Beaverhead River Fly Fishing Report
Latest Beaverhead River Reports
- Beaverhead River August Fishing Report
The Beaverhead River has continued to fish well for us lately. The Flows out of Clark Canyon Reservoir have been dropping recently, which is great news. Outflows this morning were 557 cfs and dropping. Clark Canyon Reservoir has turned over and clarity on the upper Beaverhead has diminished. The upper sections of the Beaverhead has been nymphing well with Tungsten Sunkist’s, Hunchback’s, and split back’s. The hopper fishing has picked up lately on the lower sections of the Beaverhead River. We have brought up some massive fish lately on Chernobyl ant’s and hoppers.
Currently we have no fishing restrictions on the Beaverhead River. All sections are open to fishing.
Recommended Flies:
- #16 Hunchback PMD
- #18 Tungsten Sunkist
- #16 Split Back Olive
- #8 Chernobyl Ant Tan
- #8 Black Magic
- #8 Morrish Hopper
- Beaverhead River Fishing
The Beaverhead River is fishing well for us lately. The flows out of Clark Canyon Reservoir are 886cfs. The Beaverhead is flowing bank full and fast at these flows. Wade fishing is not an option for most anglers but the boat fishing has been good. We are seeing hatches of PMD’s, Caddis and yellow sallies. Dry fly fishing has been tougher at these high flows for most anglers. The best tactic lately has been nymph fishing with PMD’s and yellow sallies. Fish are holding on the edges and in the shallow zones where you find gravel bottom. If you are looking to get out on a guide trip this up coming week give us a call. We currently have a few guides available.
The Beaverhead River is on Hoot Owl restrictions (2:00 PM to midnight) from the confluence of the Big Hole River to Anderson Lane on the Beaverhead beginning 2 PM on July 19. This section is on the far lower reach of the River. From Barretts State Park to the Dam is “not” under Hoot Owl restriction, you can fish this section all day. Please call us if you have any questions 406-835-3474.
Recommended Flies:
- Split Case PMD #18
- Trigger Nymph PMD #18
- Hunchback PMD #18
- Psycho Prince #12
- Comparadun PMD #18
- Tilt Wing PMD #16
- Beaverhead River Fishing Report
The Beaverhead River continues to fish very well this month. The outflow from Clark Canyon Reservoir is 580 cfs as of this morning. The flows have been bumping daily in the afternoon for irrigation demands. We have had excellent dry fly fishing lately on the Beaverhead River. Hatches of PMD’s, yellow sallies and caddis are getting the fish active. The fish have been elevated and chowing. Nymph fisherman have been successful throughout the day on the upper river near the dam. It is time to get down to the Beaverhead and enjoy the splendor of this tailwater. July is our peak season on the Beaverhead River. We have some dates available for guide trips this month. Give us a call to book your trip/lodging (406) 835-3474.
Recommended Flies:
- #18 Mayhem PMD
- #16 Split Case PMD
- #16 Tilt Wing PMD
- #16 CDC Caddis
- #18 Comparadun
- #16 McGrubber
- #16 Thread Frenchie