The Blackfoot River is currently doing its best impression of a chocolate milkshake. Thanks to soaring flows and dropping temperatures, the eagerly awaited salmonfly party has been officially RSVP’d for a later date. In fact, things got so messy that Kingfisher Fly Fishing suggested a massive detour in their latest June 3, 2026 fishing report:
“It’s a great time to drive all the way up the Blackfoot, far past Ovando, turn right into Wolf Creek and fish the Missouri!”
But hey, if you aren’t down for a road trip, there is a silver lining. The river is finally starting to calm its farm, with water levels trending downward. It’s still a powerful beast, though, so leave the hero-wading at home and hug the banks. The trout are essentially doing the same—hiding out in the slow lanes, back eddies, and foam lines where they don’t have to treadmill against a raging current.
If you’re hitting the water, think big, heavy, and ugly. Nymphing with rubber legs and worms is your ticket to success, though a dry-dropper setup is slowly entering the chat as the weather improves. Just remember to fish the margins carefully before you barge into the water.
As the report advises, “Stay safe, keep an eye on the gauge, and focus on soft water until the river settles more.”