Summer on the Beaverhead is usually pretty good, and this year is no exception. Flows are holding steady at just over 700 cfs, meaning the fish are spread all over the river, not just holed up in the deeper runs and holes. It is going to get pretty damn hot over here this week, so be ready for the heat.
PMDs and caddis remain the strongest hatches, but look for Yellow Sallies, some spruce moths, and scattered midges as well. Fish dry flies all day if you want to. Terrestrials are also drawing strikes.
Nymphing is always a sound strategy on the Beaverhead. Small pheasant tails, princes, hare’s ears, and san juan worms are very effective. Fish them pretty deep during the middle of the day when nothing is working on top.
Tags: River - Beaverhead
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