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Current fly fishing reports and conditions for Missouri River Below Holter Dam in MT! Get the latest up to date fly fishing report for Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, and Whitefish fishing in Missouri River with the top producing flies and recommended equipment to get you into fish.
Trout on the Missouri River will eat hopper patterns well into September, but most anglers find better success with tandem nymph rigs using Blue Winged Olive and October caddis patterns. Things for streamer anglers will definitely improve in the next month.
For the first 18 miles, the grade is fairly flat, not the typical tail-water fishery we most commonly think of when picturing the Missouri River. This upper stretch of the river is home to some very large Trout, Carp, and in some spots even Northern Pike.
Fly Fishing Report for the Missouri River, Dearborn River and Blackfoot River Montana.
Foxee Minnow Tying Kit JAV Pretty crucial for Missouri River fall streamer fishing. This perennial locals favorite works! The weather this week has us thinking more and more about chucking the big fly for big fall brown trout.
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.
Larger fish are present in the river for sure and a dedicated streamer angler can occasionally find a fish in the 25-30 inch range. Carp fishing has gained in popularity in the last few years, and the upper Missouri River offers some of the best fly fishing for carp around.
The Missouri River is a true classic and one of Montana's best fly fishing rivers. It begins at Three Forks, about 30 minutes from Bozeman where Montana Angler is based. The Missouri river produces great hatches, premier dry fly fishing, large trout and even world class carp fishing!
Fish two flies, 13 foot leader. 4x to the top fly and then 18 inches of 5x tippet to the bottom fly. If spinners are on the water, Hi-Vis Rusty or a Hi-Vis Blue Wing will be good. Emergers go with Film Critic or Blue Wing sprout. In the canyon, fish are dialed in a little bit more on March Browns.
This Missouri River fishing report is valid from September 18 until early October. The Upper Missouri is kind of in the doldrums between carp season and the heavy brown trout runs. The latter slant very late here: the last ten days of October and November are best no matter how cold it gets.