Missouri River Fishing Report
Date: 12/19/2024
Posted by: Toby Swank
The weather forecast is looking very nice around Craig Montana which should make the mighty Missouri River a great option to wet a line. Nymphing is going to be the most consistent option but some good cloud cover should stir up some midge hatches.
We have been fishing a pink or orange sow bug as out lead fly dropping down to a small shiny Perdigon or Zebra Midge. Set your indicator around 6’ to start and add some split shot about a foot above your lead fly. Focus your fishing on the deep slow runs, we are finding fish sitting on the drop offs and inside bends.
If some heads are coming out for dry flys we have been fishing some classic midge flys like a Griffiths Gnat or a Top Secret Midge on a 4-5X leader.
Our staff recommends late April through early June as the best time of the year for a guided fly fish trip to the Missouri River near Craig, Montana.
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Flows
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Tungsten Tailwater Sowbug
Olive Micro May
Rainbow Warrior Jig
Tungsten Soft Hacke Pheasant Tail
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.
- $725 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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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.
