Montana
Blackfoot River near Bonner
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Cautions
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Blocking Factors
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Current Readings
- Flow
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Monitoring temporarily unavailable. · USGS station 12340000 · Direct monitoring location
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Overcast
Temperature
53°F
Feels like
50°F
Wind
5 mph NE
Wind gust
6 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Sep 4, 2026, 11:15 PM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.04 in
Last 24 hours
0.07 in
Last 48 hours
0.07 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Sat 2 AM
Drizzle
Temp 53°F
Chance 21%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Sat 6 AM
Drizzle
Temp 51°F
Chance 36%
Precip 0.01 in
Wind 4 mph
Sat 10 AM
Mostly clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 4%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Sat 2 PM
Clear
Temp 68°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 6 PM
Partly cloudy
Temp 72°F
Chance 13%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Sat 10 PM
Overcast
Temp 62°F
Chance 18%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 4 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Sat, Sep 5
Drizzle
High 72°F / Low 51°F
Chance 44%
Precip 0.09 in
Max gust 15 mph
Sun, Sep 6
Heavy rain
High 77°F / Low 56°F
Chance 79%
Precip 0.32 in
Max gust 14 mph
Mon, Sep 7
Showers
High 60°F / Low 46°F
Chance 95%
Precip 0.82 in
Max gust 10 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
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Fishing Overview
Bounded lower Blackfoot River trout destination near Bonner. USGS 12340000 is the at-location station with live discharge and water temperature. Coordinates are the USGS monitoring-location point. Not clark-fork-above-missoula.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Blackfoot River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
The Blackfoot near Bonner is the lower-river trout identity above the Clark Fork confluence. StrikeTracks requalifies this existing identity to Monitoring-Backed from USGS 12340000 after fishery completion. Flow Context remains default-deny. Mountain whitefish (Prosopium williamsoni) are a native game fish in this drainage per official state fishery management; they are described here because StrikeTracks has no species-selector ID. Confirm current FWP whitefish rules separately (https://fwp.mt.gov/fish). Hatch Match publishes seasonal hatch guidance based on published local fishing sources. Actual insect activity varies with weather, water temperature, elevation, and local conditions. This is not a live hatch observation.
Target species
Brown Trout
Salmo trutta
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Wild
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
FWP Statewide Fisheries Management Plan 2023–2026 manages this drainage as a wild trout fishery. Confirm current FWP Exceptions to Standard Regulations. Blackfoot River near Bonner (USGS 12340000). Distinct from Clark Fork above Missoula.
Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Unknown
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
FWP Statewide Fisheries Management Plan 2023–2026 manages this drainage as a wild trout fishery. Confirm current FWP Exceptions to Standard Regulations. Blackfoot River near Bonner (USGS 12340000). Distinct from Clark Fork above Missoula.
Source: Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Wild
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Mixed flow regime
Western District Blackfoot trout river near Bonner, immediately above the Clark Fork.
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Dry flies
- Fly fishing
- Nymphing
- Spinning
- Streamers
Access and Public Fishing Rights
Public fishing is documented by FWP Fishing Access Sites on the Blackfoot. Catalog coordinates are the USGS point, not a FAS pin.
Stocking information
FWP manages the Blackfoot as a wild trout fishery with native-fish conservation. Confirm any current official stocking separately.
Official sources
Western District seasons and Blackfoot Exceptions apply. FWP publishes boating regulations for sections of the Bitterroot, Blackfoot, and Clark Fork. Confirm current closures.
Hatch Match
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Missoula, Montana
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Missoula
Management Category
Wild trout river
Regulation Scope
Blackfoot River near Bonner
Regulation Summary
Blackfoot near Bonner: FWP Western District regulations unless an Exception applies. Confirm current closures.
Target Species
Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout
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