Montana Fish Report
The hopper bite is excellent right now
by Mike Lawson
8-22-2025
208-558-7525
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The hopper bite is excellent right now—golden and pink water walkers are top producers. Keep an eye on riffles for PMD activity late morning into early afternoon. Nymphing a two-fly rig with a small rubberleg and a #18 tungsten pheasant tail continues to be a reliable way to find fish. Streamers are producing in the low light hours, so have a few darker patterns ready for early mornings.
More Reports
Henry's Fork Anglers Reports
for Friday, August 22nd
Henrys Lake: Flows from Island Park Reservoir are now holding steady around 780 CFS
Henrys Fork- Ashton to St Anthony: Hopper fishing remains strong, especially through the mid and lower stretches
Henry's Fork Anglers Reports
for Friday, July 25th
Henrys Fork- Box Canyon : Flows coming out of Island Park Reservoir have dropped to approximately 1040 CFS
Henrys Fork- Ashton to St Anthony: Flows near Ashton are currently 1770 CFS
Snake River- South Fork: It’s been a busy and fun season on the South Fork!
Madison River : The biggest hatches are behind us but the Madison is still fishing well
Teton River: The Teton is extremely low right now, to the point where the Slide is not an option
Yellowstone Fish Report: The Firehole, Gibbon, Madison and all associated tributaries are closed in the park due to low flows and warm water temperatures
Henrys Lake: Henrys Lake Report