Missouri River Fishing Report
Date: 02/17/2025
Posted by: Toby SwankCurrent Conditions
This week is looking grim around Craig Montana. The forecast is calling for highs in the single digits which will make the fishing on the mighty Missouri River very tough. Next week is looking night and day better with temps in the mid forties. Once we get to those lovely days nymphing will be hot. The streamer and swing game should also pick up to go along with some sporadic Midge hatches.
Once the river shapes back up we will still be running the usual winter menu. Pink scuds or sow bugs are the go-to lead fly dropping down to a Zebra Midge or an egg. As always in the winter it's very important to focus your fishing on the slow deep holes. Inside bends are a good starting spot and we have also found fish in the slow runs out in the middle. If you're itching to strip or swing some streamers keep it on the smaller side. Skittish Smolts, Sparkle Minnows, and Sculpzillas are some go-to flies.
Our staff recommends late April through early June as the best time of the year for aguided fly fish trip to the Missouri River near Craig, Montana.
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Recommended Flies
Tungsten Tailwater Sowbug
Olive Micro May
Rainbow Warrior Jig
Tungsten Soft Hacke Pheasant Tail
Missouri River Fishing Trips
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.
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- Float Trips With Wading Opportunities
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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.
