Read about the seasonal patterns in our fisheries. Many avid anglers, however, enjoy bringing their own gear. You can go in from Holland Lake or reach Youngs Creek from Ovando area trailheads. Price: 5-6 Day South Fork Fly Fishing Package (Wade only) $2,800 per person - 6 people $3,200 per person - 5 people Experience some of the lower 48's most remote fisheries. In 2018 I spent a week in the Bob with an horseback outfitter. July 16-22 Shuttle option - Round Trip shuttle option from Kalispell provided by one of the guides or outfitting team $300 per vehicle up to 4 people. Choose from over 20 fabled blue ribbon rivers that we target. Aug 1-7 . BenGarr mentioned that there might be a lot of trees down on the trail from Lodgepole. Choose from Montana's most comprehensive selection of fly fishing trips. Montana Adventure Shuttles and Four Rivers Shuttle and Boat Rental, both based out of Missoula, can . Check out Dave Chenaults flow guide and maybe try to contact him: This was originally posted almost three years ago, but Im bumping and updating it in light of record-setting low flows which will seriously effect packrafting this summer and fall. . The Flathead River is unique among the rivers in Montana in that it is really three rivers in one, with two main sections that are good for fishing. Enjoy unique accommodations right on the water. The South Fork of the Flathead is known in the fly fishing world as the mecca for dry-fly cutthroat trout fishing. The highest peak is 9,356-foot (2,852 m) Holland Peak, situated in the southern quarter of the range in Missoula County. 65 miles from the origin to Hungry Reservoir and almost all of it flows through remote wilderness. Four Rivers Shuttle 406-370-5845. From Bear Creek to the confluence you can access the river from the highway at multiple locations. Many of the cutthroat also run out of the massive Hungry Horse Reservoir to the north producing surprisingly sizable fish mostly in the 12-18" range with a few over 20". There is also a phone number for more updated information. We offer both full and half day options. and the canyons make for some great pictures. Id love to do a trip in over Youngs pass but have had the hardest time finding an outfit that will do a vehicle shuttle. Cheers! Extended season for whitefish and lake trout, and catch-and-release for other game fish, except northern pike, from December 1 through the third Saturday in May with artificial lures and/or maggots only. Upper South Fork Flathead River drainage, in Upper Youngs Creek. Theres a point in a destinations popularity where increased traffic becomes inevitable, and education is particularly valuable right then. in hand or on your back. The waters that we may fish are the South Fork of the Flathead, Gordon Creek, Young's Creek and Danaher Creek. (No logs in the gorge). The first two days of your trip will be spent travelling on horseback to get to the upper reaches of the river. This remote river drains much of the "Bob" and is home to the largest genetically pure native trout population in Montana. Rich Osthoff's book Fly Fishing the Rocky Mountain Backcountry has a great chapter in it about the South Fork of the Flathead. People stranded at the takeout, cars delivered days late, cars damaged, stolen, and abandoned in strange places. Bob Marshall pack trips operated by Flathead NF permit holder Rich McAtee, MT Outfitter #33514. Trail is 2 miles east of trailhead. The rapids towards the end of the float (before Meadow Creek Gorge) definitely have some powerful hydraulics but nothing exceptionally technical. All camping and fishing equipment is provided. The car gives you flexibility to explore and return to your favorite spots. Here are our recommendations for rods, lines, flies, tippet, waders and more. If you just have a day or two to spare, day trips are a great way to experience Montana's legendary fisheries. our trips were bad for mosquitoes and we have only seen one bear (black) in all The fisheries in the Bob Marshall are just as pristine and prolific as they were in the days of the Lewis and Clark expedition and provide an unequaled opportunity to target the native west slope cutthroat trout and the bull trout. My buddy and I made it to Babcock Creek in a day, but it was truely brutal. The South Fork of the Flathead River is a truly remote stream. It forms in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, one of if not the largest wilderness area in the states. It's remote. I have a six day solo trip planned from 7/5 thru 7/10 following your exact path. Gauging Station Access below the dam and float into the main-stem. It is hard to see coming up but if you pay attention to the elevation Huckleberry Patch and the Elk Horn Grill. Montana is home to some of the most productive wild trout rivers on the planet. The next two year report will come out later this year, Rosenthal notes. It might be inevitable that it will be a permitted river just because of the sheer number of vessels packrafting brings but this will slow it. A short section below the Hungry Horse Dam makes up the final stretch before the confluence. The whole South Fork of the Flathead was clear of log jams and wood. Blankenship Bridge Common takeout point at the confluence that forms the main-stem of the Flathead river. We will help you hand pick the perfect lodge, design a great fishing program and help coordinate all logistics from airport transfers to meeting, Explore the world's most amazing fisheries with our destination travel program. You must log in or register to reply here. View Stream Flow Data. 8 days, 43 river miles, 22-29 trail miles. Bass: Open entire year, 5 daily and in possession, no size limit. | Things like camping and building fires below the high water mark, camping out of sight of the trail, selecting earth toned gear, and limiting how many fish they catch and release. Feel the exhilaration of puckering whitewater rushing through a narrow gorge. We are flying into Montana from out of state. . July 16-22 Montana Angler holds a federal permit to guide our guests on these legendary waters, Fish over 20 legendary Montana rivers across multiple valleys or get off the beaten path on our exclusive private access ranch leases. It's breathtaking! Even more on the drive out, if you have your car shuttled to the Meadow Creek TH. Hike from Lodgepole Creek to the upper Youngs took twice as long as it should have due to hundreds (probably thousands) of downed trees on trail. Bob Marshall Wilderness Outfitters | Trent Osburn | 656 East Fork Rd., Sula, MT 59871 World-class fly-fishing; opportunities for spey fishing. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. Our Bob Marshall trips are operated in partnership with long time packer and permit holder Rich McAtee. To access the road section above the reservoir, you still have several hours of dirt road just to get there. There's a pour over on the outside / river left and at 4000 cfs is easy to avoid by staying river right. It is slow moving and eventually you hit signs to stop before the dam area. Cast for native trout along grassy meadows bursting with wildflowers. The logistics of fishing the Flathead river from a boat are not easy. It is located in one of the largest Gratuity not included. The year 2018 was the last report. I know there are companies that will shuttle your vehicle around for you. I would recommend this trip to any fly fisherman who craves a unique experience. The fishing is good. Anglers fish all up and down this road with waders and the fishing is superb. Last stop before the Clark Fork Confluence. Length 4.3 miElevation gain 1,893 ftRoute type Out & back. So you can really get away from it all! If you are hoping to delay this river becoming a permit river, I would suggest: Having your fires below the high water mark. Combined Trout: 5 daily and in possession. There are 3 main reasons for this as I see it: It is very scenic. This site is designed to teach you how to stay safe in a flood event. You can also get to Young's creek via Pyramid Pass, but from a hiking perspective it is supposed to be harder. Picking up other people's trash if you see it. later you go the more youll have to portage. To reach the trailhead, turn onto Holland Lake Road from Highway 83 and follow the signs. These first two days are mostly riding days but you will have the chance to fish near the camps in the evenings and mornings while camp is being setup or taken down. We are up a running by 6AM, everyday of the week. There is a flood warning for the Yaak River near Troy that was flowing at 8.7 feet on Tuesday. Measuring 92 miles (148 km), The Middle Fork Flathead River is located in the western part of the state of Montana in the United States, flowing along the southwestern border of Glacier National Park. Contact me directly if you are looking for a shuttle on the East side as I have some contacts. I also own a packraft rental company, Backcountry Packrafts, so my business benefits greatly from the popularity of this river. The big jams on the South Fork at Gordon Creek were very easy to portage, there were three river wide jams in a quarter mile that took no more than a couple minutes each to walk around. Just found out Four Rivers Shuttle service, out of Missoula runs shuttles around the Bob. Kerr Dam Starts the whitewater section. Hey Infrastructure, Im interested in doing the Youngs Creek/SF Flathead this year as well. Youre pretty much walking into a small 1870s Rates and terms for some of our standard trips. Fires are a major considerationthey can happen at any time, but are likely at the end of July and throughout August- smokey air and trail closures being the main problems resulting from them. It flows out of deep wilderness and feeds the largest lake west of the Mississippi. Get away from it all on our extensive network of private access waters. scrape your boat a lot and possibly tip (which would be a bummer because youd It The South Fork of the Flathead runs for over 100 miles through the Bob Marshall Wilderness, the largest roadless area in the lower 48. Because the South Fork lies within the Bob Marshall Wilderness, special regulations and permits apply. Join F&S+ to read exclusive stories by your favorite writers. of those days out, but prepare for all these things! Note that some motor boats do use the lower river as well. SHUTTLE. I also had 3 renters get fined $80/person in the Bob because they didn't have life jackets in their boats. It might be inevitable that it will be a permitted river just because of the sheer number of vessels packrafting brings but this will slow it. We also offer fair chase Wilderness Elk & Mule Deer hunts at our remote camp.Your comfort, enjoyment, safety and satisfaction are of the utmost importance to us. Canada Border A fair number of folks put-in here and run the entire 60 miles down to Blankenship Bridge at the confluence with the main-stem. These lunkers act like an anadromous species, migrating upstream every July from Hungry Horse Reservoir. Site name This is the official name of the site in the database. As a gateway to the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park, Kalispell, GPI, is owned by the Flathead Airport Authority. Have a great trip. The South Fork of the Flathead River is a different beast. 406-407-1602. I've heard there was some significant blow down on the pass in 2019 and I'm not sure how much of it got cleared on the trail by the end of the season. It is also very remote. We found some garbage on the river, please do your part to keep the river clean so it doesnt become the next Smith. These large predatory trout are eager to hunt well placed over-sized streamers. I have done all my trips in July and only been first few miles of the South Fork of the Flathead often have log jams. A Hungry Horse/South Fork Flathead Bull Trout Catch Card must be in possession when fishing for bull trout. Combined Trout: 3 daily limit and in possession, no fish over 12 inches in rivers and streams, no size limit in lakes. Shuttle Information; Glacier Park International Airport; Traveling the Going-to-the-Sun Road; . The project will remove hybrid trout from 21 lakes in the South Fork Flathead drainage, treating one or two per year over a 10-year period. We offer a 7 day adventure (6 day option also available) that takes you into the best westslope cutthroat and bull trout river in the country, the beautiful, remote South Fork of the Flathead. Sonja's 406-822-4358. Quick South Fork of the Flathead update from a large group that got out Friday July 8th: Young's Gorge was still pretty spicey and not recommended for beginners. Writing, photographing, hunting, fishing and exploring full-time. Flathead River. There was basically one log jam on Young's, right around the Hahn's cabin crossing. after the take-out and climb over the small rocky embankment with your packraft Buses and Shuttles in Missoula Beargrass Adventures 406.218.8886 Missoula, MT Nearby Partner Montana Adventure Shuttle, LLC 406.493.2345 Local Business Mountain Line 406.721.3333 1221 Shakespeare Local Business Other Buses and Shuttles in Missoula Beach Transportation http://www.beachtrans.com 825 Mount Avenue 406.549.6121 Kalispell Airport Shuttles. Your suggestions are greatly welcomed. high water though. There is definitely the possibility of the river becoming permitted in the near future, but if pack rafters continue to act as low impact backpackers, there is a chance that the river will continue to be open to anyone who wants to raft it. of people doing the whole South Fork trip in 4 days, but I would recommend at least 6 The South Fork of the Flathead is known in the fly fishing world as the mecca for dry-fly cutthroat trout fishing. You need to hike out or have your gear packed out from here as well. 12, T.11 N., R.22 W. 12: Resident fishery. - Dave Reese photo Montana Destinations: Schafer Meadows Fly-In Schafer Meadows is a wilderness holdout By DAVID REESE/Montana LivingThe clang of the mule's bell sounds constantly in the pasture at Schafer Ranger Station. The white river was also runnable and was pretty much clear of wood. S F Flathead River nr Columbia Falls MT. Just wanted to give everyone a heads up - sounds like there have been a ton of problems with Wild River Shuttle on the Middle Fork and Main Salmon Rivers in Idaho. It runs out of the Bob Marshall Wilderness, offering options for both wilderness trips and road access trips. In 2018, that number had zoomed up to 1,662. Give Us A Call. isnt a bone crusher, but you might lose your sunglasses and anything else that If you are hoping to delay this river becoming a permit river, I would suggest: 1. NOTE - we recommend guests stay in Spotted Bear for the night before the trip and the night after. You'll need to carry your inspection papers with you. July 21-27 This summary might be more than you want to know, but hopefully it will be informative if you are actually planning on doing the trip. Once you are in the gorge it is tough to scout, so find the trail at the beginning of the gorge and walk ahead. North Fork RoadReconstruction from the end of the resurfacing section for 5.1 miles to the Canadian Border (MP 50.0 to 55.15) to provide an 18-foot wide roadway;Proposed Traffic Control During Construction: Construction caused delays to the public traffic are forecasted at a maximum of 30 minutes per passage through the project. Hope this was helpful, PM me if you have any specific questions or need some advice. Three of us will be hiking into the top on July 15th. Call 1.406.888.5454 to Book. A number of people have published magazine articles on packrafting the South Fork of the Flathead. Spring creeks offer the ultimate challenge in the fly fishing world. -Bryan G. Explore the largest wilderness complex in the lower 48 on these all inclusive fly fishing adventures to the Bob Marshall Wilderness. long day of hiking your first day and then float the rest of the trip (its July 13-19 Call 406-370-5845 and ask for Tommy. Rich and his staff were awesome! I'm sure it has mellowed a bit with flows around 2400. Don't forget forest rangers are the law back there and they (one in particular) follow it to the letter! The South Fork is also one of the few places in Montana where the threatened bull trout may be directly targeted by anglers. There is no restaurant in Hungry Horse that has all three of the magic because you wont feel rushed. PRIVATE VEHICLE SHUTTLES FOR RIVER TRIPS IN AND AROUND THE FRANK CHURCH WILDERNESS. After the Buffalo bridge, the river is wide, slow and full of smallmouth bass and pike. Head out on this 4.3-mile out-and-back trail near Hungry Horse, Montana. Includes rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, and grayling. floating the White River but the water was so low (July 20. USGS. White River trip was prettier but demoralizing because we floated (on the Sun River) and then Ready to float? Plus, Sign up for the Field & Stream newsletter and get the latest intelligence straight to your inbox. Missouri River Trout Shop 406-235-4474. Its only half a mile longer. Flexible dates Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Drivers take extra steps to keep your rigs & trailers safe, Located on the North Fork of the Blackfoot River, Fishing Access, Boat Launch, and Campground, Fishing Access & Boat Launch with Shaded Parking. Site identification number Each site in the USGS data base has a unique 8- to 15-digit identification number. settlement due to the restrictions on technology in wilderness areas. These are all the maps youll need. These first two days are mostly riding days but you will have the chance to fish near the camps in the evenings and mornings while camp is being setup or taken down. 12. Aug 2-8, June 22-28 It took 3 hours to complete, each direction. Flooding is a coast-to-coast threat to some part of the United States and its territories nearly every day of the year. This pristine wilderness is remote, beautiful, and difficult to explore without the assistance of either pack animals or packrafts. So be careful and avoid swimming if possible. This is a great family option if you have rafting skills. From Meadow Creek it is an hour at least, on a dusty road back to Hungry Horse, MT (keep I. Start your trip booking online or call 1.406.644.5363 for further details about a drop float trip in the Bob Marshall Wilderness. Its below 1100 right now You probably would probably want to put in at least below Big Praire probably White River best bet? The wilderness trips are done by packing horses into the wilderness or by flying into the runway at Schafer Meadows and floating out from that point. I have done it three times now and have had numerous customers do it and listened to their feedback on different routes. Rain jacket, bear spray and bug spray! Fishing was simply excellent. June 30-July 6 But, this pristine wilderness is rather . We all made it through without swimming but was more exciting than I had anticipated. The South Fork of the Flathead is known in the fly fishing world as the Mecca for dry-fly cutthroat fishing. Spring creeks offer the ultimate challenge in the fly fishing world. Headhunters Fly Shop 406-235-3447. We put on Youngs at Babcock at 6000 cfs at the gauge and that was perfect for that Creek. We used Four Rivers Shuttle (Tommy): 406 370-5845. Shuttle Services. It is unlawful to possess a live bull trout for any reason. Aug 2-8, June 22-28 overwhelming if youve never packrafted before. If you know what to do before , during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and better protect your property. Once out of the wilderness area, the Middle Fork Flathead parallels US Highway 2 on the southern boundary of Glacier. The last day of the trip you will see a sign Blankenship Bridge The first launch site on the main stem. Lake trout: 100 daily and in possession, only 1 over 36 inches, and all fish 30 to 36 inches must be released. I just got back from the SF Flathead. Lodge packages include all meals and guided fishing so you can sit back, relax and enjoy a great fly fishing vacation, Enjoy great fishing and keep your costs in check with one of our hotel packages. Montana Adventure Shuttles and Four Rivers Shuttle and Boat Rental, both based out of Missoula, can shuttle your vehicle pretty much anywhere around the Bob. Let us help you build the perfect lodging and fishing package. If you don't get out here, you need to have a helmet and be ready for class VI rapids. We are ready to get your vehicle down the river. The South Fork is formed from the junction of Danaher Creek and Young's Creek and runs for 45 miles due north, fed by dozens of small tributaries, where it exits the wilderness near Spotted Bear Ranger Station. Contact us and get your Wilderness Pack Trip Vacation or Wilderness Fair Chase Hunt reserved today! The car would literally be sitting there not used for 8 days. Combined Trout: 3 daily and in possessionession, none over 12 inches in rivers and streams, no size limit in lakes. Nights at the Wilderness Lodge are $75/person/night (so add $150 person to stay both on arrival and departure). But taking at the Apex of the first rapid should set up for success.". Purchase online. Bull trout: catch-and-release from the third saturday in May through July 31. The robust smells of campfire coffee and fresh mountain air will wake you as you stir from your cot and step out of the tent into a crisp, Montana wilderness morning. The North Fork of the Flathead is Class I-II but it has some serious danger for inexperienced floaters. Fishing changes by the week in Montana. The rivers, streams and lakes of Yellowstone National Park hold a special place in the hearts of many anglers. The wilderness mountain settings, clear waters, campfires, wilderness lakes and streams, and superb fishing will wash away worldly cares. Not cutting other boats off or paddling through fishing holes that people are fishing, Fishing more for bull trout, because you wont catch as many cut-throats and the ones you catch will be bigger, Pulling your fish in quickly and taking the hook out in the water. Fishing continues to be very good despite high flows. Read about the seasonal patterns in our fisheries. 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