Beaverhead River
Flowing out of Clark Canyon Resivior, the Beaverhead River begins its roughly 70 mile journey. This river is known as one of the best wild trout tailwater fisheries in the country, bosting many large rainbow and brown trout. Fish counts on the Beaverhead sit between 1500-3000 fish per mile, offering opertunity around every bend.
Sections & Hatches
Upper Beaverhead
Just below the Clark Canyon Dam sit thousands of trout basking in the cold crystal clear water. These fish enjoy the nutrient rich water that brings prolific hatches and ample feeding opertunites. As many tailwaters, the Beaverhead River is known as a nymphing fishery. It is not uncommon to have fish in the 16-20 inch range consistatnly taking flies size 18-22 range below the dam.
Lower Beaverhead
As the river flows north towards Twin Bridges, MT it meranders through farm lands where grasshopper and crickets run rampet. As these terestrial insects gain numbers throughout the summer they become a large diet for fish on the lower Beaverhead. Floating large foam patters to mimic these insects often proves to be sucsesful and makes for an exciting take. Fish in the section commonly range from 12-16 inches, with larger fish often being caught as well.
Hatches
Blue Winged Olive - March and September
Pale Morning Dun - July and Augest
Caddis(Various) - June, July & Augest
Yellow Sally- July and Augest.
Crane Flies - Augest and September