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The<\/strong> Blackfoot River<\/a>, a classic freestone stream, is full of heavy boulder pocket water and well oxygenated trout as the river drops rather precipitously from pool to pool, mile after mile.<\/p>\n About half of this river\u2019s origin is in the Bob Marshall Wilderness area. The other half is in \u201cmultiple-use\u201d areas where logging, mining and road building have occurred. The contrast is very apparent where the two main forks come together. One fork is gin clear; the other usually has some turbidity.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/troutinhandDSC_1983.jpg” alt=”Mergnasers taking flight” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” url=”Wade fishing classice trico water on the Big Hole” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n Want a Montana adventure that lasts for days? Ask about our overnight camping trips<\/span><\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Blackfoot-DSC_19331.jpg” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” alt=”Blackfoot River” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n The inspiring feature of the Blackfoot River<\/a> is its stable, relatively undeveloped shores and benches. The river flows through a series of shady canyons most easily accessible by boat. Its complex currents will challenge you to get a good drift. It can require accurate casting and good mending technique. The rewards are very strong willed trout. Westslope cutthroat<\/a> seems to be the predominant fish in \u201cthe Foot\u201d and in addition has some exceptional browns<\/a> and rainbows<\/a>.<\/p>\n It is also home to the threatened bull trout<\/a>, some of which grow to lengths over 30 inches. If you catch a bull trout by accident, please release it carefully.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n The Blackfoot River<\/strong><\/em> is a wonderful option for those interested in a quality angling experience of fly fishing Montana. It now requires a permit to float and commercially utilize this resource, which at this time, is unlimited in opportunity for Wapiti Waters clients.<\/p>\n “It isn’t the biggest river… but it is the most powerful and per pound so are its fish.”<\/span><\/big><\/big><\/p>\n – Norman McLean<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image admin_label=”Image” src=”http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Blackfoot-DSC_1978.jpgc_.jpg” url_new_window=”off” animation=”left” alt=”Big Hole River with Dave Brant” \/][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n Use this link to visit Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Blackfoot River description and facts!<\/a> An interactive map is available.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”]<\/p>\n Bitterroot River<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Big Hole River<\/a><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0 |\u00a0 Clark Fork River<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section background_color=”#2d3743″ inner_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Blurb” background_layout=”dark” image=”http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Kofflar-IMG_6906.jpg” title=”Kofflar Drift Boat” url_new_window=”off” animation=”top” text_orientation=”center”]<\/p>\n Built of strong aluminum alloy, Jack’ Kofflar drift boat is comfortable, easy to row and stable.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Blurb” background_layout=”dark” image=”http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Raft-IMGP03942.jpg” title=”Raft” url_new_window=”off” animation=”top” text_orientation=”center”]<\/p>\n Adding versatility, the Wapiti Waters raft is great when needing a lighter boat at certain fishing access sites or for for rivers with many boulders.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Blurb” background_layout=”dark” image=”http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Mayfly-IMG_5221.jpg” title=”We can provide fishing gear” url_new_window=”off” animation=”top” text_orientation=”center”]<\/p>\n If you need any gear, just ask. We have rods, waders, shoes, flies, even extra clothing.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″][et_pb_blurb admin_label=”Blurb” background_layout=”dark” image=”http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Sandwich-4×6-P6280010-1.jpg” title=”Lunch and snacks” url_new_window=”off” animation=”top” text_orientation=”center”]<\/p>\n We provide delicious river lunches including beverages and snacks. If you have dietary needs or preferences, let us know.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section background_color=”#f5f5f5″ inner_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” text_orientation=”center” background_layout=”light”]<\/p>\n Follow us on the river by reading our blog. Below are recent post tagged “Blackfoot River.”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_blog admin_label=”Blog” fullwidth=”off” show_pagination=”off” posts_number=”3″ meta_date=”M j, Y” show_thumbnail=”on” show_content=”off” show_author=”on” show_date=”on” show_categories=”on” include_categories=”174″ background_layout=”light” \/][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section background_color=”#7EBEC5″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_cta admin_label=”Call To Action” title=”Call soon to start planning your Blackfoot River fishing trip” button_url=”http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/rivers-we-fish\/contact\/” button_text=”Contact Us” background_layout=”dark” background_color=”none” use_background_color=”on” text_orientation=”center”]<\/p>\n If you are interested in working together, send us an inquiry and we will get back to you as soon as we can!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_cta][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [et_pb_section background_color=”#6aceb6″ inner_shadow=”on” fullwidth=”on” background_image=”http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Blackfoot-IMG_9917.jpg” parallax=”off”][et_pb_fullwidth_header admin_label=”Fullwidth Header – Blackfoot River” title=”Blackfoot River” subhead=”Classic freestone stream” background_layout=”dark” text_orientation=”left” \/][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section background_color=”#ffffff” inner_shadow=”on” parallax=”off”][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left”] The Blackfoot River, a classic freestone stream, is full of heavy boulder pocket water and well oxygenated trout as the river drops rather precipitously from pool to pool, mile […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":1484,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1774"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1774"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1774\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1783,"href":"http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1774\/revisions\/1783"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1484"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.wapiti-waters.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1774"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Recent Blog Posts<\/h2>\n