How to go fish the Missouri River

The months we list for the Missouri River are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. You are inside that window now, so this brief is written for August.

August

Reading the gauge…

Flies to tie — August

We hold no hatch chart for August on this river, so there is no fly list to publish here. Browse the fly library.

Access

Holter Dam
46.983, -112.033parking
Craig FAS (Craig Bridge)
47.073, -111.963parking
Mountain Palace FAS
47.163, -111.823parking

Regs — check current rules before you go

Check Montana FWP for current regulations. Specific regulations apply to the tailwater section below Holter Dam. Some sections are catch-and-release only. Barbless hooks recommended.

Pack list

A current state fishing licence
Waders and boots you have already leak-tested
Net, nippers, forceps
Floatant and desiccant
Tippet in the sizes the chart asks for
Water, sun cover, polarised glasses

Generic gear. Anything specific to this water is above.

Full hatch chart, access map and live gauge on the Missouri River page →