"Larry L" wrote in message
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I've been lucky enough to spend a fairly large amount of time in Idaho and
Montana, over the years, in the times between June1st and Sept 1st.

I've heard, but never experienced, good things about the fishing in April
and Sept.



April can be really great, or really bad, and sometimes on the same day.

Most streams that flow to the Pacific have hatches of Skwala, and Ameletus
in April, and the Bitterroot and Clark's Fork have become somewhat famous
for the spring fishing they offer during these hatches ( with +20" catches
for many).

September offers a totally different fishing expireience and is good on
almost any water you choose.

Also, it is a better bet if your time is limited as the weather is usually
more agreeable.

Personally I'd recomend gambling on April if you are interested in a
catching what are usually the bigger trout caught for the year.

Skwala