Montana Fish Report
The Metolius River continues to be excellent
by OR Department of Fish & Wildlife Staff
7-17-2025
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The Metolius River continues to be excellent for mountain whitefish, redband trout, and bull trout. Nymphing with golden stonefly, mayfly or caddisfly nymphs has been effective for trout and streamers are a good bet for bull trout. Anglers should keep an eye out for afternoon pale morning dun and caddis hatches.
Catch-and-release for trout including bull trout. Fishing is restricted to fly-fishing only upstream of Bridge 99 (Lower Bridge).
The Metolius River from Allingham Bridge upstream to the headwaters reopened for the season May 22, 2025.
Artificial flies and lures permitted below Bridge 99 (Lower Bridge).
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