Blackfoot River Fishing Report – July 27, 2025
The Blackfoot River is fishing exceptionally well right now, with clear flows, cool water, and plenty of surface activity. This iconic freestone river is in its summer prime, offering a mix of hopper fishing, attractor dries, and evening caddis hatches. While the afternoons can get warm, early mornings and late evenings continue to produce quality fish on top, and mid-day hopper eats have been nothing short of explosive.
Current Conditions
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Flows: Ideal summer levels—easy for floating and wading, with excellent visibility.
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Water Temperature: Starting in the upper 50s to low 60s each morning, warming into the mid-60s by late afternoon.
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Weather: Sunny and warm, with afternoon breezes that help push terrestrials onto the water.
What’s Working
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Dry Flies: Morrish Hopper, Pink Chubby, and Thunder Thighs (sizes 8–12). Attractor patterns like Purple Haze, Royal Wulff, and Parachute Adams (sizes 14–16) are great for riffles and pocket water.
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Caddis: Evening caddis hatches are strong—try Elk Hair Caddis, X-Caddis, or CDC Caddis Emergers (sizes 14–18).
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Droppers: Beadhead Pheasant Tail, Frenchie, and Duracell Jig (sizes 14–18) under a hopper are producing well in deeper runs.
Guide Tips
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Fish shaded banks, foam lines, and boulder pockets for aggressive hopper strikes from late morning to mid-afternoon.
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Early mornings are ideal for targeting rising fish on small PMD and Trico patterns.
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Don’t overlook evening sessions—the caddis action can be fast and furious as the sun drops.
Why Fish the Blackfoot Now?
Late July and early August are some of the best times to experience the Blackfoot. With dependable hopper fishing, technical dry fly opportunities, and stunning scenery, this river is a must-fish right now. Our guides have dialed-in float stretches and wade spots to maximize your day on the water—book a guided trip now while prime dates are still available.
