Montana Fishing Report

Best Fishing Stream Name Today
1 Bitterroot River, MT 4
2 Threemile Creek, MT 4
3 Sleeping Child Creek, MT 4
4 Warm Springs Creek: East Fork Bitterroot River, MT 4
5 Nez Perce Fork, MT 4
6 Skalkaho Creek, MT 4
7 Kootenai Creek, MT 4
8 Big Creek: Bitterroot River, MT 4
9 Lolo Creek, MT 4
10 Tin Cup Creek, MT 4
11 Roaring Lion Creek, MT 4
12 Burnt Fork Bitterroot River, MT 4
13 Bull Lake, MT 4
14 South Fork Lolo Creek, MT 4
15 East Fork Bitterroot River, MT 3
16 Cameron Creek, MT 3
17 Rock Creek: Bitterroot River, MT 3
18 Martin Creek, MT 3
19 Thompson Falls Reservoir, MT 3
20 Noxon Reservoir, MT 3
21 McDonald Lake, MT 3
22 Lake Creek, MT 3
23 Beaver Lake, MT 3
24 Blue Joint Creek, MT 3
25 Ashley Creek, MT 3
26 Big Beaver Creek, MT 3
27 Tetrault Lake, MT 3
28 Lake McDonald, MT 3
29 Sophie Lake, MT 3
30 Lake Koocanusa, MT 3
31 Swamp Creek, MT 3
32 Upsata Lake, MT 3
33 Browns Lake, MT 3
34 Rainbow Lake, MT 3
35 Beaver Creek: Noxon Reservoir, MT 3
36 Sylvan Lake, MT 3
37 Rock Creek, MT 3
38 Brewster Creek, MT 3
39 Spring Creek: Rock Creek, MT 3
40 Howard Lake, MT 3
41 Whitefish Lake, MT 3
42 Ranch Creek, MT 3
43 Loon Lake, MT 3
44 Lion Lake, MT 3
45 East Fork Bull River, MT 3
46 Middle Fork Flathead River, MT 3
47 Swan River, MT 2
48 Daly Creek, MT 2
49 Hughes Creek, MT 2
50 Boulder Creek, MT 2
51 Upper Stillwater Lake, MT 2
52 Loon Lake: Lake, MT 2
53 Blanchard Lake, MT 2
54 Libby Creek, MT 2
55 Fortine Creek, MT 2
56 Hungry Horse Reservoir, MT 2
57 Painted Rocks Lake, MT 2
58 Flathead Lake, MT 2
59 Saint Marys Lake, MT 2
60 Flathead River: Upper, MT 2
61 Echo Lake: Flathead, MT 2
62 Kilbrennan Lake, MT 2
63 Skyles Lake, MT 2
64 Kootenai River, MT 2
65 Pipe Creek, MT 2
66 Callahan Creek, MT 2
67 Swan Lake, MT 2
68 Coopers Lake, MT 2
69 Glacier Creek, MT 2
70 Young Creek, MT 2
71 Glen Lake, MT 2
72 Fishtrap Creek, MT 2
73 Stillwater River: Flathead RIver, MT 2
74 McDonald Creek, MT 2
75 Salmon Lake, MT 2
76 Ashley Lake, MT 2
77 Willow Creek Reservoir, MT 2
78 Handkerchief Lake, MT 2
79 Smith Lake, MT 2
80 Upper Whitefish Lake, MT 2
81 Little Bitterroot Lake, MT 2
82 West Fork Thompson River, MT 2
83 West Fork Trout Creek, MT 2
84 Vermilion River, MT 2
85 Little Thompson River, MT 2
86 Echo Lake, MT 2
87 Good Creek, MT 2
88 Logan Creek, MT 2
89 Bull River, MT 2
90 Fish Creek, MT 2
91 Harrison Creek, MT 2
92 Spar Lake, MT 2
93 Warm Springs Creek: Clark Fork River, MT 2
94 Flint Creek, MT 2
95 Seeley Lake, MT 1
96 Lake Inez, MT 1
97 Tobacco River, MT 1
98 Dickey Lake, MT 1
99 Jefferson River, MT 1
100 Willow Creek: Jefferson River, MT 1
101 Placid Lake, MT 1
102 Lindbergh Lake, MT 1
103 Cedar Creek, MT 1
104 Alder Creek, MT 1
105 Rainy Lake, MT 1
106 Jocko River, MT 1
107 Big Hole River, MT 1
108 Beaverhead River, MT 1
109 Cherry Creek, MT 1
110 Willow Creek: Big Hole River, MT 1
111 East Fork Reservoir, MT 1
112 West Fork Rock Creek, MT 1
113 East Fork Rock Creek, MT 1
114 Georgetown Lake, MT 1
115 North Fork Big Hole River, MT 1
116 Whitefish River, MT 1
117 Sylvia Lake, MT 1
118 Grasshopper Creek, MT 1
119 Steel Creek, MT 1
120 Poindexter Slough, MT 1
121 Francis Creek, MT 1
122 Kintla Lake, MT 1
123 Black Bear Creek, MT 1
124 North Fork Flathead River, MT 1
125 Big Salmon Creek, MT 1
126 Logging Creek, MT 1
127 Akokala Creek, MT 1
128 Little Rock Creek, MT 1
129 Blodgett Creek, MT 1
130 Diversion Lake, MT 1
131 Eyraud Lakes, MT 1
132 Wise River, MT 1
133 Big Creek: Kootenai River, MT 1
134 Danaher Creek, MT 1
135 Bass Creek, MT 1
136 Graves Creek, MT 1
137 Flathead River: Lower, MT 1
138 Emery Creek, MT 1
139 Lost Creek, MT 1
140 Spring Creek: Jocko River, MT 1
141 Teton River, MT 1
142 Clark Fork River, MT 1
143 Burdette Creek, MT 1
144 Post Creek, MT 1
145 Cache Creek, MT 1
146 Rattlesnake Creek, MT 1
147 Little Salmon Creek, MT 1
148 Spotted Bear River, MT 1
149 Trout Creek, MT 1
150 Valley Creek, MT 1
151 Camas Creek, MT 1
152 Bear Creek, MT 1
153 Seventeenmile Creek, MT 1
154 Saint Regis River, MT 1
155 Yaak River, MT 1
156 Cottonwood Creek: Blackfoot RIver, MT 1
157 East Fork Yaak River, MT 1
158 West Fork Yaak River, MT 1
159 Ennis Lake, MT 0
160 Arapooish Pond, MT 0
161 Dailey Lake, MT 0
162 Ruby River Reservoir, MT 0
163 Carters Pond, MT 0
164 Broadview Pond, MT 0
165 Helena Valley Reservoir, MT 0
166 Hauser Lake, MT 0
167 Newlan Creek Reservoir, MT 0
168 Stansfield Lake, MT 0
169 Deadmans Basin Reservoir, MT 0
170 Hebgen Lake, MT 0
171 Rosebud Creek, MT 0
172 Red Lodge Creek, MT 0
173 Tongue River, MT 0
174 Holter Lake, MT 0
175 Canyon Ferry Lake, MT 0
176 Lake Helena, MT 0
177 Lake Sutherlin, MT 0
178 Yellowstone River, MT 0
179 Reservoir Lake, MT 0
180 Madison River, MT 0
181 Bighorn River, MT 0
182 Armstrong Spring Creek, MT 0
183 Five Mile Creek, MT 0
184 Elk Lake, MT 0
185 Upper Red Rock Lake, MT 0
186 Missouri River, MT 0
187 Bair Reservoir, MT 0
188 Norwegian Creek, MT 0
189 Gallatin River, MT 0
190 East Gallatin River, MT 0
191 Mission Creek, MT 0
192 Sweet Grass Creek, MT 0
193 Ben Hart Creek, MT 0
194 Judith River, MT 0
195 Stillwater River: Yellowstone River, MT 0
196 Tenmile Creek, MT 0
197 Boulder River: Jefferson River, MT 0
198 Baker Creek, MT 0
199 Big Spring Creek, MT 0
200 Shields River, MT 0
201 Sheep Creek, MT 0
202 Little Prickly Pear Creek, MT 0
203 Ruby River, MT 0
204 Boulder River, MT 0
205 Ross Fork Creek, MT 0
206 South Fork Spanish Creek, MT 0
207 Bluewater Creek, MT 0
208 American Fork, MT 0
209 Blue Sky Creek, MT 0
210 Prickly Pear Creek, MT 0
211 Little Whitetail Creek, MT 0
212 Porcupine Creek, MT 0
213 Cottonwood Creek: Shields River, MT 0
214 South Fork Madison River, MT 0
215 Hound Creek, MT 0
216 Squaw Creek, MT 0
217 Elk Creek, MT 0
218 Nelson Spring Creek, MT 0
219 Hyalite Creek, MT 0
220 East Rosebud Creek, MT 0
221 Warm Spring Creek: Judith River, MT 0
222 East Fork Fiddler Creek, MT 0
223 Big Sheep Creek, MT 0
224 Crystal Lake, MT 0
225 Grayling Creek, MT 0
226 International Creek, MT 0
227 Moose Creek, MT 0
228 South Sandstone Reservoir, MT 0
229 West Fork Poplar River, MT 0
230 Eureka Reservoir, MT 0
231 Nilan Reservoir, MT 0
232 Deep Creek, MT 0
233 Martinsdale Reservoir, MT 0
234 Brownes Lake, MT 0
235 Big Birch Creek, MT 0
236 Big Pipestone Creek, MT 0
237 Jackson Creek, MT 0
238 Smith River, MT 0
239 Mill Creek, MT 0
240 South Boulder River, MT 0
241 North Fork Smith River, MT 0
242 Warm Springs Creek: Big Hole River, MT 0
243 West Boulder River, MT 0
244 Middle Fork Rock Creek, MT 0
245 Big Elk Creek, MT 0
246 Sixteenmile Creek, MT 0
247 West Rosebud Creek, MT 0
248 Gardner River, MT 0
249 Tenderfoot Creek, MT 0
250 Crow Creek, MT 0
251 West Fork Gallatin River, MT 0
252 Red Rock Creek, MT 0
253 Rock Creek: Smith River, MT 0
254 Bloody Dick Creek, MT 0
255 Bison Creek, MT 0
256 Canyon Creek: Big Hole River, MT 0
257 Little Boulder River, MT 0
258 Gordon Creek, MT 0
259 Red Rock River, MT 0
260 Taylor Creek, MT 0
261 North Fork Musselshell River, MT 0
262 Fort Peck Trout Pond, MT 0
263 Gartside Reservoir, MT 0
264 Whitetail Reservoir, MT 0
265 Fort Peck Lake, MT 0
266 Kintla Creek, MT 0
267 Fossil Creek, MT 0
268 Kersey Lake, MT 0
269 Bean Lake, MT 0
270 Pishkun Reservoir, MT 0
271 Dearborn River, MT 0
272 Sun River, MT 0
273 South Fork Dearborn River, MT 0
274 Middle Fork Dearborn River, MT 0
275 Highwood Creek, MT 0
276 Cut Bank Creek, MT 0
277 Flat Creek, MT 0
278 Two Medicine River, MT 0
279 South Fork Sun River, MT 0
280 Bearpaw Lake, MT 0
281 Middle Fork Milk River, MT 0
282 Bunker Creek, MT 0
283 South Fork Musselshell River, MT 0
284 North Fork Sun River, MT 0
285 Bailey Reservoir, MT 0
286 Quintonkon Creek, MT 0
287 Beaver Creek: Missouri RIver, MT 0
288 Grave Creek, MT 0
289 Big Otter Creek, MT 0
290 South Fork Birch Creek, MT 0
291 South Fork Milk River, MT 0
292 Big Sandy Creek, MT 0
293 Belt Creek, MT 0
294 Little Blackfoot River, MT 0
295 Cottonwood Creek: Mussellshell River, MT 0
296 Bartlett Creek, MT 0
297 Canyon Creek: Little Prickly Pear River, MT 0
298 Whale Creek, MT 0
299 Youngs Creek, MT 0
300 West Fork South Fork Sun River, MT 0
301 White River, MT 0
302 West Fork Stillwater River, MT 0
303 Saint Mary River, MT 0
304 Belly River, MT 0
305 Kennedy Creek, MT 0
306 East Fork Lee Creek, MT 0
307 Badger Creek, MT 0
308 Cottonwood Creek: Clark Fork River, MT 0
309 Dutchman Creek, MT 0
310 Gold Creek, MT 0
311 Leigh Creek, MT 0
312 Clear Creek, MT 0
313 Beaver Creek: Milk River, MT 0
314 Thompson River, MT 0
315 Gorge Creek, MT 0
316 Racetrack Creek, MT 0
317 Little Therriault Lake, MT 0
318 Blackfoot River, MT 0
319 West Fork Bitterroot River, MT 0
320 Prospect Creek, MT 0
321 Meadow Creek, MT 0
322 Landers Fork, MT 0
323 Flood Creek, MT 0
324 Monture Creek, MT 0
325 Morrell Creek, MT 0
326 Fisher River, MT 0
327 Yakinikak Creek, MT 0
328 Arrastra Creek, MT 0
329 Alice Creek, MT 0
330 Bergsicker Creek, MT 0
331 Clearwater River, MT 0
332 East Fisher Creek, MT 0
333 Pleasant Valley Fisher River, MT 0
334 Wigwam River, MT 0
335 Quartz Creek, MT 0
336 East Fork North Fork Blackfoot River, MT 0
337 Bowl Creek, MT 0
338 Tunnel Creek, MT 0
339 Dry Fork North Fork Blackfoot River, MT 0
340 Warren Creek, MT 0
341 West Fork Clearwater River, MT 0
342 North Fork Blackfoot River, MT 0
343 Nevada Creek, MT 0
344 Keep Cool Creek, MT 0
345 Copper Creek, MT 0



What is Whacking Fatties? Fly fishing reports and forecasts for ~10,000 streams and lakes and rivers across North America and the United Kingdom.

What is the goal?

To better understand fly-fishing patterns, conditions to predict ferocity of fishable events and locations.

How do we do it?

Fly Fishing Reports and Forecasts. Throughout every day, we create 7 day fishing forecasts for ~10,000 streams and lakes.

What is the Fatty Factor?

A 5 star rating calculated per hour over every day per stream. We create a detailed forecast for each stream whereby every hour gets a 5 star Fatty Factor rating.

How is the Fatty Factor calculated?

The Fatty Factor is calculated using a fly-fishing success estimation model containing proprietary big data analytics. We consume data from near and real-time sources, satellites, and sensors; compile/compare, against historic datasets, to create the Fatty Factor. Location, season, and analytics improve the rating over time.

How is the Fatty Factor rated?

5 starts is the best while 0 starts is “Not Fatty”.

How to use Whacking Fatties Fishing Reports and Forecasts?

Consult the detailed stream information section of the fly-fishing reports and forecasts for the latest weather temperatures, wind speeds, cloud cover, gauge flows, and insect hatch patterns.

What do trout eat?

Check out the hatch recommendations for each stream in the detailed stream area. Investigate the hatch recommendations if you are interested in what do trout eat.

What kind of fish can I catch?

You tell us? Rainbow trout, brook trout, lake trout, bass, carp, etc. Currently, fresh water species. Salt water fly fishing? Fly fishing for carp is awesome. Tell us what you are after? Steelhead, grayling, tarpon, bass, bonefish, taimen, permit, salmon fishing?

How do I use the fishing maps?

We have a vast amount of geographic data for each stream. Click on the points to get more information. Green points represent fishing access such as put-ins and take-outs. Purple points represent bridges or stream crossings whereby often Google StreetView is available. Red points represent USGS Stream Gauges. Where available, we have graphs for Predictive Hydrograph 7 days, Water Temperature, Observed Height (ft.) 7 days, Observed Discharge (cfs) 7 days, and Duration Hydrograph. The Duration Hydrograph is a graphical presentation of recent daily streamflow, plotted over the long-term statistics of streamflow for each day of the year.

Can I determine land ownership from the stream map?

Yes. Landownership data is included in the map. In the map legend, the type of ownership is shown while you hover or tap on the map. You will see public or private land. For public, it will tell you the agency such as Forest Service or State Park.

Does Whacking Fatties have private landowner information such as parcel boundaries?

Currently, we have landowner information for Montana only. If you drill down into the map, you will see parcel boundaries. Simply click on the parcel to see who owns the land and other related information.

How do I determine distance from one access to another?

In the map, the measure tool can be used to trace along a stream to measure between fishing access points.

Can I determine stream elevation?

In the fishing map, you can turn on the elevation profile for a stream. You are able to visually see how much elevation is dropped along a stream.

What other mapping data is available and useful to anglers?

We provide three different background maps: dark, light, and satellite. The light is useful for planning routes to fishing access points. The satellite is very useful for all sorts of detailed planning.

What gauges are included in the Stream Flow graph?

For each stream, we have included all gauges for the stream overlaid into one graph. This is great for analyzing flow data of the stream as a whole to help predict best fishing areas.

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Check out the Fatty Store for great deals on the best fly fishing gear available in the market. We make available only the highest quality fly fishing gear at deep discounted prices such as fly fishing rods, fly boxes, waders or wading boots, fly fishing reels, flies, and tackle. From time to time, we have promotions on fly fishing vacations, film tours, and fly fishing videos. Look for deals on fly fishing schools.

What about fly fishing forums?

We have a great fly fishing forum where anglers can post their own reports and pictures. At each detailed stream page, you can upload fish pictures and your own fishing reports. We encourage you to rate the stream. We are working on the capability to upload your own fishing videos.

Where do I find a professional recommended fishing guide, lodge, or fishing charter?

Whacking Fatties Pro Contributors are professionally vetted and approved. Pro Contributors provide the highest quality guided fishing experiences. Look for recommended fishing charters, lodges, fly fishing and tackle shops posted on detailed stream report pages. Fishing near me? Investigate Pro Contributors listed on specific detailed streams near you.

What is Fatty Information?

What is the best fly line? How to tie a fly? Fly lines explained? Fly fishing beginner? Fatty Information is a new section whereby we present practical fly fisherman knowledge such as fly fishing knots, fly patterns, tapered leader formulas, tippet rings, strike indicators, drift boats, nymph fishing, euro nymphing, knots for fly fishing, best fishing sunglasses, etc. Information on our favorite flies such as mop files, clouser, nymph fly, wet flies, muddler minnow, isonychia fly, mole fly, cdc and elk fly, trico fly, caddis fly, and flies for largemouth bass. As well as recommendations for best small stream fly rods. The tug is the drug!

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Never miss a great day of fishing! Fatty Alerts are automated email notifications whereby you are sent an email ONLY when your favorite streams have a great forecast. First, you sign up for a Whacking Fatties account; then, choose your favorite streams to get alerts. Fatty Alerts include our long range forecast. Never miss great fishing weather or fishing forecast with Fatty Alerts. They are free!

What are we working on next?

We will be expanding to fresh water lakes for bass, carp, and other great fishing. We will be able to assist with planning the best dates and times for your next fly fishing for stripers adventure. Forecasting for salt-water locations are on the radar. Please contact us with your feedback. Tight lines!

With the goal of better understanding fly-fishing patterns and predicting location and ferocity of fishable events, Whacking Fatties presents the Fatty Factor: a fly-fishing success estimation model using proprietary big data analytics.

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Check out more:

The Fatty List: Top Daily Fly Fishing Reports broken down by nationwide, northeast, south, midwest, and northwest fly fishing regions

The Fatty Map: Today's Top Fishing Streams on a Map

Top Professional Contributors

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