The Big Hole River - 2007 Fly Fishing
River Reports
- Big Hole River as of
6/1/2007 – After a
brief shot of winter weather last week, the Big Hole is on the drop, clarity
is about perfect and the fish are on the bite. Salmonflies are just around
the corner, and fish are really keyed in on the nymphs as of today. Look
for adult stoneflies on the lower river in the next 3 or 4 days. < USGS
CFS Streamflow data >
- Big Hole River as of 5/16/2007 – The
entire river is fishing well with good to excellent dry
fly fishing being the name of the game. Caddis, Caddis,
and more caddis. After all it's just after Mothers Day,
and the book says something about a Mothers Day Caddis
Hatch, don't it? Bigger fish have been coming on streamers
and nymphs, but the action factor on top is as good as
it gets. < USGS
CFS Streamflow data >
- Big Hole River as of 4/9/2007 -
With the warm afternoon temps, the
river is fishing well. There are a few Skwala's kicking
around and we expect to see some March Browns any day.
Try nymphing with smaller stone patterns and big pheasant
tails for starters. Look for the fish in their winter lies,
target the slower water and you should see some bent rods.
Streamers have been producing some great fish on the cloudy
days <USGS
CFS Streamflow data>
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The Four Rivers Fishing Company
Twin Bridges, Montana
1-888-4Rivers
e-mail: montanatime@4riversmontana.com
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Home to several "must fish"
hatches, the Big Hole and its solid population of Browns & Rainbows
is one of our favorites.
Recommended Big Hole Patterns
Season |
Patterns |
Early Spring |
Baetis, March Browns, Streamers |
Late Spring |
Caddis, stones, princes,
sjw's, pt's & dead drifted minnow & crayfish |
Summer |
Mayflies including grey and green drakes, pmd's, baetis, stoneflies and mahogany duns |
Late Summer |
Hoppers, Terrestrials |
Early Fall |
Streamers |
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