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

Please enjoy our customer appreciation coupon on our online store. Use code: “THANKYOU” at checkout for 20% off on your order.  

The Big Hole River got muddy last week due to warm spring like weather. The upper river ice started to break up and caused the visibility to diminish. This week we are seeing freezing temperatures and some snow. The river has dropped and is clearing. We should have a good window coming up for fishing before the next significant warm up, which might bump the flows and create poor clarity. You will find the Skwalla fishing productive the next few days and leading into the weekend. Streamer fishing will also be good in the afternoons. our preferable color is olive, yellow or natural.

The beaverhead River is fishing well. Remember you can only fish below Pip Organ Bridge until the 3rd Saturday of May. We are seeing Blue Winged Olive hatches, Midge activity and decent streamer fishing.

The store front is closed due to our Governors order during this pandemic, but you can purchase merchandise and flies online. Call us anytime as well. We are here to help and we can arrange flies being picked up when you come to the Big Hole or we can ship them to your house.  Shuttles are also not being run at this time due to the Governor's order. So when you come to fish you will have to bring a shuttle rig with you.

Check out our Essential Gear Raffles! Purchase your raffle slots for an opportunity win amazing fishing gear and apparel. 10% of the money from every raffle will be donated to the UNICEF Disaster Relief Fund. https://shop.sunriseflyshop.com/raffle-ticket-1997056/

On April 7th Governor Steve Bullock extended the directives he issued to protect Montanans from COVID-19 by slowing the spread of the virus in Montana. The directives now go through April 24th

The extension covers the closure of nonessential businesses, the stay at home order, school closures, on-premises dining and beverage operations, eviction and foreclosure suspensions and the mandatory 14-day self-quarantine for travelers coming into Montana for non-work-related travel.

You can still give us a call and place an order 406-412-3463 or shop our online store www.sunriseflyshop.com  We will ship orders and also arrange a pickup for merchandise if you are heading to the Big Hole. where you will find a great assortment of Patagonia, Simms, Abel, Ross, Scott, Winston, and so much more. If you don't see the exact fly you are looking for online, please give us a call. We have over 500 different fly patterns in stock and we can help you find what you are looking for.

Big Hole Flies                                Beaverhead Flies

#4 Smokin' Mirrors
#10 Black Magic Skwalla
#4 Little Kim Copper
#10 Pat's Stone
#6 Mini Dungeon
#10 Chubby Chernobyl Olive
#12 Mr. Beam Skwalla

#18 Midge Cluster
#18 Zebra Midge
#16 Ninch's Pill Popper
#10 San Juan Worm

#8 J.J. Special
#16 Split Winged BWO
#16 Blue Winged Olive Comparadun

From all of us here at Sunrise Fly Shop, thank you for the continued support

Check out our Essential Gear Raffles! Purchase your raffle slots for an opportunity win amazing fishing gear and apparel. 10% of the money from every raffle will be donated to the UNICEF Disaster Relief Fund. https://shop.sunriseflyshop.com/raffle-ticket-1997056/

On April 7th Governor Steve Bullock extended the directives he issued to protect Montanans from COVID-19 by slowing the spread of the virus in Montana. The directives now go through April 24th

The extension covers the closure of nonessential businesses, the stay at home order, school closures, on-premises dining and beverage operations, eviction and foreclosure suspensions and the mandatory 14-day self-quarantine for travelers coming into Montana for non-work-related travel.

You can still give us a call and place an order 406-412-3463 or shop our online store www.sunriseflyshop.com where you will find a great assortment of Patagonia, Simms, Abel, Ross, Scott, Winston, and so much more. We are also working to get all of our flies up on our online store. If you don't see the exact fly you are looking for online, please give us a call. We have over 500 different fly patterns in stock and we can help you find what you are looking for. Also, we are offering free shipping on all online orders!

Big Hole Fly Selections

#4 Smokin' Mirrors
#4 Sparkle Minnow
#4 Little Kim Copper
#6 Pat's Stone
#6 Flash minnow
#10 Chubby Chernobyl Olive
#12 March Brown

#8 Mr. Beam
#8 Bullet Head Skwalla
#12 Silver Lightning Bug
#8 San Juan Worm
#12 Pheasant Tail
#16 Split Winged BWO
#16 Blue Winged Olive Comparadun

Feel Good Friday

In an attempt to raise spirits and give our customers something to look forward to every week, we are going to be doing a weekly promotion on our website. Throughout the duration of our COVID-19 shutdown we are going to be conducting weekly sales on our online store. Every Friday we will send out a coupon code on Instagram, Facebook, and here on our fishing reports page that will give you massive discounts on certain categories.

This weeks discount code is FEELGOODFRIDAY and it gets you 20% off all reels and flies. This coupon code is valid through Sunday, March 29.

Click here to start shopping now!

From all of us here at Sunrise Fly Shop, thank you for your continued support.

COVID-19 Update

On Thursday March 26 Montana’s Governor Steve Bullock issued a Directive requiring Montanans to stay home and temporarily closes all nonessential businesses and operations to curtail the spread of COVID-19. The order goes into effect at 12:01 a.m. on March 28.

In compliance with this directive from our Governor, Sunrise Fly Shop will be closing its retail store, shuttle business, lodging, and guide service until April 10th. It is vital that we all take the appropriate precautions to stay safe and to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

You can still give us a call and place an order 406-835-3474 or shop our online store shop.sunriseflyshop.com where you will find a great assortment of Patagonia, Simms, Abel, Ross, Scott, Winston, and so much more. We are also working to get all of our flies up on our online store. If you don't see the exact fly you are looking for online, please give us a call. We have over 500 different fly patterns in stock and we can help you find what you are looking for. Also, we are offering free shipping on all online orders!

20% off Flies Use coupon Code: FEELGOODFRIDAY 

#8 Bullet Head Skwalla

#8 Mr. Beam

#14 Chubby Olive

#8 Rogue River Skwalla Black

#4, #6 J. J. Special

#4, #6 Sparkle Minnow

COVID-19 Update

As we all know, COVID-19 is a major health risk and everyone needs to do their part to help stop the spread of the virus.

As important as it is to stay informed about the Coronavirus and take steps to protect yourself, it is also healthy to have an outlet. Fishing, if done while practicing safe social distancing, is a great way to escape from all of the stresses these unprecedented times can cause.

We here at the Sunrise Fly Shop want to help you get all of the gear that you might need for your spring fishing in Southwest Montana, but in order to help stop the spread of the virus, we will need to conduct business just a little differently.

FLY SHOP

In an effort to protect our customer, our employees, and our families, the fly shop will not be open in a traditional retail store capacity. All orders will need to be placed either online or over the phone. The shop will be open starting on March 28^th for Online Store Pick Up and Telephone Orders Only (406) 835-3474. Coming later this week we will have preselected “flies of the week”. These prepackaged flies will be hand selected by our shop staff for the week’s conditions and will be available for online and phone orders. We will be happy to hand select any of our flies in stock for store pickup or mail order. Keep a look out for these fly packages starting in April. Nearly all of our products will be available online, but if you are looking for a specific item that you don’t see online, just give the shop a call and we can put together an order over the phone.

Our online store is open now, so head to https://shop.sunriseflyshop.com and see what new gear you might need for this spring. You can even pre-order for a March 28^th pick-up. Additionally, if you are in Melrose and you need something from the shop and you haven’t placed an order, just knock on the door. If we are able to maintain safe social distancing, we will be happy to help you get any product or advice that you might need.

Temporarily, think of us like a To-Go Fly Shop.

We will be conducting business in this unorthodox manner until we have assurances that person-to-person contact is once again safe.

LICENSES

If you need to get a 2020 Montana fishing license we suggest that you go to the Montana FWP website and purchase a license online https://app.mt.gov/als/index/index.html

For the time being, we will not be able to sell hunting or fishing licenses at the fly shop.

SHUTTLES

Unfortunately, at this time we will not be running shuttles. We are currently exploring ways to run shuttles while keeping both our customers and our employees safe from exposure to the virus but we have yet to come up with a safe solution.

Wi-Fi

If you are in Melrose and want to place an order you are welcome to access our Wi-Fi from the fly shop’s parking lot.

Network: Sunrise Fly Shop

Password: 4064122563

OTHER SERVICES

Butte-Silver Bow County has ordered that all bars and restaurants shall be closed. That means that both the Melrose Bar and the Hitchin’ Post are not open for business. You can still get fuel at the Melrose Bar if you have a credit card.

FISHING REPORT

The Beaverhead River is in good shape. Remember it is closed to fishing from Clark Canyon Dam down to Pipe Organ Bridge until the 3rd Saturday of May. The river is fishing well below Pipe Organ Bridge. On the warmer days we are seeing great midge hatches. Sub surface we are doing well on midge nymphs. For about an hour or two the streamer fishing can be good with a deep slow moving streamer.

Reminder: Coming in April we will have preselected “flies of the week”. These prepackaged flies will be hand selected by our shop staff for the week’s conditions and will be available for online and phone orders. Keep a look out for these fly packages starting in April.

Thank you for understanding the changes that we have had to make to try and help stop the spread of the virus. We are excited about the start of the fishing season and we look forward to helping you with all of your fishing needs. Give us a call anytime (406) 835-3474.

#4 Smokin' Mirrors
#4 Sparkle Minnow
#4 J.J. Special
#6 Flash minnow
#18 Shop Vac

#18 Midge Cluster
#18 Soft Hackle Ray Charles

#18 Zebra Midge

#18 Psycho May Black

January Update - Simms Sale items - Spring Special

It is late January here on the Beaverhead River. The Beaverhead River is one of the few fisheries that you are able to fish year round. Since it is a tailwater fishery and has a spring fed influence it stays rather ice free on the upper reaches. Please remember the upper reaches are closed from Clark Canyon Dam down to Pipe Organ Bridge until the 3rd Saturday of May. Currently, you can fish from Pipe Organ Bridge down stream to Barretts park. As far as snowpack goes we are seeing an average winter so far. Clark Canyon Reservoir is currently 82 % full. The Outflow from Clark Canyon reservoir is 88 cfs and the inflow is 182 cfs. When spring runoff hits we might see a full reservoir this year. This all bodes well for a great season on the Beaverhead River.

It is time to start thinking about Spring fishing. We are running our very popular Spring Special again. Here is the link for information on the Spring Special.

We have many exciting sale products currently on our online Store. You can Find Simms Headwaters Boots - Felt 25% off.  Also we have in stock the Simms Rip Rap Sandal - Felt 30% off. Simms Guide jacket -Loden 20% off. Simms Rogue Fleece Hoody - River Camo 25% off

Click Here to visit our sales page on our online Store   Free Shipping on Orders over $75.00

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