Missouri River Fishing Report
Date: 06/08/2025
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
The Holter Dam sections of the Missouri River near Craig, Montana, are fishing very well right now with moderate flows that are ideal for both floating and wade anglers. With spring runoff mostly finished in this part of Montana, expect clear conditions from here on out.
Nymphing with tandem fly rigs under a strike indicator will find fish from dusk to dawn. Sowbugs and small mayfly nymphs fished through deeper seams about 6 feet below a strike indicator are our fly fishing guides’ preferred setups.
Caddis and PMD activity gets going as the day warms and is starting to make for some exceptional dry fly fishing. The PMD hatch, in particular, on the Missouri River is widely known as being one of the best Montana fly fishing hatches for the dry fly angler throughout June.
Streamer fishing has been effective now that water temperatures have increased and anglers can really find fish everywhere from the banks to the middle of the river at the current flows. This is an excellent time of year to streamer fly fish the Missouri River as the grass will start to become an issue by late June.
Expect big crowds and heavy pressure from now through June. Weekends can be quite ridiculous up there once the temperatures warm, with recreational floaters too. Although the fishing is solid, expect to see a lot of other anglers out and about.
- Missouri River fly fishing in July
Stream Flows
Flows
Recommended Flies
Tungsten Tailwater Sowbug
Pink Lite Brite Perdigon
Little Green Machine
PMD Crackback
PMD Sparkle Dun
X caddis
Skiddish Smolt
Gold/Silver/Copper Kreelex
Missouri River Fly Fishing in Craig Montana
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.
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