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Missouri River Fishing Reports

Your Local Source For Fishing Reports

Big Sky Country is our backyard. We've put our passion for Montana fly fishing trips to work and have hand-picked a selection of fly-fishing lodges, overnight float trips, and day trips. If you're thinking of a Montana fly fishing vacation, looking for a multi-day wilderness fishing experience, or just visiting Bozeman or Missoula or another Montana town and want to add on a fishing trip, let Yellow Dog's Montana roots work for you.

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Missouri River Fishing Reports
Updated Mar 28, 24

Flow Data: Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Creek, MT

The weather in Craig is back to some relatively nice spring weather. Fishing has been good and will only get better with the spring like temps and warming water. Midges have been out and trout have been eating them on the surface here an there. Conditions this week could make for some good dry fly action. A Peacock Cluster or Griffiths Gnat will usually trick the rising trout. Nymphing has been great. Scuds, sowbugs, and midges are the aquatic bug imitations to use throughout the spring. Tailwater Sowbugs, Pill Poppers, Manhattan Midges, and Amex are a few of our favorite winter Missouri Nymphs. A worm in wine or red will also trick MO fish this time of the year. Missouri fish hold primarily in the water that is moving at a walking pace and sometimes even slower when the water is this cold. Swinging can be a good option all winter long with small buggers or streamers. BWO's coming soon!

To purchase an assortment of up-to-date, hand-selected flies for the Missouri River:

  • Select the Montana Fly Assortment below
  • Select the number of desired flies
  • Enter where and when you plan on fishing
  • Opt for In-store pickup at checkout
NRS Approach 120 Raft Package

Montana fishing licenses are available for purchase online at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and at Yellow Dog Flyfishing - Fly Shop (some exceptions may apply). If you are planning to fish in the headwaters of the Gallatin River area above Taylor's Fork (approx. 1 mile upstream); be aware that most of this is in Yellowstone National Park which requires a separate fishing license and is seasonally open to fishing according to YNP regulations.

Call below to arrange a Missouri River shuttle:

  • The Trout Shop: 800-337-8528
  • Crosscurrents: 406-235-3433
  • Headhunters: 406-235-3477
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