Missouri River Fishing Report
This Missouri River fishing report is valid from July 3 until October. Really. We just don’t get up there during the summer, and neither should you if you live or are visiting our neck of the woods..
The Upper Missouri is in a slight lull right now. It’s too cold for the carp, but the browns haven’t run in earnest yet.
Land of Giants (Hauser Tailwater): Excellent bet now. If you find spawning kokanee, fish egg patterns behind them. Otherwise, fish skinny, flashy nymphs most of the day or strip/swing streamers. The fishing will improve steadily through the month.
The Holter Tailwater: BWO are maybe starting, but nymphs will still be the best bet. The water is exceptionally low. This water is a really long way from here.
Missouri River Fishing Report – Relevant Links
- Hauser Dam Streamflow Data: Note that wade-fishing becomes difficult when flows are over 5000cfs and is basically impossible in most places above 8000cfs. High flows are most common in late May and early June.
- Holter Dam Streamflow Data
- “Land of Giants” Area Weather
- Craig (Holter Dam Area) Weather
Note: We update our general fishing report far more often than our fishery-specific reports like this one, especially between November and April.
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