Craig, Montana is booming and bustling with trout bums grinning from ear to ear. The sun is shining high in the sky for longer than it has in the past two weeks, and bugs are just starting to come off like we’re used to out here. We’ve got a few thunderstorms forecasted for the next.. read more →

  Please refer to 8.23.13 Fishing report, not much has changed.  Well not really but here it is anyway. Trico’s in the morning up by the dam, fish your nymphs before and after the spinner fall.   Try your luck at being the first boat up at the dam as we head into this work.. read more →

Flows this morning are at 3,420 cfs. Water temps at 64. The air temperature should hit 94 today with an overnight low of 60.  Fishing down river of Craig can become a salad making process.  Fishing from Craig to the Dam can be a salad making process…… read more →

Is the wade fishing too populated on the Missouri River right now?  There are times where the above pictured location is a bit busy.  Lots of fisherman and fisherwomen ask this question in July.    There is still room and fish for everyone, I would say no the crowds are manageable.  Get out early, find your spot,.. read more →

Flows this morning dropped down to 2670 at Holter Dam. Temps are at 63. The weather has cooled off a bit and should hold for the next few days. We are expecting a front to move through tomorrow and bring a little moisture to the area. Not enough to make any difference in the water levels,.. read more →

Independence Day is off to a great start in the great town of Craig. The fishing has been great on the river the past few days. Today looks to be our last day of above 90 degree heat, with the temps cooling off into the low 80’s through the weekend. The big surprise this morning.. read more →

It is a hot one today folks here on the Missouri River but the evening is yet to come.  The majority of the fishermen will be telling lies at Joe’s Bar by 6pm.  If you plan your day right and are prepared to stay till dark you can have some excellent dry fly fishing.  Pick your.. read more →

The Missouri River is fishing swell these days.  PMDs, PMDs, PMDs and oh Caddis.  We might of even seen a few of those pesky flies called Tricos down river a ways?  Seems a bit early but hey the water temps are getting up there and the water is staying low so not a huge surprise. If.. read more →

These Pupa look like some great flies to swing for Caddis on The MO! read more →

Tim Riley with a Missouri River Rainbow. Yellow Sallies all over the place down river. Free sunshine vitamin D in Craig today. We have less wind forecasted  for the next couple of days.  Get over to the Missouri River and fish it hard. read more →