Poindexter SloughFishing report · spring creek in Montana
Poindexter Slough is a classic spring creek that offers exceptional fly fishing in a serene setting. Its clear, slow-moving waters hold abundant and often very large brown and rainbow trout, demanding accurate casts and delicate presentations. It's a fantastic spot for challenging sight fishing.
River flow last 30 days
October Caddis hatches are becoming a significant factor
- 01October Caddis hatches are becoming a significant factor, offering good dry fly opportunities.
- 02Blue-Winged Olives are actively emerging, requiring precise presentations for selective trout.
- 03Subsurface nymphing with midge and general mayfly imitations remains consistently productive.
- 04Streamer fishing is effective for targeting larger, predatory Brown Trout.
- 05Terrestrial patterns like hoppers and ants can still entice strikes on sunny, warmer fall afternoons.
Past reports week by week
6 weeksWhat to tie on
Picked from reports, hatches and the season. Tap a fly for the recipe and where else it works.
October Caddis (Dry)
October Caddis are a significant fall hatch, with regional reports indicating they are becoming a factor. This pattern effectively imitates the adult stage.
Buy at AmazonBlue-Winged Olive Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are actively emerging in the fall, as indicated by regional reports. This low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective trout feeding on emergers and adults in the spring-creek-like conditions of Poindexter Slough.
Buy at AmazonChernobyl Ant
Terrestrial fishing remains strong in early fall across the region. The Chernobyl Ant is a versatile attractor, mimicking larger terrestrials that can still be found along the banks of Poindexter Slough.
Buy at AmazonHopper
Similar to the Chernobyl Ant, hopper patterns are still effective in early fall, particularly on warmer days along grassy banks. Regional reports confirm strong terrestrial activity.
Zebra Midge
Midges are a primary and consistent food source in tailwaters and spring creeks year-round. This weighted nymph gets into the strike zone and is effective for picky fish in Poindexter Slough.
Buy at AmazonFlashback Hare's Ear Nymph
This is an excellent general searching nymph, mimicking various aquatic insects and scuds that are active subsurface year-round. Essential for a productive spring creek like Poindexter Slough.
Woolly Bugger
A versatile streamer pattern that imitates leeches and baitfish, both consistent food sources for the aggressive Brown Trout and Rainbow Trout known to inhabit Poindexter Slough in the fall.
Buy at AmazonWhere to fish and who to ask
Lower Section Access
Access to the slower, clearer lower stretches of the slough.
Public Access Dillon
Multiple public access points around Dillon for wade fishing.
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Quick answers
Common questions about Poindexter Slough.
What flies work best on Poindexter Slough?
Our top scored fly patterns for Poindexter Slough right now are October Caddis (Dry) (90% confidence), Blue-Winged Olive Comparadun (90% confidence), Beetle (90% confidence). These picks are scored from recent fishing reports, hatch data, and seasonal patterns.
What fish species are in Poindexter Slough?
Poindexter Slough holds Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout. See the species links on this page for fly recommendations and seasonal behavior for each.
Is Poindexter Slough fishing well right now?
We publish a fresh bite report for Poindexter Slough each week based on recent on-the-water intel. The current report — with conditions, hatches, and what's producing — is on this page.