Montana Fish Report

It’s autumn, and that means it’s time for the lower river to shine. Larger browns near Ashton reservoir will certainly be taking streamers on cloudy days. I find that a white streamer, like an articulated goldie, usually can lure some fantastic browns out and make for some exciting visual streamer eats. Also, the backwater sections will often have large rising trout. If you float, keep some BWOs on hand, ready to go. No-hackles and emergers are must-haves if you find yourself in the middle of a good mayfly hatch. There is good wade access near Ora Bridge and Stone Bridge. If fishing gets slow, old reliable patterns include Pat’s rubber legs around size 8 with a mic-drop or a tan zebra midge.