Flows out of Holter Dam are low at 2,800 cfs, and water temps have dipped into the low 50s. We marked 52 degrees at the Wolf Creek Bridge yesterday morning. You can check current numbers any time on the USGS gauge below Holter Dam. Missouri River Conditions: What’s Happening Right Now It’s very quiet out …
Fall is here, and this is our Missouri River fishing report for October. Flows out of Holter Dam are at 3,200 CFS with water temps at 60°F, and the Land of Giants is running 3,100 CFS out of Hauser Dam at 58°F. Pseudos are hatching, Baetis aren’t far behind, and the fish are starting to …
We’re seeing flows on the Missouri holding at 3,500 – 3800 cfs per the USGS gage with water temps sitting in the 63–65°F range. Boat traffic has thinned out. Fall is settling in early this year, and it’s showing up in how the river’s fishing. Missouri River Fly Fishing Conditions Weeds, which had been a …
This Missouri River fly fishing report covers current conditions near Craig, Montana: flows sitting at 3,500–3,600 CFS, with water temps running mid to high 60s. That’s warm enough that afternoons in some reaches are getting too hot to be targeting trout responsibly, plan your day around the cooler hours. Weeds are in play but not …
Flows out of Holter Dam are sitting at 3,320 CFS, water temps at 59 degrees. The Missouri is fishing well from holter dam to pelican point, and the trico game is the big show. We had some good moisture early in the week that bumped the river up a touch. We’re back to stable flows …
The Missouri River fly fishing report for June 2026. PMDs are in full swing, flows are lower than we’d like, and the dry fly is running the show. River at 3,100 CFS, water temps out of Holter Dam in the high 50s, and fish are looking up. Good soaking rain came through last week and …
The Land of Giants is fishing as well as it has all season. Flows out of Hauser Dam at 3,330 CFS, water temps in the low 50s, and the rainbow and sucker spawn is finished. The fish are done with that business and back on the feed. Current Conditions Flows out of Hauser Dam: 3,330 …
The Missouri River fly fishing report for May 2026 opens strong. River at 3,320 CFS, water temps at 52°F, and fish looking up. Conditions are excellent. At 3,320 CFS the river is sitting lower than we’d like for this time of year, and we still have time for more precipitation. Anything can happen, remember June …
The Land of Giants is fishing exceptionally well this late April. Currents flows are 3,350 CFS, water temps at 45°F, and lake-run fish are still holding in the deeper slots throughout the canyon. Current Conditions Flows out of Hauser Dam: 3,350 CFS | Water Temp: 47°F | Conditions: Good What’s Hatching below Hauser Dam BWOs …
Missouri River Fishing Report – April 2026 Updated April 13, 2026 The Missouri River fishing report for April 2026 is a good one. Flows are holding steady at 3,100 CFS, water temps are pushing into the low-to-mid 40s, and the crowds haven’t arrived yet. If you’ve been thinking about booking one of our Missouri River …
Published: February 15, 2026Location: Missouri River below Holter Dam & Land of Giants (Gates of the Mountains)Water Temp: Mid-30s°F | Flows: 3,200-3,400 CFS | Conditions: Fishable, mild temps Current Conditions: Winter Fishing Window Open February has delivered surprisingly mild conditions on the Missouri River, creating excellent winter fishing opportunities both below Holter Dam and on …
Spring fishing on the Missouri River is some of the best angling of the year and one of the most underbooked windows we see. Most visiting anglers target June through August, which is great fishing. But March through May on the Missouri has its own character, and if you know what to expect, it can …
Most anglers who fish the Missouri in summer have no idea what they’re missing in January. The crowds are completely gone — some days you won’t see another boat on the water. The trout are still there, still feeding, and on a mild winter day with a midge hatch starting to pop, you can have …
When fall sweeps across Montana, the Missouri River undergoes a stunning transformation. The banks glisten with the amber and gold of turning leaves, temperatures drop, and trout get into hyperphagia, a period of heavy feeding. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or just taking advantage of the last few outings of the season, fall on the …
Report Date: Aug , 5, 2025 CURRENT CONDITIONS River Flows: 3,500 CFSWater Temperature: Mid 60’s°FOverall Conditions: Good/Fair The Missouri is fishing exceptionally well right now with stable flows and comfortable water temps. Things are warming up after lunch and the bite slows. Dry fly fishing has been excellent during morning and evening hours. The river’s …
CURRENT CONDITIONS River Flows: 3800 CFSWater Temperature: 60’s°FOverall Conditions: Excellent/Good July has arrived in full force, and the river is fishing well. We’re solidly into our summer patterns now, and there’s something for just about every angler—from early risers chasing heads on the Trico spinner fall to afternoon prospectors rolling dries blind through the flats. …
Fly fishing the Missouri River in June is about as good as it gets in Montana. The snowmelt has cleared the reservoirs, the dam releases are stabilizing, water temperatures are climbing into the sweet spot, and the hatches. The hatches that make this river famous are in full swing. For anglers planning a trip to …
Report Date: June 5, 2025 CURRENT CONDITIONS River Flows: 5500 CFS Water Temperature: 55°F Overall Conditions: Excellent/Good June is a fine time to be on the Missouri River. The water’s alive, the bugs are hatching, and the trout are looking up. If you’ve been waiting for the Missouri to show off, June is the month, …
Report Date: May 3, 2025 CURRENT CONDITIONS River Flows: 4250 CFS Water Temperature: 49°F Overall Conditions: Excellent Spring on the Missouri River has delivered a true spring spectacle. Lot’s of extra moisture has really helped things green up and will help to fill our reservoirs. May Bug Life on the Missouri River The dry fly …
