The Skwala Hatch is still in a position to happen around the middle of the month.
We have plenty of snowpack so we will be able to have good water all season again this year.
Neumora Hatch is going on and the fish have pretty active on patterns that immitate this stonefly and other tiny patterns such as midges.
The weather is changing and we have some good moderate days mixed with a little snow but warming in the afternoons.
If you are interested in booking a guide during the Skwala Hatch let us know soon so we can make sure we get you covered during the times you will be in the Bitterroot.
Spring Fishing on the Bitterroot and Western Montana
If you have been wondering about the fishing this summer on the Bitterroot River it appears that the water levels will be superb and the fishing as good or better than previous years. The local fish biologist has published the latest figures on fish counts and types of fish in the Bitterroot and the results have been as predicted or better than before. Fish populations remain about the same except for the Brown Trout which have risen in most areas of the river. We anticipate larger and more browns caught this year.
The weather continues to be snowy and rainy during the first week in March. Snow packs are well over 100% so we should have a good runoff again this year. The temperatures are turning warmer and we have had some snow melt but not enough to bring the river up in volume. We anticipate a later start for the Skwalas which will happen toward the middle of March rather than the 1st or 2nd week.
The main hatch in March and April will be the Skwala stone fly and the March Brown mayfly. Look for some warm weather to bring on the hatch.
