The Missouri River near Craig, Montana isn’t just a blue-ribbon fishery—it’s a photographer’s dream and an angler’s paradise rolled into one. These photos capture what makes this legendary tailwater so special: rising trout sipping PMDs on glassy morning water, massive browns pulled from the Land of Giants, and those perfect moments when everything comes together on the river. From prolific hatches that blanket the water to jet boat trips chasing trophy fish, every day on the Missouri brings something worth remembering. Scroll through these images and see why anglers from around the world make the pilgrimage to fish these waters year after year.
