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Big Hole River Fishing Guides and Conditions, Montana

Famous freestone with the last river-dwelling arctic grayling in the lower 48, floated from Wise River through Melrose for browns and rainbows, with the June salmonfly hatch and late-season low flows.

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Guides on the Big Hole River

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About the Big Hole River

Famous freestone with the last river-dwelling arctic grayling in the lower 48, floated from Wise River through Melrose for browns and rainbows, with the June salmonfly hatch and late-season low flows.

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Questions

What is the current flow on the Big Hole River?

As of Sep 3, 2:15 am, the USGS gauge Big Hole River near Melrose MT reads 193 cfs, the 23rd percentile for this date, with water temperature 59.2 F. Conditions update every 15 minutes.

What species can you catch on the Big Hole River?

Anglers target Arctic Grayling, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Mountain Whitefish, Rainbow Trout on the Big Hole River in Montana.