Category — Fishing

The Poker Joe Fishing Access, located between Stevensville and Florence will be closed beginning July 7. The closure is expected to last through July. Montana FW&P will be constructing a new parking area and bathroom facility.
For more information go to the FW&P site: Poker Joe Fishing Access Site to be Closed for Construction

Hunting Wild Asparagus

One of my favorite early spring activities in the Bitterroot Valley is collecting bunches of wild asparagus. There is nothing quite as delicious as fresh wild asparagus lightly grilled over an open fire.

I’m sure you have noticed people picking asparagus along the road. Some of you may have wondered what these people were doing. The next time you come across someone picking alongside the road in early spring, make note of that spot for your picking next spring. [Read more →]

After a winter of fly tying and mending waders, Bitterroot River dry fly fishing is right around the corner. The initial spring season should net 1-2 months of quality fly fishing before the spring run-off shuts it down for a few weeks.

The early spring season starts when the daytime weather begins to warm in middle to late March. The water is cold and clear. This is a beautiful time of year to get out on the river. Competition for your favorite fishing hole is minimal and the fishing can be outstanding.

The early spring hatches include Capnia, Nemoura, March Brown Mayfly and Skwala. Once the Skwala hatch gets going in full swing that is the fly of choice for most fisherman. [Read more →]