy, some rules will be relaxed.

Phase 1 Business Requirements 

• A 14 day quarantine for non resident business travelers will remain in effect. If residents or non residents leave the state of Montana and then come back into Montana they are required to self isolate and quarantine for 14 days before being able to visit a retail store or go on a guided fishing trip. Once the ongoing quarantine travel restriction requirements have been met, guides and outfitters may offer their services provided they adhere to social distancing guidelines and sanitation protocols.  Governor Bullock said “While we love our visitors, we would ask that you not come visit while Montanans are watching out for one another by staying at home. This is important not only to protect our health care system, but also to protect against the spread of COVID-19. As of today, travel from another state or country is the most common known source of COVID-19 infections in Montana. I am asking anyone who is in Montana and has recently traveled from another state or country to do the right thing and self-quarantine for 14 days,” The Directive applies both to Montana residents and non-residents entering the state for non-work-related purposes.

• In establishments where customers wait in a line, non-household customers should remain physically distanced.

• Physical Distancing of 6 feet must be maintained between non-congregate customers. This will require the reduction in capacity of our fly shop down to 3 customers at a time.

• Customer and employees must sanitize their hands before entering the retail store.

Phase 1 and 2 Recreational Guidelines

• Public lands, fishing access sites, and parks are encouraged to continue to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for local and regional users provided that users can adhere to strict social distancing guidelines and facilities follow frequent sanitizing protocols. Areas that cannot practicably implement social distancing requirements or sanitation needs will remain closed. Limited campground offerings, group-use facilities and playgrounds, may be opened at the discretion of local and state managers. Local, state and federal officials are strongly encouraged to coordinate on all reopening decisions. Guides and outfitters may offer services consistent with any ongoing quarantine travel restrictions provided they adhere to social distancing guidelines and sanitation protocols. Visitors should check the status of any closures and restrictions before traveling.

We are looking forward to opening on Monday, and we will ensure that we are taking all the precautions necessary to help stop the spread of COVID -19.

Big Hole Report

Currently the Big Hole is of color and not fishing well. The upper river's ice has broken free and the river is on the rise and dirty. This is the valley floor and low elevation snowpack melting. Once we get this out of the way fishing will be very good. We will keep you posted when the river is clearing and dropping in flows. It is time to head over to the tailwater fisheries in our state.

Beaverhead River Fishing Report

The Beaverhead River is fishing well below Pipe Organ Bridge. Grasshopper Creek is muddy causing the Beaverhead to be off color and not fishing well.

The only clear and fishable water right now is from Pipe Organ Bridge down to where Grasshopper Creek enters the Beaverhead. Call us anytime

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