Wildlife is found in copious abundance in the "Bob" where grizzly bears, black bear, elk, moose, mountain goats, bighorn sheep, mule deer, mountain lion, lynx, wolf and bald eagles all roam and fly in healthy numbers. 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. Rich and his staff were awesome! Cheers! The South Fork of the Flathead is by all accounts one of the world's premier rivers. One near Blackbear Creek- stay on the inside of the river and not where the current takes you on the outside to avoid a couple large boulders. Picking up other peoples trash if you see it. You could make a full day of it in lower water. 406-888-5454, Shore Thing Shuttles Mainstem above Flathead Lake. If you have specific questions please feel free to contact me. PRIVATE VEHICLE SHUTTLES FOR RIVER TRIPS IN AND AROUND THE FRANK CHURCH WILDERNESS. To reserve your trip email Bobmarshallwilderness12@gmail.com or Call Trent Osburn (406)321-0984 We are Bob Marshall Wilderness Outfitters specializing in summer and early fall traditional horseback family vacations. Build lasting relationships with your best clients or reward your key employees with one of our custom built corporate fishing retreats. Options include diverse lodging packages, camping trips, wilderness horse pack expeditions, day trips and world wide travel. Shuttle Services. Whittaker Bridge and downstream (406) 381.1265. DYI South Fork of the Flathead Float Pack In Gear Drop, Educational Classes for: Mule Packing, Back Country Camping, Leave No Trace principles for Stock Use, We are offering a Mule Packing and Wilderness Skills Class, Wilderness Camp Cook Needed for Summer Pack Trip Vacations and Fall Hunting Camp, History of Military Use of Horses and Mules. We will ride through lush green mountain valleys, across cold clear streams and over majestic passes. The huge log jam just before Gordon Creek flows in now has a good side channel river right that skirts you around the log jam. Get away from it all on our extensive network of private access waters. mcswny Life . 14. The fishing is good. Ron Kopitze and Brian Rogers float the Spruce Park section of the upper Middle Fork of the Flathead River recently. So be careful and avoid swimming if possible. Gin clear water is an understatement. Full transparency: I own a packraft rental company. The deep green water and the canyons make for some great pictures. It's remote. 65 miles from the origin to Hungry Reservoir and almost all of it flows through remote wilderness. Definitely bring bear spray and hang your food, but the overall concentration of bears is pretty low in that area during the summer. Parked at Spotted Bear RS, hiked up to Meadow Creek airstrip on the east side trail, camped out there, and floated back to the car the next day. Information. The South Fork of the Flathead in Montana is perhaps the most popular packraft rivers in the lower-48. Flathead River Montana The drainage is one of Americas coolest river systems. It was my first time taking Youngs gorge after 3 trips on the S. Fork and it was everything I had in me not to flip. June 24-30 We caught more fish than I can count. There was basically one log jam on Young's, right around the Hahn's cabin crossing. 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. June 24-30 Sweet side-trips that we have done include: Mud Choose from Montana's largest selection of fishing and lodging packages. Book before 10 am at 406-793-2568 or after that please text your details to 406-210-2795. Legal fishing season for bull trout usually closes on July 31. There is one spot that gave us a bit of adrenaline about 2 miles before the meadow Creek gorge take out. About 65-70 miles total. Most of our trips include rods, flies and we rent waders. rained on for one-half day. All camping and fishing equipment is provided. Purchase online. Montana Angler guides fish the famous Livingston creeks in addition to several other spring creeks on some of our exclusive ranch leases. The South Fork of the Flathead is known in the fly fishing world as the mecca for dry-fly cutthroat trout fishing. Anglers will fly into Kalispell and drive or get shuttled to the Wilderness Lodge near the Spotted Bear trailhead (or stay the night in a local hotel and drive to the trailhead early the next morning). South Fork of the Sun then up and over White River Pass. Nights at the Wilderness Lodge are $75/person/night (so add $150 person to stay both on arrival and departure). Experience some of the lower 48's most remote fisheries. We take care of all the gear and you just sit back and relax after arriving in camp. The wilderness mountain settings, clear waters, campfires, wilderness lakes and streams, and superb fishing will wash away worldly cares. [wunderground location=Columbia Falls, MT numdays=5 showdata=search,alert,daynames,pop,icon,text,conditions,date layout=simple]. It is also one of the only places you can These are all the maps youll need. Start smallmouth bass fishing here. It is a two wave set into the pinch point. . USGS. What does something like that shuttle cost ? Polson Park The lake enters the river channel. Definitely bring bear spray and hang your food, but the overall concentration of bears is pretty low in that area during the summer. Youngs Creek Pass off of Lodgepole Trail Head(just north of Ovando, MT) and the because you wont feel rushed. Note that some motor boats do use the lower river as well. July 8-July 14 Trail in over Lodge Pole (Young's Pass) was relatively clear. Ive seen one Blackbear and have had a handful of customers report black bear sightings on the river. Gauging Station Access below the dam and float into the main-stem. The next two year report will come out later this year, Rosenthal notes. Looking to avoid the very expensive shuttle. The Bob Marshall wilderness complex (Bob Marshall, Scapegoat and Great Bear Wilderness areas) offers over 1.5 Million acres of forests, mountains and crystal clear streams and rivers, and was Americas first ever designated wilderness area. Its only half a mile longer. Site cast to trophy trout cruising the shallows of several productive lakes. Picking up other people's trash if you see it. Montana Department of Transportation, sponsor Axline, Jon, historian Hager, Kristi, photographer . Class III-IV rapids require experienced boaters through here as well. Make sure you have a tribal pass. 12, T.11 N., R.22 W. 12: Resident fishery. It runs out of the Bob Marshall Wilderness, offering options for both wilderness trips and road access trips. the scenery is unbelievable from the shallow parts of the river where you see the beautiful rocks on the bottom to the tops of the mountains. It can only be accessed by foot or horseback. It forms in the Bob Marshall Wilderness, one of if not the largest wilderness area in the states. Published Aug 22, 2012 11:34 PM EDT. Hey Infrastructure, Im interested in doing the Youngs Creek/SF Flathead this year as well. You will have the opportunity to fish remote streams and lakes teaming with trout. June 30-July 6 experience. Just did a short weekend trip on the S Fork. Ill keep trying because Im keen to float this river! It is about a 20 mile round trip so start early and bring lots of water. The South Fork currently has the largest genetically pure population in the world. 13. To the northeast, the Middle Fork of the Flathead River as it flows beside Glacier National Park. This river cuts through the middle of the Bob Marshall Wilderness, offering unbelievable dry fly fishing for cutthroat, and streamer fishing for bull trout. There's a nice recovery pool right after so your raft won't wash down stream ahead of you. This is where all of the commercial outfitters run their rafting trips, scenic and whitewater. http://www.bmwf.org/trail_conditions.html. 16-18 miles of hiking over Youngs Creek Pass to the first float-able stretches of those days out, but prepare for all these things! The South Fork of the Flathead is known in the fly fishing world as the mecca for dry-fly cutthroat trout fishing. around it on the trail if it is intimidating. For well information this can be a district-assigned local number. The one rapid listed on the USFS map that recommends scouting was easily manageable at this flow. Hungry Horse Dam was modified in the mid 1990's to allow it to draw water from any depth of the reservoir. Spring creeks offer the ultimate challenge in the fly fishing world. 3. for huckberries on the way down. Closed to angling June 1 through September 30 within a 150-yard radius of the Big Creek stream mouth unless posted at a greater distance. This river cuts through the middle of the Bob Marshall Wilderness, offering unbelievable dry fly fishing for cutthroat, and streamer fishing for bull trout. paddle). The logistics of fishing the Flathead river from a boat are not easy. While bull trout numbers in other fisheries are low where they must compete with non native trout species, they are still healthy and robust in the South Fork. I have been to Argentina on a trip, but this one was the best. There are 3 main reasons for this as I see it: I have done it three times now and have had numerous customers do it and listened to their feedback on different routes. Often you can fish multiple blue ribbon rivers in the same day. The highway veers away from the river at this point if youre headed up Marias Pass towards East Glacier. isnt attached. (406) 321-0984 the fence which is pretty cool. The rivers, streams and lakes of Yellowstone National Park hold a special place in the hearts of many anglers. On July 18-21, 2019, two of us backpacked from Lodgepole TH into Youngs Creek, then packrafted the South Fork of the Flathead River. They also partner with Larys Fly Shop in Columbia Falls and you can drop-in the shop for current reports and trips. I know there are companies that will shuttle your vehicle around for you. (from Crossover Boat Ramp south and upstream to the confluence of Youngs and Danaher creeks), Copyright 2018 Zach Lazzari Outdoor Media, S F Flathead R ab Twin C nr Hungry Horse MT, Exceptions to Standard Regulations: Flathead River, Flathead Lake north of Flathead Indian Reservation boundary, Confluence of the North and Middle forks (near Blankenship Bridge) downstream to Flathead Lake, Flathead Indian Reservation boundary to mouth, All waters upstream from Hungry Horse Damn, including Hungry Horse Reservoir and tributaries except Meadow Creek section (see below), Mainstem upstream from Hungry Horse Reservoir, Meadow Creek Bridge to Spotted Bear foot bridge and tributaries, Hungry Horse Dam downstream to Devils Elbow and tributaries, Devils Elbow downstream to mouth and tributaries. I appreciate any help anyone can give me. Lake trout: 100 daily and in possession, only 1 over 36 inches, and all fish 30 to 36 inches must be released. Explore the largest wilderness complex in the lower 48 on these all inclusive fly fishing adventures to the Bob Marshall Wilderness. July 21-27 Packrafters move at a different pace than hikers, horsepackers, or the (typically guided) trips on big rafts. Kalispell Airport Shuttles. While bull trout numbers in other fisheries are low where they must compete with non native trout species, they are still healthy and robust in the South Fork. A number of people have published magazine articles on packrafting the South Fork of the Flathead. Bear Creek The first road access where you can launch a boat. Be aware, even on the river! Ready to float? Clothes hang to dry on the line, and steaks sizzle on a . Email a fly shop in Kalispell. This technical match the hatch fishing produces big results. Experience the wilds of Montana on a multi-day horse pack adventure. that says something like take-out mile. settlement due to the restrictions on technology in wilderness areas. Expect two hours of remote dirt road driving from the pavement to the Lodgepole TH. Fishing continues to be very good despite high flows. You can contact Wild Montana Anglers here to book a trip. Most of our trips include rods, flies and we rent waders. 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. Extend your river adventure with three to four days of North Fork Flathead River Rafting. Drive safe and turn around if needed. World-class fly-fishing; opportunities for spey fishing. Its much broader and slower here. We were told that there was ton of blowdown on the White River Trail so we didnt bother walking up it. Writing, photographing, hunting, fishing and exploring full-time. Please check out the link here for. Good call Dave, I edited my post to reflect some of those ideas. 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. There were five log portages on Youngs, only two of which took longer than 3 min. Experience the wilds of Montana on a multi-day horse pack adventure. Give Us A Call. I would call the Seeley Lake Ranger District and get their take. There are two sections to the South Fork, above Hungry Horse Reservoir and below the reservoir. I like Lazy J Bar O for the packing into the wilderness area. Flexible dates Right above Flathead Lake. Strong Paddlers recommended. Options include all inclusive fishing lodges, convenient hotel packages and unique river front vacation cabins and homes. T0 Bob Marshall Wilderness Outfitters!! Thus, it wont affect my personal trips for the immediate future. Lake Lookout and Salmon Lake. If you just have a day or two to spare, day trips are a great way to experience Montana's legendary fisheries. Now Accepting Online Bookings & Credit Card Payments through Venmo. It is also very remote. In Flathead Lake, where they achieve trophy sizes of up to 25 pounds, the Bull Trout life cycle has been studied extensively. 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. Teakettle 14 miles below Blankenship. | Site identification number Each site in the USGS data base has a unique 8- to 15-digit identification number. The distance to the South Fork is about 18 miles and requires a hard all-day horse ride or at least a two-day hike. any hydros that will kill you) but there are lots of rocks and you will probably Rain jacket, bear spray and bug spray! Class III-IV rapids are big and technical. The car would literally be sitting there not used for 8 days. A Hungry Horse/South Fork Flathead Bull Trout Catch Card must be in possession when fishing for bull trout. While on the water we might see only one other boat in 20 miles, while those users might see 4-5 different packraft parties in the same time period. high water though. 406-370-5845. Find out when to come, what equipment to bring, browse blog articles, and more. The South Fork of the Flathead is known in the fly fishing world as the mecca for dry-fly cutthroat trout fishing. There are companies that will do the shuttle for you. If you go in over Youngs Creek Pass start as early as I suggest taking the Hahn cabin through that section since there is a lot of blow down. The trail was clear of blowdown except for where the Hahn cabin bypass trail is. The deep green water It can be a little trickier at lower flows and i've seen it flip someone at 1000 CFS (though very forgiving swim and recovery below). Not as good as the first time I fished it 5+ years ago, in my pre-packraft days, but still good. Rome2rio is a door-to-door travel . Moccasin Creek Another 8 mile run that is great for half or full day runs. It was really shallow and we had to portage around and over a few logs. Contact us and get your Wilderness Pack Trip Vacation or Wilderness Fair Chase Hunt reserved today! Utilizing the services of an outfitter is a great move. Flathead River Shuttle 406-890-2600. and the second time via the White River. South Fork Road Access The road between Hungry Horse Reservoir and the Spotted Bear Ranch has several obvious road sites where you can do a primitive launch. Trip Highlights. Theres a point in a destinations popularity where increased traffic becomes inevitable, and education is particularly valuable right then. Fishing was simply excellent. Extended season for whitefish and lake trout from December 1 through the third Saturday in May with artificial lures and/or maggots only. The FWP biologists have also reported a significant increase in evidence of caught and released fish during their recent South Fork surveys. Huckleberry Patch and the Elk Horn Grill. If you just have a day or two to spare, day trips are a great way to experience Montana's legendary fisheries. Anybody else want to join me? It's breathtaking! 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. 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. Please check out the link here for check station locations. He talks about the hike in sections as well as everything that can be floated. There is no restaurant in Hungry Horse that has all three of the magic Choose from over 20 fabled blue ribbon rivers that we target. Bull trout are frequently caught in excess of 20" and specimens up to 30" are possible. We paddle about 10 miles today to the South Fork Access area, where we locked up our boats and left them for the night. Extended whitefish season and catch-and-release for trout open December 1 to third Saturday in May with artificial lures and/or maggots only. Everything below Kerr Dam runs through the Flathead Reservation and requires a license purchased directly from the reservation. Dixon Another 20 to the small town of Dixon. The Flathead River represents the combined flow of hundreds of headwater creeks funneled from the glacial cirques of Glacier National Park and other wild places within the U.S. and Canada. As a gateway to the Canadian Rockies and Glacier National Park, Kalispell, GPI, is owned by the Flathead Airport Authority. 2. We saw a bald eagle perched in a tree and Emily our guide said he'd been sitting there about 3 days! splashy rapids right at the take-out point so you might miss it if you arent Choose from over 20 fabled blue ribbon rivers that we target. If you know what to do before , during, and after a flood you can increase your chances of survival and better protect your property. We offer both full and half day options. We are a Montana based Outfitting business licensed through the Montana Board of Outfitters and permitted through the U.S Forest Service to operate exclusively in and around the 1.5 million acre Bob Marshall Wilderness complex. The first and third time we entered the Bob (Bob Marshall Wilderness) via the Flathead County Hungry Horse Montana, 1968. We are ready for business! My buddy and I made it to Babcock Creek in a day, but it was truely brutal. Unfortunately most of those articles are more on the inspiring side and less on the practical, which is what this article sets out to do. Let us help you build the perfect lodging and fishing package. Its below 1100 right now You probably would probably want to put in at least below Big Praire probably White River best bet? All that We put on Youngs at Babcock at 6000 cfs at the gauge and that was perfect for that Creek. Youll need to carry your inspection papers with you. Streams running off the east side of the range drain into the 98-mile (158 km) South Fork Flathead River. scrape your boat a lot and possibly tip (which would be a bummer because youd Give us a call or text your information to our mobile line, please leave us your name and a contact number to get all the details. Im no expert but the 2nd week of August will be brutally low for the upper reaches I cant gather a guess at the flow but if I did I would say 650cfs? 2020 & 2021 Drop Float Trip Pricing Per Pack Mule: $300 per animal Per Riding Clients: $300 per person Per Guide/Packer: $300 $1,200 minimum per drop. Its 27 miles and can be done in a day but multiple days are ideal for really taking your time and enjoying the river. 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. Mature, licensed drivers for all of our shuttles. Hit me up with a PM and lets put something together. Kerr Dam Starts the whitewater section. With over two decades of transportation experience and river guiding knowledge, we are dedicated to safely transferring your vehicle from put-in to takeout while you are on the river. I had two groups of packrafters come out this week and provide some useful information. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 3 h 14 min to complete. 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. The South Fork only flows for 5 miles below Hungry Horse Dam before the river ends at the confluence of the Flathead River. bobmarshallwilderness12@gmail.com, your trip email Bobmarshallwilderness12@gmail.com or Call Trent Osburn (406)321-0984. specializing insummer and early fall traditional horseback family vacations. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service. Sonja - Lower River. 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