Here are a couple of other facts. The lower Clark Fork is now running
from 59 to 65d. Also, the nearby cuthroat steams in northern Idaho are
getting hit very hard as fishers are heading there instead of spending
the day drifting in MT. True, it is still hot over there but the
ten-day forecast calls for daytime temps in the upper 70s. And it has
been running in the high 40s many nights. So, as with many other
issues, there are many factors to consider.
Art

Fred Lebow wrote:

Its still hot and dry in Western MT
Putting fishing pressure on is NOT beneficial for fishermen or the fish.

Fred


"Art Reitsch" wrote in message
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The Power That Be in Montana have just announced that river closures from
noon to midnight will be lifted on two rivers in western Montana starting
August 25 ( maybe all bans are lifted, not sure). The Clark Fork will be
open as will the lower reaches of the Bitteroot. The Missouri and Rock
Creek have not had bans. The guide/shop owner in St. Regis who I know is
very happy.
Heading over!
Art