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Flathead River Fishing Report | June 16, 2025
Report by Ryan Stultz Ryan Stultz runs Bent Fly Fishing in Montana and files weekly river reports for Catch America. What is working right now The Flathead River is fishing great in mid-June 2025 despite low flows near 8,470 CFS, less than half the seasonal norm. Early morning, run a Chubby Chernobyl up top with a hot dropper like a size 12 golden tungsten bead or Pat's Rubber Legs. Later in the day, switch to dries. Purple Haze and Parachute Adams in size 12 to 14 are drawing solid surface takes. How is the Flathead River fishing right now?The Flathead is fishing great even though flows are low at 8,470 CFS, less than half of what they usually run this time of year. Ryan Stultz reports steady action early on droppers and better dry fly fishing through the back half of the day. What flies are working on the Flathead River?Early, fish a Chubby Chernobyl up top with a hot dropper, a size 12 golden tungsten bead or a Pat's Rubber Legs. As the day goes on, switch to dries. Old faithfuls like a Purple Haze or Parachute Adams in size 12 to 14 are your best bet. When is the best time to fish the Flathead River?Fish early to beat the heat and the crowds, then look for the dry fly bite to improve through the second half of the day. Ryan notes hoot owl restrictions may arrive early this year, so plan to be off the water by early afternoon. What are the other Montana rivers doing?Salmonflies are hatching daily on the Blackfoot with good dry fly eats, especially the canyon from Ovando down at 1,360 CFS. The Clark Fork is fishing great near 7,400 CFS, and the Missouri had a thick PMD hatch with fish rising by 7:30 AM. What is the outlook for the Flathead River?Flows are low and may drop further with warmer weather, so enjoy the current window. Cooler snaps can slow the bite short term but set up strong summer fishing. Water clarity and temperature were not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Ryan Stultz): Flathead River running at 8,470 CFS this morning, which is a good amount of water to float, but we are less than half the cubic feet per second that we usually are. Early mornings, a Chubby up top with the hot dropper, a golden size 12 tongue bead or Pat's Rubber Legs, gets you fish. Second half of the day, the dry fly fishing is a little better. Purple Haze and Parachute Adams, size 12 to 14, would be your best bet. Flathead River June 16, 2025 FAQ What are the Flathead River flows in June 2025?About 8,470 CFS, which Ryan Stultz notes is less than half of the seasonal norm. What dry flies work on the Flathead River?Purple Haze and Parachute Adams in size 12 to 14 for the afternoon dry fly bite. What dropper should you fish on the Flathead River?A size 12 golden tungsten bead or a Pat's Rubber Legs under a Chubby Chernobyl in the early morning. Are salmonflies hatching in Montana?Yes. The Blackfoot River has salmonflies coming off every day with good dry fly action, especially the canyon from Ovando down. Is the Missouri River fishing well?Yes. A thick PMD hatch had fish rising by 7:30 AM, with a size 16 Frenchie producing on the nymph. Are there fishing restrictions on the Flathead?Ryan expects hoot owl restrictions may come early this year, meaning anglers off the water by early afternoon. Exact dates were not specified in this report. Shop the Tackle Shop Fly Fishing Gear Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreMissouri River Fishing Report | June 9, 2025
Report by Ryan Stultz Ryan Stultz is the outfitter and head guide for Bent Fly Fishing in Montana. What is working right now The Missouri River in central Montana is top-notch for dry fly fishing in early June 2025. PMDs are popping from about 10 AM on, bringing big rainbows and browns to the surface all day. Fish a light 4 or 5 weight rod with small dries at rising heads. Stay mobile and hunt for feeding fish. What is biting on the Missouri River right now?Big rainbows and brown trout are feeding on the surface. Ryan Stultz calls the Missouri top-notch right now, proving itself every day. PMDs are popping and there are plenty of rising heads to cast at from about 10 AM through the rest of the day. It is prime dry fly season.What flies are working on the Missouri River?Small dry flies matched to the PMD hatch are the play. Pale morning duns are the main event from mid-morning on. These are fly patterns rather than products we carry, so match the PMD hatch from your own box or a local fly shop.What rod should I use on the Missouri River?A light 4 or 5 weight rod with a small dry fly is ideal for casting at rising rainbows and browns. The delicate presentation matches the PMD hatch and the wary fish sipping on the surface. Stay mobile and target active heads for the best action.When is the PMD hatch on the Missouri River?The pale morning duns start popping around 10 AM and the surface action continues the rest of the day. That mid-morning window is when the dry fly fishing turns on. Watch for rising heads and match the hatch. Exact water temps were not specified in this report.What is the outlook for the Missouri River?The dry fly fishing is proving itself daily and should stay strong through the PMD window. Ryan notes conditions across Montana are unusually good thanks to a decent snowpack and little spring rain. Longer-term outlook was not specified in this report.Watch the full report From the report (Ryan Stultz): I'm currently guiding on the Missouri River in central Montana. This river is top-notch, and it's proving itself every day right now. The PMDs are just popping, the dry fly fishing. There's heads to cast at from about 10 a.m. the rest of the day. Cast your little four or five weight with a nice small dry at big rainbows and browns.Missouri River June 9, 2025 FAQIs the Missouri River fishing well in early June?Yes. Ryan Stultz calls it top-notch, with strong dry fly action for rainbows and browns every day.What is the main hatch on the Missouri River now?Pale morning duns (PMDs) are popping from about 10 AM through the rest of the day.What size rod is best on the Missouri River?A 4 or 5 weight rod with a small dry fly is ideal for the PMD hatch and rising fish.What species are biting on the Missouri River?Big rainbows and brown trout are feeding on the surface.What time does the dry fly bite start on the Missouri?Around 10 AM when the PMDs start popping, and it continues the rest of the day.Does Catch America carry PMD flies for the Missouri?Specific PMD patterns for this river are not specified in this report. Match the hatch from your own box or a local fly shop. Shop the Tackle Shop Trout Gear
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