The Jefferson is definitely day to day right now and possibly out for awhile as the warm weather in the forecast will likely mean snowmelt runoff starts in earnest. There is some cooler here so there may be a window on the Jefferson that sees the river come back into shape, but our guess is with the warm weather coming up the Jeff will not be the best option for the weekend. Don’t expect much dry fly fishing this time of year on the Jeff. The Beaverhead has been pumping some dirty water as well, so probably best to check on water clarity before you make the drive.
The Month Ahead:
The Jefferson River should produce decent fishing until run off in mid May. It is never a high numbers game due to lower trout counts but it is a nice location to get away and see few other anglers.
Long Term Fishing Forecast:
The Jefferson is usually very good just before and after run off. The water warms and low in the summer months.