The Blackfoot River starts its trek to the Pacific Ocean in the Bob Marshall Wilderness and Scapegoat Wilderness areas. From its source near the Continental Divide to its confluence with the Clark Fork River at Bonner, Montana the Blackfoot River remains wild and un-dammed for it’s entire 132 miles, with the recent removal of the 100+ year old Milltown Dam in 2008.

The Blackfoot River running through the Valley, and under a rainbow.	Fall Fog rolling into the Valley

The Blackfoot has beautiful scenery, and classic characteristics; it runs through rolling foothills, deep canyons, old growth timber and grazing meadows. The Blackfoot River has many public FAS [Fishing Access Sites] throughout it’s length.  These sites provide easy access for wade and float fishing; and some even have some campsites.

Upper Blackfoot east of Lincoln	Scotty Brown Bridge FAS
River Junction FAS Canyon
Entering the Box Canyon	Russell Gates / County Line FAS
Box Canyon of the Blackfoot	The flat hay fields

Many fishing opportunities are available to beginner and expert fisherman: from slow deep pools to fast riffles, from boulder strewn pocket water to long slick glides.

And the fish, all wild and native to its waters, including the rainbow, cutthroat, brown and bull, are plentiful. It is truly a beautiful experience. These pictures are a testament to that.

Westslope Cutthroat Trout

Westslope Cutthroat Trout

Classic Blackfoot Rainbow

Big Brown’s Lake Rainbow Trout

Classic Brown Trout