Montana Fishing Report: Kootenai River

It’s starting to feel a bit like fall around here what with cool mornings and chilly evenings.  But days are still lovely and fish are still eating dries.  Hoppers and droppers still dominate the scene.  But mornings are often better spent fishing size 16 caddis, pmd spinners, small wulffs or parachute adams especially in the long, slick runs.  As the day warms terrestrials will move nicer fish and don’t forget that long leaders, at least ten feet, are necessary as water is gin clear.  Nymphing is still in play through faster runs and boulder gardens and will produce some nicer fish.  The Kootenai is great shape and conditions will not change any time soon.  Get out there and have at it!