Updated October 15, 2026
    Access point

    Glen Accesson Big Hole River

    The heart of the salmonfly action in June, located in a scenic canyon.
    Big Hole River reportDirections45.7294°N, 112.7847°W

    River flow last 30 days

    0255075100Sep 16Sep 22Sep 2734 cfs
    Flow now
    85cfs
    Above the typical range (24–57 cfs)
    Last 7 days
    Rising
    34 to 63 cfs
    Bite report · week of Oct 4

    Terrestrial fishing remains solid with hoppers

    1. 01Terrestrial fishing remains solid with hoppers, ants, and beetles still active.
    2. 02Larger October Caddis are becoming a significant factor, prompting aggressive strikes.
    3. 03Fall hatches of Blue-Winged Olives (BWOs) and Mahogany Duns are beginning to appear.
    4. 04Aggressive trout are taking larger terrestrial and early fall attractor patterns.
    5. 05Nymphing with weighted patterns and swinging streamers remain effective for subsurface feeders.

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