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Missouri River Fly Fishing Trips
Experience World-Class Tailwater Fishing
Missouri River Fly Fishing: Big Trout, Stable Flows, and Unmatched Action
Missouri River fly fishing trips compliment Missoula's wonderful rivers. Every May in Missoula, we experience runoff from snowmelt, which pushes us over the pass to the Missouri River where flows are stable. We are fortunate to spend all of May and the first two weeks of June on arguably the best tailwater fishery in the nation.
After the Missouri River flows through Holter Dam it touts an impressive 6000 trout per mile. From Holter Dam to Cascade we enjoy 30 miles where the average size fish measures 16-17” with fish caught up to 23”. For beginners, the challenging part of fishing this river isn’t the technique but rather learning how to fight big fish.
We employ an array of tactics to fish this river. Whether you’re after numbers or a big brown trout we have you covered. And a chance at a big brown exists everyday. Although it doesn’t boast the solitude that a freestone river can provide, it compensates with acrobatic rainbows and browns that challenge your endurance.
Missouri River Spring Fly Fishing (May to Mid-June):
After the Missouri River flows through Holter Dam, it boasts an impressive 6,000 trout per mile. From Holter Dam to Cascade, we enjoy 30 miles where the average fish measures 16-17 inches, with fish caught up to 23 inches. We employ an array of tactics on this river, catering to those seeking numbers of fish or the chance to hook into a big brown.
Missouri River Fly Fishing Seasons and Hatches
Why Fish the Missouri River with Us?
Although it doesn’t boast the solitude that a freestone river can provide, it compensates with acrobatic rainbows and browns that challenge your endurance.. Our guides are experts in reading this tailwater fishery's unique conditions and will tailor your trip to maximize success. Be warned—this river can absolutely ruin you.
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