FISH WEEK 2025
And the International Fly Fishing Film Festival
March 10 – 14th
Join us for our second annual Fish Week, a five-day collection of opportunities to learn about, connect through, and celebrate our Blue-Ribbon fisheries!
We’ll be playing games, swapping stories, and discussing the conservation-angling connection throughout the week. Find us at any event to purchase tickets to the Friday 3/14 screening of the International Fly Fishing Film Festival or to buy raffle tickets for our Full Day Float Trip with Alex Hibala of Montana Headwaters.
the o-fishal schedule
Monday, 3/10
Virtual Kick-Off!
Watch out for a special social media challenge! Plus, all BWP Swag is 40% off today! Come get yours at our office.
tuesday, 3/11
On Land: Guided Tour of our Roots Against Erosion Project | Skalkaho Bend Park, Hamilton
12:30 – 1:15 PM
Many of our restoration projects happen on streams unseen. Come learn about the process and results of restoration right in the heart of Hamilton. Hot chocolate, tea, and treats are provided.
Please RSVP.
wednesday, 3/12
Game Night | Blacksmith Brewing, Stevensville, MT
5:00 – 8:00 pm
It’s worth the wade… Come enjoy Blacksmith’s Cutthroat IPA and play custom fish games like Wordle, Connections, Crossword Puzzles, and more!
thursday, 3/13
Upstream and Unseen: The Secret Life of Headwaters and their Direct Impact on
the Bitterroot River, an Expert Panel & Discussion
5:30 – 6:45 pm @ Hamilton – Elks Lodge, 203 State St – Bar will be serving drinks and light snacks provided.
Join us for deep dive into our upcoming 147-acre restoration project with the US Forest Service in prime trout, elk, eagle, and moose habitat along Tolan Creek, what used to be the coldest stream flowing into the East Fork of the Bitterroot River.
Please RSVP.
Friday, 3/14
International Fly-Fishing Film Festival Screening | Victor School Performing Arts Center
Pre-Film Gathering 4:30 – 6:30 PM
Film Doors @ 6:15 PM, Films @ 7:00 PM
Fish week’s GRAND FIN-ALE! We’ll be at the Victor Theater with raffle prizes in hand, trivia, and more. Purchase raffle OR Film Festival tickets online, at our office, or at any Fish Week events. Doors open at 6:15pm, Screening begins at 7:00pm. Each raffle ticket earns you a chance to win a full day float trip with Montana Headwaters and other prizes.
Make a night of it by stopping by our Pint Night at Cowboy Troy’s from 4:30 – 6:30pm.
*Per Montana State Law, online raffle tickets can be purchased with debit cards only. We will accept cash payments in-person.*
*Children 12 and under are free to enter the film fest*
Contact alex@bitterrootwater.org or call 406.375.2272 with questions.