Wade & Float plan

Petty Creek Mountain Ranch is close to the Clark Fork, Rock Creek, and Bitterroot and Blackfoot Rivers that offer fantastic fly fishing opportunities.

  • Fishing License

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  • What to wear

    It can get cold on the river, so we recommend dressing in layers, such as with a wicking-fabric inner layer and a rain jacket. Bring waders if you have them - you will be in a boat and not wading, but typically the temps in the morning will be cool and higher in the afternoon. If you don’t have waders - shorts and Keen-style sandals are good, with light pants over for the morning.

  • What to Expect

    Every fishing trip is different, but here’s a typical day:

    • 7:30 am: Leave for Petty Creek Launch on Clark Fork

    • 8:45 am: Setup and Launch

    • 9:00 am: Fish

    • 12:00 pm: Lunch on River

    • 2:00 pm: Off the River

    • 2:30 pm: Arrive back at Petty Creek Mountain Ranch