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Home » Planning

Planning

Best times to Fish the MIssouri River

Planning a Missouri River Fly Fishing Trip

Orvis Endorsed Missouri River outfitter - Jeff Lattig by Jeff Lattig

Missouri River trip planning starts with one question most anglers ask us: when should I come? The honest answer is whenever you can get here — but there’s a lot more to it than that. Flows, hatches, access, what section to fish, how far out to book. I’ve put together this guide to answer the …

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Best Time to Fly Fish the Missouri

Orvis Endorsed Missouri River outfitter - Jeff Lattig by Jeff Lattig

The Missouri River near Craig, Montana is one of the finest tailwater trout fisheries in the American West — and the good news is that it fishes well 365 days a year. But if you’re planning a trip, timing matters. The best times to fly fish the Missouri River depend on what kind of experience …

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What to Pack for a Guided Fishing Trip in Montana

Orvis Endorsed Missouri River outfitter - Jeff Lattig by Jeff Lattig

Planning a guided fly fishing trip to Montana is exciting, the thought of fishing to big trout on legendary rivers like the Mighty Missouri, Land of the Giants, or Yellowstone is enough to keep any angler up at night. But one question always comes up before the big trip: What should I pack? As Montana …

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