Missouri River Fishing Report
Date: 04/25/2024
Posted by: Toby Swank
The Missouri River has been fishing well as of late on the stretches of river near Craig, Montana.
Low flows and cloudy days have combined to make for some exceptional dry fly fishing in Montana this April. Midge and blue-winged olives mayfly hatches are bringing trout to the surface throughout the afternoons.
Nymph fishing with standard, tandem nymph rigs have been productive all day for anglers fishing the river between Holter Dam and the mouth of the Dearborn River.
Sowbug and small Baetis nymph patterns fished about 5' below a strike indicator along fast-water seams near dropoffs have been our Montana fishing guides go-to rigs in the mornings.
We have a mild weather system heading our way which should bring several days of cloudy weather, so expect stellar dry fly fishing on the Missouri River during the last few days in April.
If you're interested in guided Missouri River fishing trips, our Bozeman Montana fly fishing guide service can help. We have over 20 years of experience guiding Missouri River anglers in various water conditions throughout the year.
Our guide staff recommends late April through early June as the best time of the year to fish the Missouri River near Craig, Montana.
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Flows
3510 CFS
On 2024-4-25
Black Lite Brite Perdigon
Hot Pink San Juan Worm
Split Flag BWO
Tailwater Sowbug
Fly fish Montana on the Missouri River near Craig Montana between April and July with our team of expert guides. Early season is the best time to experience Missouri River fishing in Montana. Fins and Feathers Guide Service has been outfitting Montana fly fishing trips on the Missouri River since 2000.
Expert anglers can focus on perfecting their dry fly skills or streamer fly fish the canyon for trophy Brown Trout. Novice and first-time fly anglers are assured plenty of hook-ups and will quickly improve their skills with the patient instruction of our guide staff.
- $695 for 1 or 2 Anglers Per Guide
- Float Trips With Wading Opportunities
- Use of All Fishing Equipment Is Included
- Single And Multi-Day Trip Bookings Available
- Meet In Craig Montana
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Montana Fishing Licenses
A Montana fishing license is required to legally fish in Montana on the Missouri River.
Missouri River Shuttles
CrossCurrents Fly Shop: (406) 235-3433
Headhunters Fly Shop: (406) 235-3447
Missouri River Fly Fishing in Craig Montana
This 35-mile stretch of the Missouri River offers some of the finest fly fishing in Montana. The cold water released from Holter Dam creates a productive tailwater fishery. The river supports a robust population of Rainbow and Brown Trout, thanks to its rich invertebrate biomass.
Our "Missouri River Fishing Guide" is a comprehensive guide to the river stretches and seasonal hatches along with pro tips from our seasoned team of Bozeman fly fishing guides.