The Boulder is low and very clear right now, but with the warm weather it could be an option. Procrastinate on the holiday shopping this weekend and go fishing! With these unseasonably warm temps, the fishing gods are giving us a few more chances to get on the water before the end of the year! Fishing is still good but requires a stealthier approach and a decent cast to get to fish before they see you. Nymphing smaller patterns can be productive but ice will become a persistent problem in the near future.
Don't expect things to get going until late morning or mid-day as the water in the Boulder River is running low, clear, and cold this time of year. Winter is settling in on the Boulder River the trout follow suit by not starting their daily feeding window till at least 10 AM or even as late as Noon or 1 PM.
The Month Ahead:
Cold, snow, and just better places to go fishing in the heart of winter...like the Paradise Valley Spring Creeks near Livingston and Bozeman.
Long Term Fishing Forecast:
For the rest of winter, the Boulder River gets pretty cold. It can still produce, but there will be better options in the area until mid-April when the Boulder River comes back on the menu as a good option for fishing.
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