Bitterroot River - MT

5-Day Outlook as of 4/11/25

The upcoming week along the Bitterroot River will start off cool and cloudy, with some light rain expected on Saturday. Conditions will gradually improve with clearing skies and warming temperatures from Sunday through Tuesday, peaking around 71°F. The latter part of the week looks sunny and mild, though nights will remain chilly, occasionally dipping below freezing. If you are floating please use extreme caution. This river changes rapidly and is known for producing fatal log jams. Give us a call for an updated obstruction report. If you see any issues be sure to call us or send pics so we can share the same. Thanks. *There are currently MANY obstructions on the Bitterroot. Hannon-Wally: Several tight spots, but clear. Wally-Anglers: flows over Sleeping Child dam are always dicey! Don’t consider running after a scout unless you are highly skilled. The channel around the left side is too low to consider. Vets-Woodside: More wood down between New Bridge and Blodgett Park. The river right channel will require careful scouting and likely boat dragging. Woodside-Tucker: Tree down in the right channel at the split 1/4mi above the diversion channel. You can sneak through, but not recommended for less experienced rowers. Very high consequence! Tucker-Bell: Multiple trees down below Victor that require walking the boat or portaging. Bell-Stevi: Mostly clear. Follow the water. Stevi-Florence: Clear. Follow the water at any splits. As the river fluctuates it is smart to pull over and check for any potential changes. When In Doubt, Eddy Out! As always, we want anglers to know that they are responsible for their own wellbeing when they are on the water. As an outfitter, we will try our best to bring known dangers to light, but conditions and obstructions are always changing and we can't possibly keep up with every danger that may present itself. When in doubt, eddy out and walk downstream to get a good look at what you're dealing with!