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Missouri River Fishing Reports

Your Local Source For Fishing Reports

Big Sky Country is our backyard. We've put our passion for Montana fly fishing trips to work and have hand-picked a selection of fly-fishing lodges, overnight float trips, and day trips. If you're thinking of a Montana fly fishing vacation, looking for a multi-day wilderness fishing experience, or just visiting Bozeman or Missoula or another Montana town and want to add on a fishing trip, let Yellow Dog's Montana roots work for you.

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Missouri River Fishing Reports
Updated Apr 29, 25

Flow Data: Missouri River below Holter Dam near Wolf Creek, MT

Keep an eye out for, and avoid rainbow trout redds as fish ensure the existence of the next generation. DO NOT fish to trout on Redds.

Fishing on the Missouri has been OK. Consistent cloudy conditions would really do some good for both dry fly action and nymphing. BWO's are hatching in good numbers and if clouds are present, fish have been eating them on top. Midges are hatching but the fish are far more interested in the baetis. Nymphing has been the most productive fishing method. A Tailwater Sowbug paired with a BWO nymph is a tough nymph rig to beat. A scud will work too. Midges will also work. Worms will work until after runoff. Streamer fishing have been OK. Doesn't hurt to try a streamer. The streamer action has been improving slightly. It is certainly better when it is cloudy. Buggers, Sparkle Minnows, Kreelex, or Skiddish Smolts are all excellent choices.

To purchase an assortment of up-to-date, hand-selected flies for the Missouri River:

  • Select the Montana Fly Assortment below
  • Select the number of desired flies
  • Enter where and when you plan on fishing
  • Opt for In-store pickup at checkout

Montana fishing licenses are available for purchase online at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and at Yellow Dog Flyfishing - Fly Shop (some exceptions may apply). If you are planning to fish in the headwaters of the Gallatin River area above Taylor's Fork (approx. 1 mile upstream); be aware that most of this is in Yellowstone National Park which requires a separate fishing license and is seasonally open to fishing according to YNP regulations.

Call below to arrange a Missouri River shuttle:

  • The Trout Shop: 800-337-8528
  • Crosscurrents: 406-235-3433
  • Headhunters: 406-235-3477
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