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Fishing Report: Big Hole 4/14/25
We are back in the country, and got out on the Big Hole today. Read on for a quick update on river conditions! It was about 55 degrees,...
Lia Jones
3 days ago
Update for 2025 season
We hope everyone has enjoyed a great winter, and that you are finding some time to wet your lines for some spring fishing in Montana (or...
Lia Jones
Apr 6


Big Hole Closures (updated)
We know we are a little late to the party, but this past weekend we have been busy helping out at the Dillon Jaycee PRCA Rodeo and Labor...
Lia Jones
Sep 4, 2024


Big Hole River Fishing Report: 8/19/24
The rains have finally started to turn the Big Hole around. With cooler night time temps and shorter days we are finally seeing temps...
Craig Jones
Aug 19, 2024


Big Hole River closures
The Big Hole River is closed to fishing from Dickie Bridge to the Jefferson River. The river remains on Hoot-Owl restrictions from the...
Lia Jones
Aug 3, 2024


Big Hole (and more) Fishing Report: July 22, 2024
With the smoke pouring in from the west, and the low/warm water, the fly shop has been seeing little traffic. We will be temporarily...
Craig Jones
Jul 22, 2024


The heat is on
Summer heat has hit early on the Big Hole River, and it does not look like we have any relief in sight for the coming 10 days. Flows are...
Lia Jones
Jul 9, 2024
Weekend Update
We are about a week into the salmonfly hatch, and the river continues to be in great condition. If you are looking to chase the big bugs,...
Lia Jones
Jun 15, 2024


Pteronarcys Californica - they are here!
It the time of year anglers cherish, the annual salmonfly hatch has hit the Big Hole River. Right now we have been seeing bugs flying...
Lia Jones
Jun 11, 2024

Early June on the Big Hole River
The Big Hole River is finally starting to have a jump in flows, and we expect to see June run-off continue for the next week to ten days,...
Lia Jones
Jun 4, 2024


Big Hole Fishing Report: Northern Lights, New Regs, 5/13/24
This spring has been nothing short of a weather roller coaster. Not suprising if you have lived in Montana long enough but still... ...
Craig Jones
May 13, 2024


Big Hole Fishing Report: April 23, 2024
The Big Hole is in great shape for this time of year. With flows over 1000 cfs at Maiden Rock and 2+ feet of visibility, there is plenty...
Craig Jones
Apr 23, 2024

Big Hole Report: April 4
The first week of April, and the 2024 Big Hole season has already been a rollercoaster ride; sunshine and 60's, snow, thunder &...
Lia Jones
Apr 4, 2024

Prepping for Year 10!
Spring 2024 is here, and we will be opening the doors to the fly shop for our tenth season! The shop will open up for the year this...
Lia Jones
Mar 27, 2024


Turning to Fall: Fishing report for 9-5-2023
It is turning into fall in the upper Big Hole. The last few weeks have brought cooler temps, shorter days, and thunderstorms. With...
Craig Jones
Sep 5, 2023


Fishing Report: 8/4/23
We are happy to see some cloudy weather, with a little rain and cooler weather forecast for the next 5 or so days. The fishing on the Big...
Lia Jones
Aug 4, 2023


Dry or Die: Fishing report for July 25, 2023
Late July has always been a tricky month on the Big Hole. It's that time where we are somewhere between the "big stones" and...
Craig Jones
Jul 25, 2023


Fishing report: 7/16/2023
The Big Hole has bee fishing well the last couple of weeks. We have been fishing Dry/Dropper rigs for the most part using #12 golden...
Craig Jones
Jul 16, 2023


Summer Bugs
Summer has officially kicked off, and along with it has been some terrific early summer fishing. We are seeing great hatches of PMD's,...
Lia Jones
Jun 25, 2023
New Emergency Regulations released
On Friday, the MT FWP released new emergency regulations for the Big Hole, Beaverhead and Ruby Rivers. These regulations were voted on by...
Lia Jones
Jun 17, 2023
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