Missouri River Fishing Report
Date: 01/19/2025
Posted by: Toby Swank
Still very cold around Craig Montana this week but we have some “warmer” days in the middle of the week. If you're willing to battle the chilly conditions the Missouri River is still a great winter option. Not much for dry fly activity with the cold temps but nymphing is still hot.
Anglers have been doing well with a Scud or Sowbug followed by a small Midge nymph. Worms will also work throughout the winter. Focus your nymphing on the slow inside bends and buckets. This time of year can also be good for swinging some small leeches and soft hackles.
Once things warm back up again keep an eye out for fish rising to Midges on a warm afternoon.
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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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.
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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.