- Bitterroot River
The Bitterroot River is a
tributary of theClark Fork River in southwesternMontana ,USA . It runs for about 75mile s (121 km) south-to-north through theBitterroot Valley , from the confluence of its West and East forks near Conner to the Clark Fork near Missoula.Ravalli County andMissoula County along with the towns along the Bitterroot River, including Hamilton, Stevensville and Missoula, are popular destinations forfly fishing , withrainbow trout being fairly prevalent and with smaller populations ofbrown trout andcutthroat trout . Although the Bitterroot River passes close by to many residential areas, it is an excellent place for wildlife viewing. Many species ofducks andwaterfowl are common along withosprey ,bald eagles andheron . Bothwhite-tailed deer andmule deer frequent the river as a source of water and to graze near its banks. The most notable wildlife viewing local along the river is the famousLee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge .ee also
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Montana Stream Access Law
*List of rivers of Montana External links
* [http://www.explorethebitterroot.com/Activities/Fly_Fishing.htm Explore the Bitterroot]
* http://www.nytimes.com/2006/07/26/us/26slough.html
* http://www.fws.gov/leemetcalf/
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